MOROCCO: Where To Go In Morocco

1. Marrakesh

Morocco’s most famous city, with no shortage of things to see, do, eat, and buy. While Marrakesh is a bustling and crowded city that can be a little overwhelming at times, no trip to Morocco would be complete without a stop here. There are two palaces to visit, several museums, and one of the oldest and most famous night markets in the world. Read more about Marrakesh and what there is to do there HERE and HERE.

01a | Koutoubia Minaret (click for more info)

01b | Flowers in a doorway in El Badi Palace

01c | Sellers in Jemaa el Fna

2. Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is a tiny little village off the beaten path up in the Rif Mountains that many tourists never even get to. But it’s one of the most charming and beautiful places in the country. The walls of the town are painted blue, making it one of the most photogenic places in Morocco. And unlike many other cities in Morocco, Chefchaouen is very laid back and you’ll never have to worry about being hassled by pushy sellers. There isn’t too much to see here, but it’s a great place to wander and relax for a few days. See more HERE.

02a | View over Chefchaouen from the kasbah

02b | Streets in Chefchaouen

02c | Fountain in the medina

3. The Sahara + Merzouga

Getting to the Saharan desert does require a long drive, but it’s well worth it when you get there and see the incredible orange sand dunes. There are quite a few resort type hotels in the town of Merzouga, and you can also book a trip to ride camels into the desert and camp out for the night in a tent. If the sky is clear, you’ll be able to view the stars with no light pollution nearby, and the sunrise and sunsets over the dunes are breathtaking. See more of the Sahara HERE.

03 | Camels in the Sahara

4. Rabat

The capital of Morocco, Rabat isn’t on many people’s itineraries, but it’s a great stop for a few days for several different reasons. For starters, there are great ruins, an impressive mausoleum, and a great public garden. Additionally, it’s not as sprawling as cities like Marrakesh or Fes, so it’s easier to navigate. Rabat is also a very modern city compared to many other places in Morocco, so the culture shock isn’t quite as severe. See more HERE.

04a | Ruins of the Chellah Necropolis

04b | Andalusian Gardens

04c | Hassan Tower

5. Meknes

One of the most compact cities in Morocco, Meknes is between Rabat and Fes, and is a good place to stop over for a day or two if you’re going between the two cities. See more HERE.

05 | Bab Mansour Gate

6.Fes

One of Morocco’s largest cities, Fes can be frustrating to navigate and many people find the sellers to be unpleasantly aggressive. However, it also has some of the most interesting sites in the country, including several medersas, an impressive garden, and shopping with deals that can often be better than the ones you’ll find in Marrakesh. See more HERE and HERE.

06a | Bab Boujloud (The Blue Gate)

06b | Babouches for sale in the souks

06c | Jardin Jnane S’Bile in Fes

7. Essaouira

Once a hangout for Jimi Hendrix, and members of Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, the coastal town of Essaouira retains it’s hippy vibe with local shops and several art galleries. One of the highlights is an open air fish market where you can pick out the seafood you’d like and have it cooked fresh for you. See more HERE.

07 | Boats at the Skala Du Port

8. Casablanca

There isn’t too much to do in Casablanca of interest, but it’s worth a stop if you’re interested in seeing a mosque, as the Hassan II Mosque here is the only mosque in Morocco that non-Muslims can enter. See more HERE

08 | Hassan II Mosque (see more photos here)