Top Places to Visit in Morocco
Morocco Overview :
Morocco is a land rich in natural beauty. And unforgettable places that are both fascinating to visit and intriguing to explore. For those who want to immerse themselves in Moroccan culture and history, there are hundreds of mosques. Palaces, and historical sites to visit.
Some of the favorites on our list include the ancient city of Asilah. The Grottoes of Hercules, and the El Bahia Palace. Equally memorable is the Moroccan landscape and its framed by several impressive destinations such as the Sahara Desert and stunning mountain ranges such as the High Atlas. The Chefchaouen Mountains, and the Oregano Mountains, which offer outdoor activities such as snow skiing, hiking, climbing, and adventure travel.
For travelers wanting the relaxation of seaside towns and beaches, the Moroccan coast is home to spectacular fishing villages such as Dakhla and swimming beaches such as Plage Quemada and Lalla Fatma.
Marrakech :
Marrakech is truly the city of entertainment in Morocco. In the center of Marrakech is a square, Djemaa el Fna, which is the operating point for entertainers such as acrobats, drummers, dancers, pipe musicians, comedians, and storytellers. There’s plenty of choice for meals, including the Djemaa el Fna food stalls, many inexpensive cafe-restaurants, and a number of up-market palace-restaurants that offer Morocco’s traditional cuisine at its very best. Marrakech is the gate of Day trips from Marrakech.
Sahara Desert Morocco:
The Sahara is the world’s largest desert. Only a small part of the Sahara is fertile and it is here that corn, dates, and other fruits grow. These parts are fed by underground rivers and oases. The Sahara can be an inspirational experience at night, with the air being crisp, clean, and clear and the stars being so close you can almost touch them. Popular activities in the Sahara include sunrise and sunset camel rides over the dunes, sleeping out under the desert skies, ATV/4X4 trips, visiting traditional Berber villages, dune-boarding.
Fes:
Called Fes Or Fez, One of the largest cities in Morocco, its medina is the world’s largest car-free urban space, & Also known as One of the fascinating imperial cities in Morocco.
Fez is an extraordinary city that travelers should visit at least once a time in their Lifetime to explore its attractive sights and sounds.
Fez known as The Spiritual Capital of Morocco hides the major Cultural & intellectual center inside.
Ait BEN HADDOU :
Ait Benhaddou is 19 miles northwest of Ouarzazate on the west bank of the Wadi Mellah and the Ouarzazate river. It is a ‘fortified city’, or ksar, and its location is on the former salt, gold and ivory carrying caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. The city became a UNESCO Heritage site in 1987 and is viewed as a ‘striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Ourzazate city :
Ouarzazate has stood at the edge of the Sahara desert for hundreds of years. A city of palm trees, sandy streets, and blocky, fort-like buildings, this is Morocco seen in a hundred movies. The name Ouarzazate comes from the Amazigh for ‘quiet place. And compared to many of its fellow Moroccan towns and cities, there is a certain calm to be found here. Inside its walls, you’ll find new hotels and complexes. Plus film studios that have made the most of their photogenic location. Outside the city is the reason most people come to Ouarzazate: the stunning Sahara. Take a trek out to the nearby villages and kasbahs, see the breathtaking Todra Gorge, and marvel at one of the world’s great natural wonders.
Dades gorges & Todra gorges/Roses valley:
The Dades Gorge in the valley of the roses and the Todra Gorge provide some of the most spectacular scenery of the south of Morocco. These are fertile valleys where roses bloom in profusion in the Skoura and El Kelaa des Mgouna oases and where a large part of Morocco’s rose and rose water production occurs. The Dades Gorge runs from Ouarzazate and stretched 100 miles to the east to Tineghir oasis and the Todgha Gorge. It is a scenically beautiful section of the Dades River valley separating the Atlas Mountains from the Anti Atlas.
The Gorge is best known for mesmerizing scenery and the Kasbahs set precariously amongst it overlooking the river below. Gravity-defying rock stacks in all shades of red look as though they’ll crumble in front of your eyes and are deeply cut by gullies created by the persistent action of the river and weather. Todgha Gorge is a canyon in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tineghir. Both the Todgha and neighbouring Dades Rivers have carved out cliff-sided canyons on their final 40 kilometres through the mountains. The last 600 metres of the Todgha gorge are the most spectacular.
Rabat:
Rabat is home to the Moroccan government as well as a hub of traditional cuisine and architecture and much more. Well worth a visit! The Ville Nouvelle has beautiful modern French-built hotels. For a capital city, Rabat is very quiet and offers a number of excellent restaurants, clubs and pubs.
Rabat is the second biggest city after Casablanca. It is famous for its many historical monuments, luxurious carpets and rich embroidered goods. A good thing about Rabat is that you can easily explore the city on your own without the help of a guide. This gives you time to chat with locals in the cafés who do not depend on the money of the tourists.
Tangier-Tetouan :
The cities of Tangier and Tetouan welcome travelers to the far north of Morocco. On these shores where the waters of the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet, you will find authentic cities shaped by varied influences.
Walkthrough Tangier, the White City. Amble along streets lined with whitewashed houses and, like Matisse and Delacroix before you, allow yourself to be transported by the dreamy ambiance of the city. Get lost in the alleys of the Grand Socco or stand at the foot of the kasbah’s high walls to admire the fort that dominates the medina. A few steps away lies the Sultan’s Palace, which today is dedicated to Moroccan arts. Tangier is also tinged with Spanish influences, including an arena at the Plaza de Torros, and the famed Cervantes Theater built-in 1913. Best places to visit in Morocco.
Casablanca :
Also known as Casa or Dar el Baida, Casablanca is essentially the capital of Morocco. Any European citizen or traveler will feel immediately at home here and will have an almost instinctive understanding of life here. There are plenty of hotels in and around Casablanca. Regardless of the size of your budget, you can find a superb place to enjoy a meal in this vibrant city. Entertain your wildest holiday fantasies in Casablanca!
Chefchaouen:
Chefchaouen is a gorgeous city in northeastern Morocco. It is the main city of the province with the same name. Essaouira was founded by the Moorish exiles from Spain in 1492 and lies near the Rif Mountains. It is a relaxed city with affordable accommodation.
The finest part would be the look of the city with most of the buildings painted brilliant sky blue. The clear mountain light that falls on the city gives it a magical touch. The humble town and the picturesque medina with a splendid backdrop of the Rif Mountains make it truly stunning.
Though it known as the largest producer of marijuana and few tourists do come for the reason, it is not the main reason to visit the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen.
Essaouira :
Essaouira is windy city in Morocco. A combination of spectacular beaches, the great sea. And almost constant tropical trade winds. has changed this city from a hardworking port. Into one of the world’s greatest sites for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and other exhilarating watersports. The city has a dual heritage and this can be seen in the mighty walls that surround this old Moroccan trade center.
Once a Portuguese fortress, rusting cannons between the ramparts still point out to sea. And there is a certain European feel to the construction of the city once known as Mogador. However, the narrow winding streets are filled with the sound of Gnaoua singing. Women in white haiks weave their way through the alleys of the old medina. And palm trees cast their shadows across the walls of white-washed houses. At its heart Essaouira is, and always has been, a Moroccan city. best places to visit in Morocco.
Meknes :
The Historic City of Meknes was the capital city for the Alaouite dynasty (17th century). Its Sultan Moulay Ismaïl redesigned the city in Hispano-Moorish style.
Meknes is enclosed by 25 km long walls and monumental gates like the Bab Mansour. Over 80 monuments are enlisted, including mosques, medresas, hammams and fondouks. Best places to visit in Morocco.
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