Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Region: Marrakech
Cultural heritage
Center of Marrakech medina where street performances and food stalls continue all night
Tourism in Morocco
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Fes el Bali (Fez Medina)
Region: Fez
Cultural heritage
World's largest labyrinth-like medina and traditional tannery workshops
Hassan II Mosque
Region: Casablanca
Religious architecture
Africa's largest mosque jutting into Atlantic Ocean
Chefchaouen (Chaouen)
Region: Rif Mountains
Historic townscape
Beautiful blue-painted mountain town
Aït Benhaddou
Region: Near Ouarzazate
Cultural heritage
World Heritage oasis settlement with earthen kasbahs
Merzouga Erg Chebbi Dunes
Region: Southeastern Sahara
Nature
Spectacular great dune area for sunrise and starry skies
Toubkal National Park
Region: High Atlas Mountains
Nature
Climbing to North Africa's highest peak and Berber village experience
Volubilis Ruins
Region: Meknès Province
Ancient ruins
Archaeological heritage preserving Roman Empire mosaics and triumphal arch
Essaouira Medina
Region: Atlantic coast
Cultural heritage
Port town popular for Portuguese architecture and seafood
Todra Gorge
Region: Near Tinerhir
Nature
Outdoor spot with 300m high cliff faces
Majorelle Garden
Region: Marrakech
Modern garden
Cobalt blue garden loved by Yves Saint Laurent
Oudayas Kasbah
Region: Rabat
Historic district
Fortress settlement with Andalusian style and ocean views
Suggested itineraries
Royal Cities and World Heritage Medina Circuit
Duration (days): 8
Highlights: Rabat, Fez, Meknès, Volubilis, Casablanca
Efficiently touring historic cities and Roman ruins using railways and private vehicles
Sahara Desert and Atlas Mountains Experience
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Marrakech, Todra Gorge, Merzouga, Aït Benhaddou
Adventure route crossing mountains by 4WD to visit desert tent camps and kasbah clusters
Sea Breeze and Art Atlantic Course
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Casablanca, Essaouira, Safi, El Jadida
Short trip running north-south along coastline enjoying ceramics and seafood
Travel tips
- Enjoy bazaar price negotiations with relaxed mindset
- Always drink distilled or bottled water, avoid tap water
- Bustling night medina but beware pickpockets
- Female travelers safer covering exposure with scarves and long sleeves
- Confirm fare negotiation or meter use before taxi rides
- ONCF railway convenient with online reservations and English display
- Allow schedule flexibility as daytime dining options decrease during Ramadan
- Credit cards only in urban areas, prepare cash for countryside
- Free Wi-Fi often provided at hotels and cafés
- Drone photography requires prior permission
- Modest public displays of affection
- Mosque interiors generally Muslim-only, confirm tourist entry availability
- CTM bus company safe and comfortable for travel
- Mountain areas cold at night even in summer, carry warm clothing
- Choose argan oil labeled "100% pure argan"