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 the 3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
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.
