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Cities & Tours
Some of the cities of Morocco to choose to visit:
Northern Morocco:
Tangier
A Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts
Asilah
A town on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, south of Tangier. Its old town, or medina, is enclosed by well-preserved 15th-century ramparts and gates, built by colonial Portuguese. The medina is an art hub, known for known for its murals and Moussem Culturel Int. d’Asilah, an annual festival.
Rabat
Morocco's capital, rests along the shores of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. It's known for landmarks that speak to its Islamic and French-colonial heritage, including the Kasbah of the Udayas. This Berber-era royal fort is surrounded by formal French-designed gardens and overlooks the ocean. The city's iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret, soars above the ruins of a mosque.
Chefchaouen
A city in the Rif Mountains is known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. Leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled lanes. In the shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, and Chefchouen Ethnographic Museum.
Fez
A northeastern Moroccan city often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. It’s primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina, with medieval Marinid architecture, vibrant souks and old-world atmosphere. The medina is home to religious schools such as the 14th-century Bou Inania and Al Attarine, both decorated with elaborate cedar carvings and ornate tile work.
Volubulis
A partly-excavated Berber-Roman city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes that may have been the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania, at least from the time of King Juba II. Before Volubilis, the capital of the kingdom may have been at Gilda.
Coastal Morocco:
Essaouira
Essaouira is a Moroccan port city on Atlantic coast, featuring an 18th-century medina protected by ramparts designed by European engineers. The walls are lined with old brass cannons and offer ocean views. The strong "Alizée" winds make its crescent beach a hotspot for surfing and kitesurfing.
Taghazout
A fishing village on Morocco's Atlantic coast, north of the city of Agadir. It’s known for its surf beaches. Killer Point is a powerful point break
Mid to southern Morocco:
Marrakech
A former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire, with mazelike alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) sell traditional textiles, pottery and jewelry. A symbol of the city, and visible for miles, is the Moorish minaret of 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque.
Ait Ben Haddou
A historic ighrem or ksar along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh in Morocco. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
Skoura
A town in Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco. It consists of a modern town as well as a historical oasis and palmeraie with traditional rammed-earth architecture.
Merzouga
A small Moroccan town in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. It’s known as a gateway to Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of town. Watch the sunset or sunrise from the top of a dune – from a caravan ride on the back of a camel.
Activities of Interest
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Cooking classes
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Pottery classes or just visiting a potter center
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Visit a leather factory
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Visit the medina of the cities you want to visit
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Jardin Majorelle gardens in Marrakech
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Experience Hammam (a type of steam bath)
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Have a local beautify you with henna
Plan your trip
Customize and plan your trip with a local travel specialist. Discover ancient cities like Rabat, Meknes, and Fez, each with a unique story. Experience extraordinary art, Roman ruins, and Islamic monuments. Ride camels through the Sahara Desert and visit the beautiful Skoura kasbah.
