Morocco

An enchanting North African kingdom where ancient medinas, the Atlas Mountains and Sahara dunes weave together an exotic atmosphere.

Morocco lies in the northwest corner of Africa, facing Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar to the north and bordered by the Atlantic to the west. The Atlas Mountains run through the center, and the southeast stretches into the Sahara desert. The maze-like lanes and traditional crafts of the old medinas of Marrakech and Fez invite you to linger. Classic experiences include the blue mountain town of Chefchaouen, the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou, the Dadès and Todra gorges, and an overnight camel ride in the Merzouga dunes, while Casablanca has the Hassan II Mosque. Spring and autumn are the best times to travel, as summers are hot in the interior. International airports at Casablanca, Marrakech and elsewhere, and ferries from Spain, are the main gateways.

Destinations

• Casablanca
• Marrakech City
• Tangier
• Rabat
• Fes
• Chefchaouen
• Ouarzazate
• Merzouga
• Zagora & Draa Valley
• Dadès Valley & Todra Gorge
• Agadir
• Dakhla
• Meknes
• Essaouira

Itineraries

• Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop – Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.
• Andalusia to the Sahara Crossing – Cross the sea from Seville via Tarifa, traveling through the Blue City, Fes, and the desert to Marrakech
• Morocco Rail Journey: North to South – Skip the car rental and private drivers; connect Tangier to Marrakech via high-speed and standard trains
• Marrakech-Sahara Dunes Round Trip – Cross the Atlas Mountains, pass kasbahs and gorges to the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend the night in a tented camp.
• Northern Morocco: Tangier, Blue City & Fes – Enter the Rif Mountains from the strait port city, then head south to Roman ruins and the Imperial City of Fes.
• Marrakech City and Day Trips – Use the medina as your base for day trips to Ait Ben Haddou, Essaouira, the Ourika Valley and Agafay.
• Road Trip: Red City to the Atlantic Coast – Drive west from Marrakech to Essaouira, then head south along the coast to Taghazout and Taroudant
• Draa Valley & Erg Chigaga 4x4 Adventure – Drive south along the Draa Valley to the end of the road, then take a 4x4 into the remote dunes of Erg Chigaga
• Marrakech, the Red City, for First-Timers – Three days covering Jemaa el-Fnaa, the medina souks, the palaces and royal tombs, and the Majorelle Garden.
• Marrakech Medina in Depth and the Atlas – Wander the medina's districts and museums at a leisurely pace, plus a day hiking the High Atlas villages of Imlil.
• Marrakech Gardens and Art – A tour of famous gardens and palace museums, including Majorelle, the Secret Garden, Menara and Anima.
• Andalusia & Strait of Gibraltar Road Trip – Drive from Málaga via Ronda, Gibraltar, and Tarifa to Seville, with a day trip across the strait to Tangier