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100+ Places to Visit in Morocco

These are the places worth your time in Morocco, from the souks and gardens of Marrakech and the medieval lanes of Fes to the blue town of Chefchaouen, the dunes of Merzouga and the Atlantic breezes of Essaouira. Classics sit beside quiet corners many travellers miss, so every kind of visitor finds something to love.

Places to Visit in Marrakech

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Things to Do

  • Jemaa el Fna (Medina)
    The great square becomes an open air food hall and stage every evening.
  • Hammam Mouassine (Mouassine)
    A traditional neighbourhood hammam for a proper scrub and steam.
  • Agafay Desert (South of Marrakech)
    A stony desert with sunset dinners and camel rides an hour from the city.
  • Koutoubia Mosque gardens (Medina)
    Stroll beneath the city's most famous minaret in the evening light.

Nature and Outdoors

  • Jardin Majorelle (Gueliz)
    Cobalt walls, cactus and bamboo in the garden once owned by Yves Saint Laurent.
  • Le Jardin Secret (Mouassine)
    A calm Islamic garden and tower view right in the middle of the souks.
  • Imlil and Toubkal National Park (High Atlas)
    Mountain village base for walks among Berber villages and towards Toubkal.
  • Ourika Valley (High Atlas)
    River restaurants and waterfalls an easy day out from the city.
  • Ouzoud Waterfalls (Azilal)
    Morocco's tallest falls, with olive groves and Barbary macaques.
  • Menara Gardens (Hivernage)
    Olive groves and a pavilion reflected in a pool with Atlas views.

Arts and Culture

  • Musée Yves Saint Laurent (Gueliz)
    A striking museum of the designer's work right beside the Majorelle garden.
  • Bahia Palace (Riad Zitoun el Jdid)
    Painted cedar ceilings and tiled courtyards in a nineteenth century palace.
  • Saadian Tombs (Kasbah)
    Richly carved burial halls of the Saadian sultans, hidden for centuries.
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa (Medina)
    The finest carved stucco and cedar of any old Quranic school in the city.
  • Maison de la Photographie (Medina)
    Early photographs of Morocco in a restored house with a rooftop café.
  • Musée Tiskiwin (Riad Zitoun el Jdid)
    A small museum of Saharan and Berber crafts in a quiet old house.
  • Le Musée de Marrakech (Medina)
    Exhibitions set in a nineteenth century palace with a vast courtyard.

Shopping and Markets

  • Souk Semmarine (Medina)
    The main covered souk lane, leading into the spice, leather and metal souks.
  • Rahba Kedima Spice Square (Medina)
    Spices, woven baskets and apothecary stalls around a lively little square.
  • Ensemble Artisanal (Avenue Mohammed V)
    Fixed price crafts where you can watch artisans at work without haggling.
  • Mellah Market (Mellah)
    A local covered market of spices, sweets and fabrics in the old Jewish quarter.

Restaurants

  • Le Jardin (Medina)
    A leafy courtyard restaurant in a restored riad, ideal for a relaxed dinner.
  • Nomad (Rahba Kedima)
    Modern Moroccan cooking on a rooftop over the spice square.
  • Chez Lamine Hadj Mustapha (Souk Ablueh)
    The place for mechoui, slow roasted lamb, eaten with bread and cumin.
  • Al Fassia (Gueliz)
    A long running restaurant run by women, known for classic Moroccan dishes.

Cafés

  • Café des Épices (Rahba Kedima)
    Mint tea on a terrace overlooking the spice square.
  • Bacha Coffee (Dar El Bacha)
    An opulent coffee house inside a palace that also houses a museum.

Bars and Nightlife

  • Kabana (Near Koutoubia)
    Rooftop cocktails with a view of the Koutoubia minaret at sunset.
  • Comptoir Darna (Hivernage)
    Dinner with live music and dancers in a glamorous setting.

Stays

  • La Mamounia (Hivernage)
    The city's legendary grand hotel with famous gardens.
  • Royal Mansour (Medina)
    A palace hotel of private riads near the Koutoubia.

Events

Places to Visit in Fes

Medina of Fes, Marocco
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Things to Do

  • Bab Boujloud (Fes el Bali)
    The blue tiled gate that leads into the old medina.
  • Chouara Tannery (Fes el Bali)
    The famous stone dye vats, seen from the leather shop terraces above.
  • Royal Palace gates (Fes el Jdid)
    Seven grand brass doors framed by mosaic, best in morning light.
  • Merenid Tombs (Above Fes el Bali)
    The best sunset view over the whole medina.
  • Volubilis (Near Moulay Idriss)
    Roman ruins with fine mosaics set among wheat fields and olive groves.
  • Moulay Idriss Zerhoun (Zerhoun)
    A holy hilltop town with sweeping views over Volubilis.
  • Cooking class at Café Clock (Talaa Kebira)
    Shop in the souk then cook a tagine with local cooks.

Arts and Culture

Nature and Outdoors

  • Jnan Sbil Gardens (Fes el Jdid)
    A cool green park with fountains between the old and new medinas.

Shopping and Markets

  • Seffarine Square (Fes el Bali)
    Coppersmiths hammer pots and pans in a little square near the university.
  • Souk el Henna (Fes el Bali)
    A tiny tree shaded square of henna, cosmetics and pottery.

Restaurants

  • Café Clock (Talaa Kebira)
    A friendly rooftop café famous for its camel burger and cultural events.
  • Bissara stalls at Bab Boujloud (Bab Boujloud)
    Warm fava bean soup with olive oil and cumin, a true Fes breakfast.

Bars and Nightlife

Stays

  • Riad Fès (Zerbtana)
    A palatial riad hotel with a pool on the edge of the medina.
  • Palais Faraj (Bab Ziat)
    A hillside hotel with panoramic medina views.
  • Dar Seffarine (Seffarine)
    A restored old house run with care in the heart of the medina.

Events

Places to Visit in Chefchaouen

Morocco - View of Chefchaouen
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Things to Do

  • Plaza Uta el Hammam (Medina)
    The main square, with cafés facing the Kasbah and mosque.
  • Spanish Mosque (Hillside east of town)
    A short climb to the best sunset view over the blue town.

Arts and Culture

  • Kasbah Museum (Plaza Uta el Hammam)
    A red-walled fort with a garden, museum and tower views.

Nature and Outdoors

  • Ras el Maa (Medina)
    The spring and stream at the top of town where locals still wash clothes.
  • Akchour Waterfalls (Talassemtane National Park)
    River trails to waterfalls and the rock arch of God's Bridge.
  • Talassemtane National Park (Rif Mountains)
    Fir forests and limestone peaks for longer guided treks.

Restaurants

  • Casa Hassan (Medina)
    A long standing restaurant with a cosy, candlelit room.

Cafés

Shopping and Markets

Stays

  • Dar Echchaouen (Above the medina)
    A peaceful hotel with views and a pool.
  • Lina Ryad and Spa (Medina)
    A small riad hotel with an indoor pool in the blue lanes.

Places to Visit in Merzouga

Watching the Sahara Sunset - Morocco
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Nature and Outdoors

  • Erg Chebbi dunes (Merzouga)
    Morocco's highest dunes, glowing orange at sunset and sunrise.
  • Todra Gorge (Tinghir)
    Towering canyon walls just wide enough for a river and a road.
  • Dades Valley (Boumalne Dades)
    Kasbahs, rose fields and winding hairpin roads.

Things to Do

  • Camel trek to a desert camp (Erg Chebbi)
    Ride into the dunes for a night of drums and stars.
  • Sandboarding (Erg Chebbi)
    Slide down the big dunes, fun for all ages.
  • Ait Benhaddou (Ouarzazate Province)
    The fortified clay village seen in many films, on the road to the desert.

Arts and Culture

Shopping and Markets

  • Rissani market (Rissani)
    A traditional market town, busiest on market days, with a donkey park.

Events

Places to Visit in Essaouira

Port of Essaouira Morocco by Brahim FARAJI
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Things to Do

  • Skala de la Ville (Medina)
    Sea ramparts lined with old cannons and crashing waves.
  • Fishing harbour (Port)
    Blue boats, boatyards and the daily catch coming in.
  • Kitesurf lessons (Essaouira Beach)
    Steady trade winds make this a classic place to learn.

Restaurants

  • Harbour fish grills (Port)
    Choose your fish and have it grilled right in front of you.
  • Taros (Place Moulay Hassan)
    Rooftop drinks and dinner with sea views.
  • La Table by Madada (Medina)
    Polished modern Moroccan cooking with fresh seafood.

Arts and Culture

  • Bayt Dakira (Mellah)
    A house of memory telling the story of the town's Jewish heritage.

Shopping and Markets

Cafés

Bars and Nightlife

  • Taros rooftop bar (Place Moulay Hassan)
    Sunset drinks and live music above the square.

Nature and Outdoors

  • Essaouira Beach (Town)
    A long sandy bay for walks, football and kitesurfing.
  • Sidi Kaouki (South of Essaouira)
    A quiet surf beach with long empty sands.

Events

Stays

Places to Visit in Rabat

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Arts and Culture

Things to Do

Cafés

  • Café Maure (Kasbah of the Udayas)
    Mint tea and almond pastries overlooking the river mouth.

Shopping and Markets

Nature and Outdoors

Events

  • Mawazine Festival (Various stages)
    One of Africa's biggest music festivals, with free stages.

Stays

Places to Visit in Casablanca

Sunshine on mosque Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco - Flickr - Milamber's portfolio
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Arts and Culture

  • Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca)
    One of the world's largest mosques, open to visitors on guided tours.

Things to Do

Restaurants

  • Central Market (Downtown)
    Fresh oysters and fried fish at simple stalls.

Places to Visit in Tangier

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Arts and Culture

Cafés

  • Café Hafa (Marshan)
    Mint tea on terraces over the Strait of Gibraltar since 1921.

Nature and Outdoors

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