Destinations
Where to go in Morocco
Eleven places worth your time, from the medinas of Marrakech and Fes to the Sahara dunes and the Atlantic coast. Pick by what you love, not by a checklist.
11destinations
4kinds of trip
7–14days for a first visit
First time in Morocco?
The classic route most trips are built on
Fly into Marrakech, cross the Atlas to the desert and finish in Fes. Seven to ten days, no backtracking.
- Marrakech2–3 days
- Sahara3 days via the Atlas
- Fes2 days
All destinations
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City
Marrakech
Souks, riads, palaces and the Jemaa el-Fna square. The easiest place to start.
Allow 2–3 daysFirst-timers, food
Desert
Sahara (Merzouga)
The tall orange dunes of Erg Chebbi, a camel ride and a night in a desert camp.
Allow 3 daysBucket-list nights
Full guide coming soon
City
Fes
The largest car-free medina in the world, tanneries and centuries-old madrasas.
Allow 2 daysHistory, crafts
Full guide coming soon
Mountains
Chefchaouen
A calm blue-washed town in the Rif mountains, made for slow mornings.
Allow 1–2 daysPhotography, rest
Full guide coming soon
Mountains
High Atlas
Amazigh villages, valley walks and the trailhead for Mount Toubkal.
Allow 1–3 daysHiking, fresh air
Full guide coming soon
Coast
Essaouira
A breezy walled port with fresh fish, galleries and a relaxed medina.
Allow 1–2 daysSlow travel, seafood
Full guide coming soon
Desert
Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou
Earthen kasbahs and film-set landscapes on the road to the Sahara.
Allow 1 dayRoad-trip stop
Full guide coming soon
City
Rabat
The calm, green capital with an ocean-side kasbah and easy sightseeing.
Allow 1 dayEasygoing culture
Full guide coming soon
City
Casablanca
A modern city and main flight hub, home to the Hassan II Mosque.
Allow 1 dayArrivals, architecture
Full guide coming soon
Coast
Tangier
The gateway from Spain, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.
Allow 1–2 daysFerry arrivals, cafes
Full guide coming soon
Coast
Agadir and Taghazout
Long beaches, winter sun and some of the best surf in North Africa.
Allow 2–4 daysBeach, surfing
Full guide coming soon
Compare at a glance
How long to give each place, and who it suits best.
| Destination | Type | Allow | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrakech | City | 2–3 days | First-timers, food |
| Sahara (Merzouga) | Desert | 3 days | Bucket-list nights |
| Fes | City | 2 days | History, crafts |
| Chefchaouen | Mountains | 1–2 days | Photography, rest |
| High Atlas | Mountains | 1–3 days | Hiking, fresh air |
| Essaouira | Coast | 1–2 days | Slow travel, seafood |
| Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou | Desert | 1 day | Road-trip stop |
| Rabat | City | 1 day | Easygoing culture |
| Casablanca | City | 1 day | Arrivals, architecture |
| Tangier | Coast | 1–2 days | Ferry arrivals, cafes |
| Agadir and Taghazout | Coast | 2–4 days | Beach, surfing |
Not sure which places fit your trip?
Tell Abdo how many days you have and what you enjoy. A Marrakech local will suggest a route that works.