Things to do
Things to do in Morocco
Nights in the Sahara, walks through High Atlas valleys, souks, hammams and cooking classes: the experiences worth planning a trip around.
Desert and dunesMountains and valleysMedinas and craftsHammams and food
Experiences
Desert
Sahara camps and camel treks
Ride into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset, eat around the fire and wake early for sunrise from the top of a dune.
Outdoors
High Atlas walks and day trips
Village-to-village walks around Imlil and the Ourika Valley, the climb of Mount Toubkal, and waterfalls within a day of Marrakech.
Medina life
Souks, crafts and bargaining
Carpets, lanterns, leather and cedarwood straight from the workshops, and how to bargain with a smile.
Wellness
The hammam
Steam, black soap and a thorough scrub with a kessa glove. Neighbourhood hammams or a spa: which suits you, and what to bring.
Food
Cooking classes
Shop at the market, then cook a tagine and learn the spices with a local family or a riad kitchen.
Coast
Surfing and the Atlantic
Taghazout and Essaouira for waves, wind and long beach walks, with lessons for complete beginners.
Want ideas for your dates?
Tell Abdo when you travel and what you enjoy, and he will suggest what is worth your time.