Morocco travel guides
City guides, villages, monuments and natural wonders, written by our local team, with the private tours that take you there. 60 guides
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Cities (15)
City guideMarrakech Travel Guide: What to See, Where to Stay and How to Enjoy the Red City
A practical Marrakech travel guide for first-timers and return visitors: the medina, Jemaa el-Fna, Majorelle Garden, palaces, riads, food and day trips.
City guideFes Travel Guide: How to Explore the World's Largest Car-Free Medina
Plan your trip to Fes, Morocco with this detailed guide to Fes el-Bali, the Chouara tannery, Al Quaraouiyine, Bou Inania Madrasa, riads, food and guides.
City guideRabat Travel Guide: Exploring Morocco's Calm, Elegant Capital
Discover Rabat, Morocco's capital, with this complete travel guide to the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah, the medina, museums and beaches.
City guideCasablanca Travel Guide: Beyond the Airport, Into Morocco's Biggest City
Is Casablanca worth visiting? This in-depth Casablanca travel guide covers the Hassan II Mosque, Art Deco architecture, the old medina and the Corniche.
City guideMeknes Travel Guide: The Imperial City of Moulay Ismail
Explore Meknes, Morocco's underrated imperial city, with this complete guide to Bab Mansour, Place el-Hedim and the Heri es-Souani granaries.
City guideTangier Travel Guide: Where Africa Meets Europe
Plan your trip to Tangier, Morocco with this in-depth travel guide to the Kasbah, the medina, Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, beaches and cafés.
City guideChefchaouen Travel Guide: Morocco's Blue Pearl in the Rif Mountains
Everything you need to plan a trip to Chefchaouen, Morocco's famous blue city: why it's blue, the best photo spots, the Kasbah and the Spanish Mosque.
City guideEssaouira Travel Guide: Morocco's Windy, Artistic Atlantic Port
A complete Essaouira travel guide: the UNESCO-listed medina, the ramparts and Skala, the fishing port, beaches, kitesurfing, Gnaoua music and argan oil.
City guideAgadir Travel Guide: Beaches, Sunshine and the Souss Valley
Plan a sunny holiday in Agadir, Morocco: the best beaches, Agadir Oufella Kasbah and cable car, Souk El Had and surfing in Taghazout.
City guideOuarzazate Travel Guide: The Gateway to the Sahara and Morocco's Hollywood
Discover Ouarzazate, Morocco's "door of the desert": Kasbah Taourirt, Atlas Studios, Aït Ben Haddou, the Noor solar plant and the Valley of Roses.
City guideTetouan Travel Guide: The White Dove of Northern Morocco
Discover Tetouan, the "White Dove" of Morocco: its UNESCO-listed Andalusian medina, the Spanish-era Ensanche, museums, crafts and food.
City guideAsilah Travel Guide: Murals, Ramparts and Atlantic Sunsets
Plan a trip to Asilah, Morocco's artistic seaside town: the whitewashed medina, street murals, Portuguese ramparts and Raissouni Palace.
City guideEl Jadida Travel Guide: The Portuguese City of Mazagan
Explore El Jadida, Morocco: the UNESCO-listed Portuguese City of Mazagan, the famous Portuguese Cistern, the ramparts and beaches.
City guideIfrane Travel Guide: The "Switzerland of Morocco" in the Middle Atlas
Discover Ifrane, Morocco's alpine-style mountain town: the famous stone lion, cedar forests and Barbary macaques, Michlifen ski area.
City guideDakhla Travel Guide: Kitesurfing, Lagoons and Where the Desert Meets the Ocean
A complete Dakhla travel guide: the famous kitesurfing lagoon, the White Dune, Dragon Island, hot springs, desert excursions, oysters and seafood.
Villages & small towns (12)
Village guideAït Ben Haddou: A Complete Guide to Morocco's Most Famous Ksar
Everything you need to know before visiting Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed earthen ksar near Ouarzazate: its history, what to see and films shot there.
Village guideMerzouga and Erg Chebbi: Your Complete Guide to the Sahara Desert in Morocco
Plan your Sahara trip to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes: how to get there, camel treks, desert camps, sandboarding and Gnawa music in Khamlia.
Village guideZagora and M'hamid el Ghizlane: The Draa Valley Road to Erg Chegaga
Travel the Draa Valley to Zagora and M'hamid el Ghizlane, gateway to the wild Erg Chegaga dunes: palm groves and kasbahs.
Village guideImlil Travel Guide: Gateway to Mount Toubkal and the High Atlas
Plan your trip to Imlil, the High Atlas village at the foot of Jbel Toubkal: how to get there from Marrakech, day hikes and the Toubkal climb.
Village guideMoulay Idriss Zerhoun: A Guide to Morocco's Holy Hill Town
Visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, the sacred town where Morocco's first Islamic dynasty began: its history and the mausoleum of Idris I.
Village guideTinghir Travel Guide: Palm Groves, Kasbahs and the Todra Gorge
Discover Tinghir in southeastern Morocco: its vast palm grove, the old Jewish quarter, earthen ksour, the dramatic Todra Gorge, rock climbing and hiking.
Village guideTaghazout Travel Guide: Surf, Sunsets and Slow Living on Morocco's Atlantic Coast
Plan your trip to Taghazout, Morocco's famous surf village near Agadir: the best surf spots like Anchor Point and Killer Point, surf camps and yoga.
Village guideImsouane Travel Guide: Morocco's Longest Wave and a Village in Transition
Everything you need to know about Imsouane, the small fishing village between Agadir and Essaouira famous for one of Africa's longest right-hand waves.
Village guideTafraoute Travel Guide: Pink Granite, Almond Blossoms and the Anti-Atlas
Discover Tafraoute in Morocco's Anti-Atlas: the pink granite landscapes, the Ameln Valley, the painted rocks and Napoleon's Hat.
Village guideAkchour Travel Guide: Waterfalls, Turquoise Pools and God's Bridge in the Rif
Plan your visit to Akchour, near Chefchaouen: how to get there, the hike to the Akchour waterfalls and the trail to God's Bridge (Pont de Dieu).
Village guideOurika Valley Travel Guide: The Easiest Escape from Marrakech into the Atlas
Everything you need to plan a trip to the Ourika Valley from Marrakech: Setti Fatma and its seven waterfalls, Amazigh villages and argan cooperatives.
Village guideAzrou Travel Guide: Cedar Forests, Barbary Macaques and Middle Atlas Life
Discover Azrou, the Middle Atlas town surrounded by Morocco's largest cedar forests: where to see Barbary macaques and the Gouraud cedar site.
Sights & nature (21)
Sight guideVolubilis: Visiting Morocco's Finest Roman Ruins
A practical guide to Volubilis, the UNESCO-listed Roman city near Meknes: its history, the best mosaics and the Triumphal Arch of Caracalla.
Sight guideBou Inania Madrasa: A Masterpiece of Marinid Art in Fes and Meknes
Visit the Bou Inania Madrasa in Fes, one of the finest examples of Marinid architecture and one of the few religious buildings in Morocco open to non-Muslims.
Sight guideThe Saadian Tombs of Marrakech: A Hidden Royal Necropolis
Visit the Saadian Tombs in Marrakech, the 16th-century royal necropolis rediscovered in 1917: their history and the Chamber of the Twelve Columns.
Sight guideEl Badi Palace: The Ruined Splendour of Marrakech's "Incomparable" Palace
Explore El Badi Palace in Marrakech, the vast 16th-century Saadian palace built by Ahmad al-Mansur and stripped by Moulay Ismail: its history.
Sight guideKasbah Taourirt: Inside the Glaoui Stronghold of Ouarzazate
Visit Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, the 19th-century earthen stronghold of the powerful Glaoui family: its history, decorated rooms and architecture.
Sight guideHassan II Mosque: A Visitor's Guide to Casablanca's Masterpiece on the Sea
Plan your visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest mosques in the world and one of the few in Morocco open to non-Muslims.
Sight guideThe Mausoleums of Moulay Idriss I and Moulay Idriss II: Morocco's Holiest Shrines
A respectful visitor's guide to the shrines of Moulay Idriss I in Zerhoun and Moulay Idriss II in Fes.
Sight guideZawiya of Sidi Bel Abbès: The Shrine of Marrakech's Patron Saint
Discover the Zawiya of Sidi Bel Abbès in Marrakech, the shrine of the city's patron saint and the most important of its Seven Saints.
Sight guideMausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif in Rissani: Where Morocco's Royal Dynasty Began
Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif in Rissani, the resting place of the ancestor of Morocco's ruling Alaouite dynasty: its history and architecture.
Sight guideOuzoud Waterfalls: Morocco's Most Spectacular Cascades
Plan a trip to the Ouzoud Waterfalls (Cascades d'Ouzoud), Morocco's highest falls, about 150 km from Marrakech: how to get there and the best viewpoints.
Sight guideTodra Gorge: Hiking, Climbing and Exploring Morocco's Most Dramatic Canyon
A complete guide to the Todra Gorge near Tinghir: how it formed, the narrowest section, the classic loop hike and rock climbing.
Sight guideDades Gorge: Monkey Fingers, Hairpin Bends and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Explore the Dades Gorge in southern Morocco: the famous Tissadrine hairpin road, the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations, kasbahs, hikes and where to stay.
Sight guideClimbing Jbel Toubkal: A Practical Guide to North Africa's Highest Peak
Everything you need to climb Jbel Toubkal (4,167 m), North Africa's highest mountain: the standard two-day route from Imlil, guide rules and refuges.
Sight guideGod's Bridge (Pont de Dieu): Hiking to Akchour's Natural Rock Arch
A guide to God's Bridge (Pont de Dieu) near Akchour and Chefchaouen: how this natural limestone arch formed and the hiking trail.
Sight guideParadise Valley Near Agadir: Palm Gorges, Rock Pools and How to Visit
Plan a day trip to Paradise Valley near Agadir and Taghazout: what to expect, how to get there, the walk to the rock pools and cliff jumping.
Sight guideLegzira Beach: Red Cliffs, a Famous Arch and Atlantic Sunsets
Visit Legzira Beach near Sidi Ifni and Mirleft, famous for its red sandstone arch: what happened to the collapsed arch in 2016.
Sight guideThe Cedar Forest of Azrou and Ifrane: Walking Among Ancient Trees and Barbary Macaques
Explore the Atlas cedar forests between Azrou and Ifrane: the trees, the endangered Barbary macaques, the Gouraud cedar site and hiking trails.
Sight guideDakhla Lagoon: A Guide to Morocco's Kitesurfing Paradise and Coastal Wilderness
Discover the Dakhla Lagoon (Dakhla Bay): why it's one of the world's best kitesurfing spots, the White Dune and Dragon Island.
Sight guideJemaa el-Fna: How to Experience Marrakech's Legendary Square
A complete guide to Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's UNESCO-recognised main square: its history, storytellers and Gnawa musicians, the evening food stalls.
Sight guideThe Souks of Fes and Marrakech: A Shopper's Guide to Morocco's Great Markets
How to explore and shop in the souks of Fes and Marrakech: how the markets are organised, the best areas for leather, carpets and lanterns.
Sight guideThe Chouara Tannery of Fes: How to Visit Morocco's Most Famous Leather Works
A complete guide to the Chouara Tannery in Fes: its history, how traditional leather tanning works and the best viewing terraces.
Plan your trip (12)
PlanningIs Morocco safe for tourists? Honest advice from a local team
Petty theft, scams, women travellers, driving, the desert and emergency numbers: a practical, honest guide to staying safe and relaxed in Morocco.
PlanningA honeymoon in Morocco: riads, desert nights and ocean days
How to plan a romantic honeymoon in Morocco: the best season, a sample route from Marrakech to the Sahara and Essaouira, private experiences and practical tips.
PlanningTravelling in Morocco during Ramadan: what to expect
Can you visit Morocco during Ramadan? Opening hours, restaurants, iftar, etiquette, time-zone change and tours: a practical guide for travellers.
PlanningMerzouga or Erg Chegaga? How to choose your Sahara desert in Morocco
Tall, easy-to-reach dunes at Merzouga or a remote sea of sand at Erg Chegaga? A local guide to Morocco's two great deserts, with the trips that go there.
PlanningThe best time to visit Morocco, season by season
Spring, autumn, summer or winter? What the weather is really like in Marrakech, the Sahara, the Atlas and on the coast — and which trips suit each season.
Planning7 day trips from Marrakech, compared
Ait Ben Haddou, Essaouira, Imlil, Ourika, Ouzoud or the Agafay desert? Travel times, highlights and who each day trip from Marrakech suits best.
PlanningHow many days do you need in Morocco? Itineraries from 3 to 24 days
From a three-day desert escape to a three-week grand tour: realistic Morocco itineraries by length, with driving times and the private tours that match.
PlanningWhat to pack for a night in the Sahara: a practical checklist
Warm layers, a scarf against the sand, small dirham notes: what to bring (and what to leave in the car) for a desert camp night in Morocco.
PlanningFes to Marrakech through the Sahara: the route, stop by stop
Cedar forests, the Ziz gorges, the Erg Chebbi dunes, the Todra and Dades gorges and Ait Ben Haddou: the classic desert road from Fes to Marrakech.
PlanningMoroccan food: 12 dishes to try and where to eat them
Tagine, couscous, pastilla, tangia, harira and mint tea: a local guide to Moroccan cuisine, with table manners and the best ways to taste it on your trip.
PlanningMorocco with kids: a family guide to the desert, the Atlas and Marrakech
Camel rides, waterfalls, quads and a night in the dunes: how to plan a family trip to Morocco, with pacing tips and the activities children love most.
PlanningFirst time in Marrakech: 12 tips to enjoy the Red City
How to get around the medina, haggle with a smile, avoid common tourist traps and choose the best experiences in Marrakech, from local guides who live there.