Morocco is certainly an interesting place – chaos, colours and exotic smells define this incredible country, and depending on what you like about travelling, it can be a lot of fun or a bit of a handful. If you do like being challenged while exploring abroad, then Morocco has a lot to offer – and because there is a lot to offer, tourists are frequently overwhelmed when trying to work out what to do and where to go. To make things easier for intrepid explorers, in this article we illustrate a few of our favourite places to see and things to do to give you the authentic Moroccan experience.
See the bustling Moroccan cities
If you’re going to Morocco, the first stop you’re obliged to make is the fourth biggest – but certainly most popular – city in the country, Marrakesh. It is here where you should submerge yourself in the Djemaa el-Fna, where you’ll invariably stumble upon a wide variety of exotic street performers in kaftans, artists, musicians, and chefs and then make your way to the medina. In Morocco, the medinas act as the historic hubs of each Moroccan city. These areas include residential areas, shopping centres and sumptuous food markets dotted along winding streets with no apparent logic dictating their placement, which very much means you should be exploring! The downside of travelling to these areas is that pickpockets are quite commonplace (and they know how to spot a tourist), so you should always be aware of your surroundings. Tangier, another major city in Morocco, is also very much worth your time. Located on the North African coast, the historical adjacency of Tangier to so many civilizations and cultures over the centuries has afforded an incredibly rich culture. Even with all this amazing history, you can still find pockets of Tangier that are incredibly youthful and exciting, making it a very versatile city of travellers.
Venturing outside of the city
With all those mountain ranges dotting Morocco, it’d be a shame to simply ignore them. And, with the Atlas mountain range containing Morocco’s highest peak, you’d be crazy to start anywhere else. While travelling to the peak at an impressive 13,671 feet is possible all year round, it’s recommended that hikers embark from April to May. While you’ve still got you hiking boots on, a trek through the Torda Gorge is also a must, and while challenging, the views and hike itself offer some unbelievable opportunities to be blown away. If tough mountain passes aren’t your scene, getting up close and personal with the desert around Morocco is a unique experience in itself. In the Sahara Desert travellers can sleep in basic tent setups nestled amongst the dunes – this is undoubtedly the best place in the world to see the stars at night, so be sure to stay for at least one night while in Morocco.
It’s time to book your ticket!
Whether you decide to hike the impressive Atlas Mountains, experience the stark deserts or the beautiful coasts – or even just stay in the chaotic town centres – Morocco has a lot to offer travellers. As a sensory experience its unrivalled, and it’s certainly something that will be in the back of your mind for years to come. If you’re curious about this beautiful North African country, now is the time to go! Morocco is certainly an interesting place – chaos, colours and exotic smells define this incredible country, and depending on what you like about travelling, it can be a lot of fun or a bit of a handful. If you do like being challenged while exploring abroad, then Morocco has a lot to offer – and because there is a lot to offer, tourists are frequently overwhelmed when trying to work out what to do and where to go. To make things easier for intrepid explorers, in this article we illustrate a few of our favourite places to see and things to do to give you the authentic Moroccan experience.
See the bustling Moroccan cities
If you’re going to Morocco, the first stop you’re obliged to make is the fourth biggest – but certainly most popular – city in the country, Marrakesh. It is here where you should submerge yourself in the Djemaa el-Fna, where you’ll invariably stumble upon a wide variety of exotic street performers in kaftans, artists, musicians, and chefs and then make your way to the medina. In Morocco, the medinas act as the historic hubs of each Moroccan city. These areas include residential areas, shopping centres and sumptuous food markets dotted along winding streets with no apparent logic dictating their placement, which very much means you should be exploring! The downside of travelling to these areas is that pickpockets are quite commonplace (and they know how to spot a tourist), so you should always be aware of your surroundings. Tangier, another major city in Morocco, is also very much worth your time. Located on the North African coast, the historical adjacency of Tangier to so many civilizations and cultures over the centuries has afforded an incredibly rich culture. Even with all this amazing history, you can still find pockets of Tangier that are incredibly youthful and exciting, making it a very versatile city of travellers.
Venturing outside of the city
With all those mountain ranges dotting Morocco, it’d be a shame to simply ignore them. And, with the Atlas mountain range containing Morocco’s highest peak, you’d be crazy to start anywhere else. While travelling to the peak at an impressive 13,671 feet is possible all year round, it’s recommended that hikers embark from April to May. While you’ve still got you hiking boots on, a trek through the Torda Gorge is also a must, and while challenging, the views and hike itself offer some unbelievable opportunities to be blown away. If tough mountain passes aren’t your scene, getting up close and personal with the desert around Morocco is a unique experience in itself. In the Sahara Desert travellers can sleep in basic tent setups nestled amongst the dunes – this is undoubtedly the best place in the world to see the stars at night, so be sure to stay for at least one night while in Morocco.
It’s time to book your ticket!
Whether you decide to hike the impressive Atlas Mountains, experience the stark deserts or the beautiful coasts – or even just stay in the chaotic town centres – Morocco has a lot to offer travellers. As a sensory experience its unrivalled, and it’s certainly something that will be in the back of your mind for years to come. If you’re curious about this beautiful North African country, now is the time to go!