The essential map of Morocco
Morocco fits many trips into one: ancient cities, snowy mountains, golden dunes and blue villages. Here are the 12 places you can't miss, with links to our guides and routes to dig deeper.
The imperial cities
- Marrakech: the red city, its labyrinthine medina and Jemaa el-Fna square. The best starting point.
- Fez: the largest and oldest medieval medina in the world, a journey back in time.
- Meknes: the "Moroccan Versailles", monumental and less touristy.
- Rabat: the capital, calm and elegant, beside the Atlantic.
Desert and mountains
- Merzouga Desert: the dunes of Erg Chebbi and a night under the stars. The star experience.
- Atlas Mountains: Berber villages, green valleys and hiking.
- Todra and Dadès Gorges: dizzying red-walled canyons.
Heritage and cinema
- Ait Ben Haddou: the UNESCO World Heritage mud-brick kasbah.
- Volubilis: the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa.
North and coast
- Chefchaouen: the blue city of the Rif, a fairy tale you can photograph on every corner.
- Essaouira: the pearl of the Atlantic, with its sea breeze and harbour.
- Tangier: the gateway between Africa and Europe, with its medina and cosmopolitan history.
How to combine them?
You don't need to see it all in one trip. For a first time, the winning combination is Marrakech + Atlas + desert. If you have more days, add Fez and the north. Browse our Morocco packages or we'll design a route to your measure.
