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Morocco travel guide

What to see, what to eat, when to go and itineraries by real travelers.

  • 29 places to see
  • 35 local dishes

Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in North Africa. It has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east; the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera along the north, which it claims together with several small Spanish-controlled islands; and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south, partly occupied by Morocco since 1975. Morocco also claims to share a border with Mauritania through the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It has a population of approximately 37 million. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

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What to see in Morocco

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  • Ben Youssef Madrasa👣 1 visitor

    Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi

    The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic madrasa (college) in Marrakesh, Morocco. The madrasa is named after the adjacent Ben Youssef Mosque, and was commissioned in 1564–65 CE by the Saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib.

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa👣 1 visitor

    Jemaa el-Fnaa

    Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi

    Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco. It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists.

  • Koutoubia Mosque👣 1 visitor

    Koutoubia Mosque

    Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi

    Tower of the Koutoubia Mosque is an oil on canvas painting by Winston Churchill, from 1943. It depicts a view of the Kutubiyya Mosque, in Marrakesh.

  • Mausoleum of Mohammed V👣 1 visitor

    Mausoleum of Mohammed V

    Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

    The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a mausoleum located across from the Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco. It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.

  • Saadian Tombs👣 1 visitor

    Saadian Tombs

    Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi

    The Saadian Tombs are a historic royal necropolis in Marrakesh, Morocco, located on the south side of the Kasbah Mosque, inside the royal kasbah (citadel) district of the city.

  • Todra Gorge👣 1 visitor

    Todra Gorge

    Tinghir, Drâa-Tafilalet

    The Todgha Gorges are a series of limestone river canyons, or wadi, in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tinghir.

What to eat in Morocco

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  • Tagine😋 tried by 1

    Tagine

  • Couscous😋 tried by 1

    Couscous

  • Tè alla Menta😋 tried by 1

    Tè alla Menta

  • Mrouzia

    Mrouzia

    Fez

  • Batbout😋 tried by 1

    Batbout

  • Maakouda😋 tried by 1

    Maakouda

When to go

The months when this country is one of our destinations of the month.

  • January

    Marrakech19°C

    January means sunny, mild days in the medina and snow-capped Atlas peaks on the horizon.

  • March

    Fez19°C

    Ancient medina, traditional crafts and perfect spring weather.

  • April

    Chefchaouen20°C

    In April the Rif mountains are green and the blue town enjoys mild, sunny days ideal for walking.

    Casablanca20°C

    Mild weather, Atlantic coast and cultural mix.

  • May

    Essaouira22°C

    Coastal medina, windsurfing and fresh Atlantic breezes.

  • September

    Rabat25°C

    Morocco's capital with Atlantic ocean views and royal palaces.

  • November

    Marrakech22°C

    November brings warm 22°C days and cool nights, ideal for exploring the souks and day trips to the Atlas.

Itineraries in Morocco

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