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Morocco is a captivating gateway between Africa, Europe, and the Arab world, offering travelers a vivid mix of cultures, landscapes, and centuries-old traditions. What makes it especially memorable is the sheer variety packed into one country: bustling imperial cities, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, snow-dusted mountains, and the rolling dunes of the Sahara. From the maze-like medinas of Fez and Marrakech to blue-washed Chefchaouen and the dramatic kasbahs of the south, Morocco feels both deeply historic and intensely alive.
Highlights include shopping for spices, textiles, and ceramics in lively souks, sipping mint tea in a riad courtyard, exploring ornate palaces and mosques, and taking a desert excursion by camel or 4x4 at sunset. Food is a major part of the experience, with tagines, couscous, fresh bread, and street snacks offering plenty to discover. For practical travel tips, dress modestly in traditional areas, carry cash for smaller shops and markets, agree on prices before hiring guides or taxis, and be prepared for temperature swings between day and night—especially in the desert and mountains. Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for sightseeing, while summer can be intensely hot inland.
The best time to visit Morocco is February and March, when travel interest peaks and conditions are generally pleasant for exploring cities, mountains, and desert regions without the extreme summer heat. January is also a good option for a quieter trip, while avoiding late spring and early autumn may help if you're planning around lower traveler popularity and hotter inland weather.
The last days in Fes were full of beautiful, magical, and surreal moments. Ramadan and living in a Moroccan family provided intense experiences that will resonate for a long...
Intense days in Chefchaouen and Rabat, on buses and trains, in the mountains and on the beach, are behind us. Morocco is a country of contrasts. Now my mom was able to...
Mission return journey: We set off this morning. A strange feeling. Many campers stay, waiting for the situation to improve. Normally, we would also belong to this group. But,...
Well, now we have a problem. Yesterday evening, Klaus sent a WhatsApp message: All ferries to Europe have been suspended. This morning, there was already a lot of chatter at the...
Somehow strange it's Sunday and we want to visit the Ksar (fortified village) Ait Benhaddou. We tend to become Sunday excursionists. But it's pure coincidence, honestly. It has...
Yesterday morning we left the hectic Marrakesh and went to the Le Relais campsite. It was recommended to us many times and it is actually a good place to take a break or work....
Moroccan bistro by the river
Currently listening to the weather forecast for Germany. Brr, it's good that we are here. Today was a typical day of driving. We drove through 2 gorges today. First, we marveled...
So here's a short report on how the day continued. We drove on a well-asphalted road until Sidi Ifni. There, we only stopped to get some supplies. Right at the entrance of the...
Sometimes it takes us half a day just to leave the campsite. And today was no exception. Just before leaving, we met some nice people, and you know Burki... 😄 Today, we drove...
Morocco is a small world! We've joked from time to time that we'll definitely meet most of the people who also went to Morocco again. This has now proven true for three people!...
On our way towards Erfoud there are many mineral resources and fossils to be found. Many fossilized sea creatures as well as dinosaur bones can be found here. We walked across...
Near Ouarzazate we visited an old city, Kasbah des Caids, which has fallen into disrepair and is now being rebuilt piece by piece. The city of Ouarzazate lives from the Atlas...
We started the day with a hike through a green valley. In this valley, all the families living there have small gardens where they grow olives, figs, dates, spices, cabbage,...
Today the journey took us out of bustling Marrakesh, over the High Atlas mountains and to Quarzazate. Along the way, we saw the snow-covered mountains and the often very barren...
After a night interrupted by the air conditioning, we explored the old town of Marrakech with a local guide. We were particularly impressed by the Palais Badii, with its high...
I have successfully arrived in Fez and am waiting to meet Mama and Yassine in a few moments. What a unique... somehow surreal experience...! April 17, 22:20 Moroccan time:...
Today we visited Fes, or rather, we can say we visited it a little bit. It is the oldest of the 4 royal cities of Morocco 😉. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1976. The...
We left behind the large sandbox of Morocco with quite a bit of speed today. It was necessary as it was often deep in sand and we didn't want to get stuck. From today on, we are...
Yesterday we found a nice spot on the eastern edge of the Erg Chebbi dune area. Ines and Uwe also arrived at some point. Together we cooked spaghetti with Moroccan rocket. Burki...
Today is a day off for us, which is important because travel days are often exhausting. Plus, you spend a lot of time in the van and have little contact with the local...
The province of Ouarzazate is located in the south of Morocco. The capital city of the province is actually just a village, consisting of a main street and some side streets....
On our way to the desert, we made several stops at small shops to look at fossils and also to buy some beautiful specimens. These, which can usually only be admired in museums,...
Today we spent the morning at the campsite until 3 p.m. and waited out the heat in the pool and in the shade of the palm trees. Then we set off to explore the first foothills of...
In the last few days we took a vacation from our vacation. We spent a few days at the beach and at the campsite. We processed the first impressions we had in this country, made...
Since we arrived in Morocco at midday, we visited the port city of Tangier on the same day. It is a small, cozy town with a beautiful medina (market). The Moroccans are very...
After a completely quiet night, we crossed the Middle Atlas from east to west...240km in 6 1/2 hours! We traversed completely different landscapes, experienced all kinds of road...
The largest mosque in Morocco is also the only mosque that tourists are allowed to visit. The mosque was opened by the former king in 1993. Of course, shoes must be taken off...
Moroccan mint tea is served here in small glasses, from silver pitchers, on beautifully decorated metal trays. I particularly liked the beautiful trays from the beginning, so...
On the way to Ouarzazate, we passed by the Atlas Film Studios. Let's check it out. Here, you can get an insight into Morocco's film industry. The area between Ait Benhaddou and...