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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.
After leaving the very nice campsite, we went to Tinerhir and recharged our internet. 10GB for 4 weeks is really okay. From there, we went to Boumalne towards the Dades Gorge....
We drove further today because the wind that started in the afternoon was quite unpleasant. Everything was covered in dust. Driving out of the dune area today was the final...
Today I drove into the Erg Chegagga. One of the two largest sand dune areas in Morocco. Sand all around and small dried mud fields. We set up camp early today. Just as we...
My CS host Simo from Rabat works in Tangier at an NGO that advocates for children with cancer across Africa. During the week, he stays at the office and invites me to also stay...
After the desert tour, I'm looking forward to a relaxing day. There's really nothing to do in this village except for Mustafa's snack bar, where I eat Berber omelette. I also...
Rabat is the capital of Morocco and the second largest city in the country after Casablanca. Rabat is also known as 'The White King's City'. It is famous for its landmarks that...
Chefchaouen is a small city in northern Morocco with about 50,000 inhabitants in the Rif Mountains. The name means 'two horns' and refers to the two mountain peaks of the Rif...
Fes is the third largest city in Morocco with around 1 million inhabitants. It is the oldest of the four royal cities in the country (along with Marrakech, Rabat, and Meknes). ...
best surf camp in morocco olas surf experience Did you know? 🤔 Imsouane Bay is home to the longest surf break in North Africa! 🌊🏄♂️ With waves that can carry you for over...
15.7.2024 Agadir I had booked a Hammam and massage appointment for 11 a.m. I was supposed to meet in front of a hotel. I waited from 10.45 a.m. to be allowed to leave the ship,...
The drive through Kenitra for breakfast and then to Rabat felt almost surreal. It was strange to see how people placed so much value on the cleanliness of the entrance road to...
Since the city of Agadir was almost completely destroyed (except the city walls) by an earthquake in 1960, it was only rebuilt a few decades ago. There are few impressive...
With this entry we would like to give you a few impressions of our everyday life on the road. The maximum payload of a vehicle in Morocco is limited by the creativity of the...
Another supermarket experience this morning. I hate these giant markets where there's a huge selection of one product. And there's also a lot of junk. Advantage: There's...
Wir haben heute Nacht nicht gefroren, ausserdem war es absolut ruhig. Ich lief heute morgen ins Dorf voraus damit ich mich wenigstens etwas bewege. Mussten heute nochmals durch...
This morning we drove through a very extensive area with straight roads. It was exciting, but the gas station that was marked on our map didn't exist. So we ended up driving...
Essaouira... Sunshine, sea and wind. This place had such a magical effect on me that I ended up staying here for 5 nights instead of the planned 2 nights. There is the idyllic...
We are still eager for a new travel adventure! We need something new, something we haven't experienced before....
In November 2017, I left cold Germany to embark on a trip to Morocco from Weeze. Morocco is country #47 on my list. The weather was wonderful and Marrakech was wonderful as...
Today, the more demanding tour was planned due to the steep rock faces. Fortunately, the path turned out to be not so difficult, and we managed it without further problems. The...
The next morning we drove through the gorge again and enjoyed a delicious Berber omelette. The journey took us even higher up to a beautiful lake. Unfortunately, while searching...
The early wake-up call at 5 a.m. didn't come, but the heat still woke us up before 8 a.m. By then the temperature had already exceeded 40 degrees and the night hadn't been...
In the morning I woke up just in time to admire the beautiful sunrise. Shortly afterwards we set off down towards the desert. During a short stop to organize breakfast we were...
In the morning and afternoon, we spent relaxing hours by the pool and enjoyed having time to read again. Towards the evening, Markus and I made our way to Marrakech to explore...
We spent a few days in the Iriqui National Park. We drove from Foum Zugid to Mhamid and saw beautiful landscapes, sometimes rocky, sometimes sandy.
While we sit outside on our pitch in Tinghir, the weather suddenly changes; suddenly a icy wind sweeps across the pitch, it starts raining and gets significantly colder - in May...
Our trip to Morocco went smoothly with a direct flight from Zurich to Marrakech. After we collected our luggage at the 16°C warm airport in Marrakech, we tried unsuccessfully to...
We had planned to drive to the mountains towards Nekob and end at Tinerhir for 2 more days. Our map showed it as a dirt road. But... it turned out to be a well-paved road that...
We chose this route because we want some peace and quiet. Merzouga is very touristy and the people can be annoying and pushy as a result. I find it hard to deal with and I don't...
Today was another beautiful day. First the usual supply stress, but around 4:00 pm we were at the agreed meeting point. Just before Burkis accident, Ines and Uwe, who we know...