The Sahara dunesMerzouga (Erg Chebbi)
The golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rise up to 150 metres. Ride a camel at sunset, spend the night in a desert camp under the stars and wake up for the sunrise.
Destinations
Where will Morocco take you?
Every place you can choose in the trip planner, from imperial cities to desert dunes. Open one to discover it, then add it to your trip in one tap.
Desert
Golden dunes, kasbahs, starry nights
5The Sahara dunes
The stone desertAgafay
A lunar landscape of rocky hills about 45 minutes from Marrakech, facing the Atlas mountains. Perfect for a sunset camel ride, a dinner under the stars or a night in a luxury camp without the long drive to the Sahara.
Gateway to the Draa ValleyZagora
An oasis town at the start of the Draa Valley, Morocco's longest palm grove. It is famous for the old sign announcing "Timbuktu, 52 days" by camel, and for the small dunes of Tinfou nearby.
The wild SaharaErg Chigaga
Morocco's largest and most remote sea of dunes, reached by 4x4 across the desert from M'Hamid. Far from roads and crowds, it is the place for silence, endless dunes and a sky full of stars.
Gateway to the southOuarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
Home to the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site seen in many films, and to the Atlas film studios. The perfect stop on the road between Marrakech and the dunes.
Mountains
Atlas peaks, valleys, Berber villages
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The High AtlasImlil & Toubkal
A Berber village at the foot of Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa. About 90 minutes from Marrakech, for gentle walks, mountain lunches or a summit trek.
The green valleyOurika Valley
A green river valley in the High Atlas, about an hour from Marrakech. Lunch by the water, visit Berber villages and walk up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.
Canyons of the southDadès & Todra gorges
Two spectacular canyons on the road between the Atlas and the desert. Walk between the towering cliffs of the Todra, then follow the winding road of the Dadès past kasbahs and rock formations.
The happy valleyAït Bouguemez
A remote high valley of the central High Atlas, nicknamed "the happy valley". Earth villages, green fields, a hilltop granary and some of Morocco's most peaceful trekking.
Morocco's great waterfallsOuzoud waterfalls
Among the highest waterfalls in North Africa, falling around 110 metres into a green gorge. Walk down to the pools, take a small boat to the falls and meet the Barbary macaques along the path.
Ocean & coast
Surf towns, ports, Atlantic beaches
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The windy cityEssaouira
A relaxed fortified port with a UNESCO-listed medina, blue fishing boats and fresh grilled fish. Popular for kitesurfing and for the Gnaoua music festival each June.
Surf and sunTaghazout
A laid-back surf village just north of Agadir, with waves for beginners and experts. Add yoga, sunsets over the Atlantic and a day trip to Paradise Valley.
Sun all yearAgadir
A modern seaside city with a long sandy bay and mild weather all year. Relax on the beach, climb to the Kasbah viewpoint at sunset and explore the huge Souk El Had.
The artists' townAsilah
A peaceful white-and-blue medina inside Portuguese ramparts on the Atlantic, about 45 minutes from Tangier. Its walls are covered with murals painted during its yearly arts festival.
Kitesurf paradiseDakhla
A long peninsula in the far south where the desert meets a turquoise lagoon. Steady winds make it one of the world's great kitesurfing spots, with oysters, hot springs and the White Dune to explore.
Red cliffs and sunsetsLegzira & Mirleft
A wild stretch of coast with red cliffs and a famous stone arch carved by the ocean. Nearby Mirleft is a relaxed village for surfing, long beach walks and spectacular sunsets.
Snow
Skiing and the snowy Atlas, December to March
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Skiing in AfricaOukaïmeden
One of Africa's highest ski areas, in the High Atlas about 1h30 from Marrakech. Ski or sledge in winter when snow allows, and see ancient rock engravings on the high plateau in summer.
Snow in the cedarsMichlifen
A small ski area set in a volcanic crater near Ifrane, surrounded by cedar forest. A fun winter outing for sledging and first ski lessons when the snow falls.
The little SwitzerlandIfrane
An alpine-style town in the Middle Atlas, with sloping roofs, clean parks and cool air. Walk in the cedar forests to meet Barbary macaques, and enjoy snowy landscapes in winter.
The High AtlasImlil & Toubkal
A Berber village at the foot of Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa. About 90 minutes from Marrakech, for gentle walks, mountain lunches or a summit trek.
Medinas & imperial cities
Souks, palaces, riads
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The red cityMarrakech
Lively souks, the Jemaa el-Fna square at sunset, hidden riads and the Majorelle garden. The easiest place to start, with the Atlas and the desert within reach.
The spiritual heartFès
Fès el-Bali is a maze of thousands of alleys, artisans' workshops and the famous Chouara tannery. It is home to Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859 and often called the world's oldest university.
The imperial cityMeknès
The grand capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail, known for its monumental gates and walls. It is the perfect base for the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy town of Moulay Idriss nearby.
The garden capitalRabat
Morocco's calm, elegant capital. See the Kasbah of the Udayas above the ocean, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, in a UNESCO-listed city.
The white doveTétouan
A UNESCO-listed white medina with deep Andalusian roots, famous for its craftsmen. The Mediterranean beaches of Martil and M'diq are just minutes away.
The modern cityCasablanca
Morocco's business capital and main international airport. Don't miss the Hassan II Mosque, built over the Atlantic, and the art deco streets of the city centre.
The blue North
Tangier, Chefchaouen, the Rif
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Gateway to AfricaTangier
Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, a few kilometres from Spain. Explore the kasbah, the cafés writers loved, Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.
The white doveTétouan
A UNESCO-listed white medina with deep Andalusian roots, famous for its craftsmen. The Mediterranean beaches of Martil and M'diq are just minutes away.
The blue pearlChefchaouen
A blue-washed medina tucked into the Rif mountains. Wander the quiet lanes, climb to the Spanish Mosque for sunset, or hike to the Akchour waterfalls nearby.
Waterfalls of the RifAkchour
A green river gorge in Talassemtane National Park, about 45 minutes from Chefchaouen. Hike along turquoise pools to the waterfalls and to God's Bridge, a natural stone arch.
The Mediterranean pearlAl Hoceima
A bay of clear Mediterranean water surrounded by the Rif mountains. Swim at Quemado beach, take a boat along the cliffs and explore the coves of Al Hoceima National Park.