Morocco

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1. 01

   

   Marrakech

   Morocco

   Marrakech is a sensory explosion: the medieval medina with its labyrinthine souks, the vast Djemaa El-Fna square filled with performers and food stalls at night, and the modern Gueliz district with its cafes and shops. It's a gateway to the High Atlas and Sahara, and a city where you can haggle for leather goods, sip fresh orange juice for 4 dirham, and stay in a traditional riad.

   Marrakech →to Fez

   Transport details are not recorded.

2. 02

   

   Fez

   Morocco

   Fez is the medieval capital of Morocco, home to the world's oldest university (Qarawiyyin University, 859) and the oldest continuously-operating library (1359). It has the best-preserved old city in the Arab world, the sprawling, labyrinthine medina of Fes el-Bali, which is the world's largest car-free urban zone.

   Fez →to Chefchaouen

   Bus~$8.46

3. 03

   

   Chefchaouen

   Morocco

   Chefchaouen is a gorgeous mountain city in northeastern Morocco, known for its blue-washed medina set against the Rif Mountains. It's a relaxed place to unwind, with picturesque streets, a friendly atmosphere, and easy access to nature.

   Chefchaouen →to Tangier

   Drive~$18

4. 04

   

   Tangier

   Morocco

   Tangier is a fascinating port city where north Africa, Spain, and France converge at the Strait of Gibraltar. Founded in the 5th century BCE, it has been contested by major European powers and was under international control from 1925 to 1956 as the Tangier International Zone.

   Tangier →to Rabat

   Transport details are not recorded.

5. 05

   

   Rabat

   Morocco

   Rabat is Morocco's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a calmer alternative to Marrakesh and Fez. The city sits on the Atlantic at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, with the old city (medina), Kasbah of the Oudaias, and the 12th-century Hassan Tower within walking distance.

   Rabat →to Casablanca

   Train~2 h~$7.70

6. 06

   

   Casablanca

   Morocco

   Casablanca is the economic heart of Morocco, offering the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque, lively nightlife, and colonial architecture. It's a gateway to Morocco with international flights and trains.

   Casablanca →to Essaouira

   Transport details are not recorded.

7. 07

   

   Essaouira

   Morocco

   In addition to the new town, Essaouira offers a picturesque medina (old town) surrounded by seawalls and city walls, designed by a French architect in the 18th century, a harbor with fish market, and a long beach with numerous water sports opportunities. Once a hippie hangout, Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens spent some time here.

   Essaouira →to Taghazout

   Transport details are not recorded.

8. 08

   

   Taghazout

   Morocco

   Taghazout is Morocco's premier surf destination, offering world-class waves at Anchor Point without the crowds of European beaches. The village has a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere where surf culture meets Moroccan hospitality.

   Taghazout →to Agadir

   Transport details are not recorded.

9. 09

   

   Agadir

   Morocco

   Agadir is a popular beach resort on Morocco's southern coast, offering clean beaches and a friendly atmosphere. It is particularly attractive for European travelers and Moroccans seeking beach tourism with modern facilities.

   Agadir →to Imlil

   Transport details are not recorded.

10. 10

    

    Imlil

    Morocco

    Imlil is the primary base for climbing Jebel Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa. The village sits at the transition from Marrakech's arid plains into green Berber mountain country, offering cooler temperatures and a progressive community where tourism funds local projects like litter collection and a community hammam.

    Imlil →to Ouarzazate

    Transport details are not recorded.

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    Ouarzazate

    Morocco

    Ouarzazate is a quiet, refreshing stop after the chaos of Marrakech or Fez. With just 60,000 inhabitants, it's nicknamed 'without noise' from Berber roots—you can walk freely without constant hassle.

    Ouarzazate →to Merzouga

    Transport details are not recorded.

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    Merzouga

    Morocco

    Merzouga is a tiny Saharan village on the edge of Erg Chebbi, a 50-km long and 5-km wide expanse of towering sand dunes reaching up to 350 m above the plain and 808 m above sea level. Most visitors come here for camel safaris into the dunes and to experience remote Berber life in the desert.