Morocco
Travel to Morocco for a holiday or city break
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Morocco, well, that’s a kettle of mint tea, isn’t it? First, you might find yourself bargaining for a carpet—don’t ask why, it just happens—while the smells of saffron and grilled lamb float by. One day, a camel guide told me his cousin invented couscous, but I think he was pulling my leg. The medina maze will twist your sense of direction, so bring a compass or, better, a good sense of humor (both might fail you). And if you ask for the best hotel in Morocco, everyone will give a different answer, sometimes in French, sometimes in hand gestures, sometimes both at once.
Local weather in Morocco
Spring
mild & temperate
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
mild & temperate
Winter
cool
Best places to visit in Morocco
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Morocco: Travel destination popular things to do or visit and the best hotel in Morocco
Most travelers arrive in Marrakech expecting magic, and sometimes they end up lost in a souk, which is almost the same thing. The snake charmers in Jemaa el-Fnaa square do not actually charm snakes, but tourists, who drop coins and snap photos with more enthusiasm than sense. For those who prefer altitude over attitude, climbing the Atlas Mountains is possible, but the weather up there can turn your plans into couscous—scattered and a bit unexpected.
In the old city of Fes, tanneries have a smell that lingers longer than your memories, so consider this a free souvenir. If you travel to Essaouira, the wind will try to steal your hat, but at least the seagulls might return it. When searching for the best hotel in Morocco, don’t be surprised if the receptionist offers you tea before your room key, or if the shower sings a tune of its own (plumbing is a creative art here). And if you ever think you’ve seen it all, wait until you see a goat in a tree—Morocco does not read the rule book, it writes its own.
Accommodations in Morocco
Discover the best accommodations for Morocco and start planning your holiday.
