Morocco is one of north Africa’s most intriguing historical destinations because of its top tourist attractions, which range from grand Roman ruins to orange-toned mud-brick kasbah architecture.

While Marrakesh Fes and souqs, which are overflowing with locally made crafts, have made Morocco one of the world’s top shopping destinations, traveling outside of the cities and a Moroccan trip becomes an adventure into some of the region’s most incredible scenery.

Morocco is also a tour into a serene, time-honored world filled with charming beach villages,  colorful-painted towns that cling to hillsides, and remote mountain outposts guarded by fortified walls.

This unique country is a mix of the African and Arab cultures and is rich in age old customs. It’s understandable why Morocco has long been praised by artists and writers and continues to mesmerize everyone who visits.

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Top Destinations in Morocco

With this list of the top tourist destinations in Morocco, you can learn about the greatest places to visit in this fascinating country.

1. Marrakech Medina

Morocco is summed up for many visitors by the bustling and vibrant Marrakech Medina, which is a popular tourist attraction. The vast Plaza of Djemaa el-fna Square serves as the entrance to the ancient city. It seems that the majority of the people gather there throughout the day into the evening to socialize with the stall vendors, traditional musicians, snake charmers, and random acrobats
The medina proper is a tangle of narrow alleyways filled with shopkeeper hustle. It’s an experience that shouldn’t be missed on your Moroccan sightseeing tours because it’s full of vibrant and noisy local life.

2.  Explore Casablanca

When you travel to Morocco, Casablanca is one of the best place to visit because it is breathtakingly beautiful.

Visit the Quartier Habous to get a wide variety of souvenirs to bring home if you’re looking for some locally made pottery or leather goods. Additionally, the historic medina has a good number of places to explore.
Al Mounia, which serves the best lamb and tagines, is a great foodie spot if you’re looking for a fantastic restaurant.

It is, in fact, a little bit more expensive than some of the local tavernas, but it is well worth it.

3.  Fes el Bali

Fes is Morocco’s other major cultural destination in alongside with Marrakesh.

Fes is much less gentrified than its southern sister city, Imperial City. It’s nearly hard to avoid getting lost in this medina’s tangle of narrow, back alleyways (known as Fes el Bali).

The tanneries, where the huge vats of colored dyes are one of the city’s most iconic sights, are located among the souqs area.

The main draw of Fes el Bali, in addition to the city’s artistic heritage, with souq alleyways brimming with traditional handicrafts, and the scattering of palaces and monuments hidden away amid the twisting streets, is just setting off on aimless wanders through the lanes.

4.  Essaouira

The most attractive beach city in Morocco is laid-back Essaouira, which came to fame as a hippie hangouts in the 1970s. A remnant of this bohemian history can still be seen today, and the town is one of Morocco’s cultural destination with a thriving local art scene.

The main draw for tourists is the seaside medina of Essaouira, which is enclosed by defensive walls. Small boutiques, art galleries, a vibrant modern café and restaurant scene, as well as classic souq shopping can be found in its winding streets. Great hikes along the beach to distant villages and beach surfing are other activities for those seeking for more active sightseeing.

5.  Draa Valley

The breathtaking Draa Valley, which spread from Ouarzazate in the west to Zagora in the east, is situated south of the High Atlas mountains and is lined with ancient Kasbahs, Berber villages, and palm groves. It is unquestionably one of Morocco’s most scenic journey when you drives through the valley. The Draa River, which originates in the High Atlas and flows through the Draa Valley, eventually end in the Atlantic Ocean, although it typically dries out before getting there.

6.  Erg Chebbi

Located in the Sahara Desert are the Erg Chebbi dunes. One undoubtedly feels small in their shadows because of the awe-inspiring dunes, which are as high as 150 meters in tall. Beautiful, distinctive orange-colored sand is Erg Chebbi special feature. In most cases, excursions to the dunes begin in Merzouga, a town on the edge of the erg. The most popular option is camel trekking, despite the fact that it isn’t the most pleasant way of travelling.

7.  Chefchaouen

The gorgeous mountain city Chefchaouen (or Chaouen) is located in northeastern Morocco. White-washed houses with characteristic powder-blue accents line the charming medina, which is framed by the majestic Rif Mountains. It is a popular shopping location where you can find numerous local goods that are unique to Morocco, like wool clothing and handmade blankets. Tourists also like the locally produced goat cheese. One of Morocco’s top cannabis-producing regions is the area around Chefchaouen. Following then, hashish is sold all across the city, but it is primarily used by local Chaouenis.

8. Meknes City

One of Morocco’s imperial cities, “The City of a Hundred Minarets,” is home to an incredible amount of historical monuments, including the Royal Granary, the largest gate in North Africa, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the Prison of Christian Slaves, and other important Moroccan attractions. With beautiful gardens everywhere and entertainers like jugglers, fortune tellers, snake charmers, and fakirs demonstrating their talents in the central square, the city exudes a tranquil and serene environment.

9. The Gardens of Menard

Where can I go in Morocco to unwind and spend time in nature? The Menard Gardens, a well-known park in Marrakech, is the first location that worth  recommending. The gardens are a forest of 30,000 olive trees surrounding an artificial lake that are spread out at the base of the Atlas Mountains. It’s no surprise that the Menard Gardens are a frequent subject for tourist photos because the intimate gardens were designed in the 13th century in a way that all of their corners offer a dizzying view of the mountains.

10. The Garden of Majorelles

An oasis of coolness and tranquility shines out in a special way against the background of the southern color of Marrakech, amid the realm of heat, noise, and motley colors: the Majorelle Garden stand out. The Moorish-style mansion and spectacular garden next to it were constructed by the French artist Jacques Majorelle, who was impressed by Marrakech’s brightness and uniqueness. Majorelle is credited with creating this iconic Moroccan landmark. He filled the garden with a variety of exotic, unusual species, including Asian bamboo, palms, cacti, and other plants from the Mediterranean, California, Mesopotamia, and India.

11. Ait-Ben-Haddou

On the slope of the left bank of the Varzarat River, in the southern region of Morocco, sits this fortified town. This qasar’s appearance is a typical illustration of Moroccan earthen architecture: all buildings in the town are made of brown clay, had straight roofs, and have horizontal streets that run parallel to the slope’s base. The city, which was constructed in the eleventh century to safeguard the caravan route, has recently undergone restoration and has frequently served as a backdrop for filming location for oriental movies
If you are thinking what to do and how you can organize the ideal first-time budget trip to Morocco? contact us for information on how to get there, the best time to go, where to stay, the best places to visit, and the top activities to do.

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This blog post is originally from 11 Top Tourist Destinations in Morocco and written by silvercloudtravels