Places to Visit in Morocco
You must experience this in Morocco
Sahara Desert
On a trip to Morocco, you should not deceive yourself for an overnight stay in the barren desert landscape of the Sahara. Here the blue sky stands in stark contrast to the huge, golden sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see.
The world’s largest desert Sahara has a daytime temperature of around 40 degrees. Incredibly, the night hours can offer freezing temperatures. The Sahara is one of the driest places on earth, and the landscape is therefore almost completely devoid of vegetation.
The trip to the Sahara takes place on camelback, so you can have the unique experience of traveling in a caravan through the desert. We travel through a local Bedouin camp and admire the sunset, which bathes the soft sand hills in a beautiful pink glow.
Dades Valley
In the majestic Atlas Mountains is the Todra Gorge, which is created by the Dadès River that runs through the mountains. The Todra gorge is spectacular nature, with the 150 meter high rock walls, which for millennia have been smoothly polished by the river water.
Along the river in the Dadès valley, the terrain is very lush, thanks to the river, which provides good opportunities for plant life. In fact, the valley is known as the ‘Valley of the roses’, as large quantities of roses are grown here for the production of rose water.
The lush landscape along the river stands in stark contrast to the dry and rocky mountain landscape that otherwise characterizes the area. The life-giving Dadès River is to the great delight of both the surrounding fauna, as well as the local people.
Toubkal
According to ehistorylib, Jebel Toubkal is the highest point in the North African mountain range Atlas Mountains. Here you can trek all the way to the top of the 4,167 meter high mountain. On the way there, there is an unbelievably beautiful view of the Moroccan landscape.
In the winter months from December to April, the summit is covered in snow, which makes the trip to the summit a little more challenging. However, Toubkal is an achievable goal for most, as no special mountaineering equipment is required.
The trip can thus be completed on foot. Along the way you can stay in the small shelters along the route. The trip up the Toubkal is unusually beautiful, and also gives an insight into the local Morocco when we stop in the small villages along the way.
Souken in Marrakech
In many Moroccan cities, one can visit local marketplaces, also called souks, where one can buy everything from ceramics and leather goods to all kinds of foods. The souk in Marrakech in particular is known for its large size and for its abundance of goods. You will find this souk in the center of the old medina.
This is a covered marketplace with characteristic narrow paths and small stalls. Clothes, food, spices, beautiful rugs and much more are sold here. The souk in Marrakech is to that extent an experience for all the senses, due to the many scents, shouts from sellers and the large selection of merchandise.
The Minarets of Marrakech
Marrakech is a city that for centuries has been influenced by the Islamic architectural tradition of magnificent mosques, which are densely populated with colorful handmade tiles.
When looking out over Marrakech, the gaze automatically falls on the city’s minarets, which tower over the city. The Moroccan minarets are tall, often square towers, which are used to call the inhabitants of the city to prayer several times a day.
The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque in particular has a special significance. Like the mosque, the tower is built of sandstone, and points a full 77 meters into the air. The mosque was completed in the year 1195, and has since called citizens to prayer.
Places to experience in Morocco
Marrakech
Marrakech is one of Morocco’s largest cities. Here is a magical atmosphere of 1001 Night’s Adventures, which is created by the colorful buildings and scents of the bazaar’s colorful spices. In Marrakech you will find the country’s largest souk.
The old town of Medina is shielded from the rest of the city by a wall all around. The medina is rightly inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you can go exploring again and again.
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen, also known as The Blue Pearl is a historic masterpiece and well worth a visit on your trip to Morocco. The city was originally built as a fort in 1471 and is known for its distinctive blue color.
The city is a fantastic representative of the Andalusian building style. Along with the charming streets, it has attracted countless tourists to Chefchaouen. Markets and culinary tastes can also be found here.
Casablanca
Casablanca is located on the Atlantic coast and is with its 3.8 million inhabitants Morocco’s largest city. Casablanca is also the name of a true film classic from 1942, but the city is far more than a beautiful backdrop.
Classical Arabic art, architecture and buildings can be found in abundance here. For example, visit the Hassan II Mosque, which has the highest minaret in the world and can accommodate up to 25,000 worshipers.
