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Sat at the crossroads between Africa and Europe, Morocco is a land of contrasts. Major cities with art-deco centres lead to rural areas that are as diverse as their residents. Rural oases gaze out over the Sahara Desert, while the snow-capped Atlas Mountains tower over the country.
A riot of colour at every turn, a burst of flavour in every plate, and the gentle call to prayer five times per day awaken senses. To best understand Morocco, roll up your sleeves and learn to cook a traditional tagine, soak up the surf culture along its coastline, or learn one of the traditional trades (zellig tilework, leathersmithing, or even coppersmithing) from a master craftsman.
The cuisine — fresh from the field, valleys and oceans — is known for being flavourful rather than spicy. But it’s the warm hospitality and enriching encounters that make a trip to Morocco unforgettable.
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Agafay Desert
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Marrakesh
Brightly coloured textiles, richly patterned pottery and arabesque jewellery are among the beautiful things you can find in the vibrant Marrakesh souks...Read more -
Rabat
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Moulay Idriss
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Toubkal
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Casablanca
Morocco’s largest city sits beside the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its rich history...Read more -
Essaouira
Sip mint tea and feast on fresh fish as you sit in a coastal eatery and watch life go by in this walled harbour town...Read more -
Merzouga
Once you’ve arrived at Merzouga — gateway to the Sahara — you will find yourself surrounded by the dry heat and sand dunes of the desert...Read more -
Ait Bougmez Valley
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Chefchaouen
In this city in the Rif Mountains, everything is a shade of blue, from the paved alleyways to the front doors of sky blue houses...Read more -
Meknes
Meknes is one of four historic capital cities of Morocco (the others being Fes, Marrakech and Rabat)...Read more -
Fes
Founded in the 9th century, Fes is the best-preserved medieval city in the Muslim world and is a colourful and bustling place to explore...Read more -
Midelt
This small town lies in the high plains between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountain ranges...Read more -
Todra Gorge
No trip to Morocco is complete without a walk in the wadis...Read more -
Ouarzazate
A gateway town to the vast Sahara desert, Ouarzazate is best-known for the huge Taourirt Kasbah that is nome to a 19th-century palace...Read more -
Volubilis
Once believed to have been the ancient capital of Mauretania, partially-excavated Volubilis is an archaeologist’s dream...Read more
Morocco's Imperial Cities
Delve into Morocco's history and culture
Approx. 8 days
Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Fes (1) → Volubilis (1) → Marrakesh (3) → Casablanca (1)
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Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Fes (1) → Volubilis (1) → Marrakesh (3) → Casablanca (1)
Imperial Cities and the Sahara
A journey through Morocco past and present
Approx. 9 days
Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Fes (1) → Merzouga (2) → Todra Gorge (1) → Ouarzazate (1) → Marrakesh (2)
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Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Fes (1) → Merzouga (2) → Todra Gorge (1) → Ouarzazate (1) → Marrakesh (2)
In-Depth Morocco
A grand tour of Morocco's highlights
Approx. 14 days
Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Chefchaouen (1) → Volubilis (1) → Fes (1) → Merzouga (2) → Todra Gorge (1) → Marrakesh (3) → Essaouira (3)
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Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Chefchaouen (1) → Volubilis (1) → Fes (1) → Merzouga (2) → Todra Gorge (1) → Marrakesh (3) → Essaouira (3)
Classic Morocco
Imperial cities, nature and Berber culture
Approx. 11 days
Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Fes (1) → Volubilis (1) → Merzouga (2) → Todra Gorge (1) → Ouarzazate (3) → Casablanca (1)
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Casablanca (1 days) → Rabat (1) → Fes (1) → Volubilis (1) → Merzouga (2) → Todra Gorge (1) → Ouarzazate (3) → Casablanca (1)
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