Has anyone been to Morocco?

Question

If so could you give me some info on where to go etc. Would be interested in going there around July time. Is that a good tim to go?

Answer 1

I have been there.
In summer it will be very hot there!!!

Answer 2

These answers are all ridiculous. I'm a woman who has lived in Morocco for almost 2 years, mostly without hassle.

Although it's true that women should cover up (short sleeves are OK, cleavage and legs above the knee aren't) to avoid harassment and there are "guides" who will try to offer their services, a lot of that has gone away in the past few years.

Morocco is a lovely country - the most popular places with tourists are Marrakech and Fez (both very safe, and full of history), as well as Meknes, which is nearby Fez. Tangier should be avoided; it's a nice city, but a port city and somewhat dangerous. Casablanca is the same.

Other places to visit:
Rabat - capital
Chefchaouen - mountain village, full of hashish
Essaouira - lovely windy beach town
Agadir - full of package tourists but cleanest beaches
Ifrane - like a Swiss mountain village
Azrou - Berber village near Fez

Answer 3

Some very interesting answers here some love it some not. We do plenty of travel and what we felt about Morocco was a mixture of things. We loved the deserts and enjoyed the markets but we became very very wary about the locals. I don't mean to denigrate those who have lived their and like any place you live you see things differently and people treat you differently. But for us I have never come across a country where hawkers are insistent and where there are so many little scams to make some money off you. And we have done much travel in India and SE Asia

Dressing conservatively was not a problems and sensible. However my partner found it quite difficult to deal with the fact that when she was out on her own Men often were rude to her or ignored her or when she walked past a cafe it was only used by men who just sat in rows watching her walk past. No harm just a little overwhelming she said

We were very pleased to leave for India

Answer 4

I was there - loved it... the lonely planet guide book is very good for here, I found it very useful.

The main places I would recommend are Cascades d'Ouzoud near Marrakesh (look it up in the guide book or on the web).. we stayed outside in a camping site right at the foot of the falls - amazing.

The next is a camel trek into the Sahara - very touristy but still amazing. We did a lot of independent stuff but used a tour company from Marrakesh (Sahara Expeditions - in guide book, cheap) to do a tour of the Todra Gorge, the Dades Gorge and the Erg Chebbi (Sahara) due to time constraints.

Answer 5

It’s good to get answers from people like Nomadic.
I also love Morocco, I haven’t been living there, but I work a lot with that country, so I have the big luck to be able to go several times during the year.
I also have fantastic friends in Morocco.
At the moment I’m thinking about buying an apartment in Agadir just next to the beach.
Agadir is one of the nicest places I have ever seen. It’s touristy, but still conserves its Moroccan character.
As I live just 2 hours away in plane (I live in Gran Canaria) it’s a very nice option to get a holiday / weekend residence there.
Clime is the same as here in Gran Canaria, just around a few degrees hotter and it always depends where you go, as in the Atlas mountains it is always very fresh and during winter there is snow and there are places to do ski.
I think we should stop behaving like complete idiots, thinking that just our European or American way of life is the only right way to live. People who never have set a foot into the North African continence think that they can have an opinion about the way of life there. And even worse, these tourists, who are thinking that they are so much superior than anybody else living in their own countries... they just close ¡their eyes, don’t want to learn anything about the foreign culture and way of life. Listen, Morocco has been one of the most important cities, people from all over the world went to study in Marrakech... long before the first settlers arrived in USA...
What happens is that many of you think that a Islamic state like Morocco must be inferior to your country...
I almost recommend the months of end of April /May/ June and September / October/ starting November to travellers-
You should avoid going during Ramadan.
What to see?
Well, the classic ones first: Marrakech, Fez, Casablanca, Rabat, Agadir... going through the Atlas mountains and oasis, visiting local markets of the small Berber town you meet on the way... tasting the great local food (not in the typical touristy restaurants, go where local people go!! People are very friendly and helpful, so don’t mind going to local places). You should also visit the Sahara desert, it’s so amazing... maybe you can organize going on a trip sleeping a night in the desert. It’s one of the best experiences I have ever had... but remember: During the day in the desert it’s very hot and at night it’s cold...
What else? Try a donkey ride... visit the Berber city Massa, the local market there is really one of the best I have seen.
Whatever, mix with the people. I never had any problems, I found people with big smiles on their faces, very helpful and always treating me with respect.
I’m a woman and all I can say is, that if you say "no" - everybody understands and there is no problem. Just the same as anywhere else in Europe...
If you want to have fun and enjoy night life, don’t worry in all big cities there are places to go. .
Marrakech is such a in place at the moment, so going out there might be a little expensive, but I recommend you the Pacha discotheque, it’s really amazing!!
If you stay in Agadir, I recommend you the "So", it’s situated next the hotel Sofitel and it’s a amazing place: Cocktail bar, restaurant and discotheque with life music. Last year a Canadian band played and honestly I had more fun than in the famous discotheque Joy in Madrid.
Enjoy, have a good time...

Answer 6

Went years ago, if you're travelling on your own you will be followed by these men who call themselves 'guide', they want to guide you around for a small fee, usually in a round-about-way they will make a bee line to a carpet shop (where they get a percentage of what you buy) - they can be ever so tiresome.
Rabat, the capital city was more modern and upbeat, no 'guides'.
If you're a woman, cover yourself up. I saw a girl in hot pants and halter being followed by a group of men, cat-calling, whistling, generally being a nuisance.
Do not try to go into these markets (like a maze) on your own, you will get lost, hire one of those guides or get a proper one from the travel agency.

Answer 7

yes it is a very good country full of varieties of cultures u can visit casablanca which is the biggest city in morocco there u can find the third biggest mosque in the world... u can also visit marrakech there is a place there called jemaà lefna which is a universal place.... & u can see essaouira or agadir or ouarzazate which is becomes hollywod africa
u can see these cities by writing the name of the city in google & u will see...

Answer 8

hey im moroccan i go every year

try to go around june maybe may when the whether is hot because it gets sort of crowded around july/august

Answer 9

Don't bother. It's a hideous place. July will be steaming hot and absolutely stinking. You'll be harrassed from the second you arrive and don't expect to be able to use the beaches. Seriously, have a re-think.

Answer 10

Have a look at what these have said about it.