Where to go if travelling to Morocco?

Question

I'm going on a trip to Morocco for a week this winter. Which places should I visit?

Answer 1

The first answer you got is a good one but it depends on how you are travelling. I agree with all of them if you have a car and enough time. If you are travelling by public transport the top places that I would visit are the Hassan II mosque, and as a minimum do guided walking tours around Meknes, Fes and Marrakech. I have written some tips and advice for Marrakech below and also some general stuff including about food. Additionally, make sure you have olives in Meknes. You only have a week so you can't realistically do the desert thing without missing out on other stuff because it is a long drive. However, if you are not limited to travelling by train Todra Gorge is also good. Essaouira is boring unless you want to lie on the beach all day next to French people. 3 to 4 days in Marrakech is definitely worthwhile as there is loads to do in Marrakech and it is a great place to go exploring on foot. Here are a few tips and some advice you might want to consider but it really depends on what you like doing. There are plenty of museums and that sort of thing. You should try to get your hotel to arrange for a guide to take you on a walking tour and see some of the historical sites like ruined palaces, tombs and the ramparts in the old town, which are all worth seeing. Otherwise get a guide book and pick the ones you are interested in and go by petit taxi. If you travel anywhere by petit taxi agree the fare in advance. This applies to all places in Morocco. There are also some nice gardens to wander through. I think the best two are called the Majorelle gardens and the Menara gardens. Be aware that you cannot drink or buy alchohol anywhere near the mosque in the old town, not even in a hotel or restuarant; though the new town is very westernised and full of bars and clubs if you want to go out and get drunk at night! I recommend YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY STAY IN THE OLD TOWN near the medina. That way you can go exploring round the most interesting places and not have to pay for the journey there and back. The souks are very interesting and worth wandering through (and getting lost in?). There are several entrances on Jemaa el-Fna square. If you get lost just go back in again and you will eventually end up on Jemaa el-Fna square. You can buy most things and they are organised into covered streets selling particular things e.g. shoes, jewellery, metalware, leatherware etc. Everything is very cheap in Morocco but YOU HAVE TO BARTER. They will most likely start you at a price that is many times what the product is worth. (If you don't know how to barter watch Monty Python's Life of Brian!) Jemaa el-Fna square has snake-charmers and stuff like that going on. The fruit they sell is fresh and safe to eat as is all food in restaurants and hotels. At night the square comes alive aswell.
YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY HAVE A HAMAAM AND A MASSAGE. I've never found anything like a Moroccan Hamaam except in Jordan but it was no way as good as in Morocco. There is a posh place somewhere that I went to called Bains de Marrakech which was great but you can get them at most hotels much cheaper. Wherever you go you will need to book it in advance. Food wise you will no doubt end up having Tajine at some point but MAKE SURE YOU ALSO TRY PASTILLA. It is the most heavenly dish it makes my mouth water thinking about it. Kebabs are good for lunch. Harirra is also nice as a type of soup. Couscous is a speciality and is a traditional main meal, especially on Fridays. Couscous will be fresh, hand made and home-made and cooked to perfection; thus it will taste much better than you've ever had before. Postcards should be posted only in a Post Office if you want to guarantee delivery. There is one overlooking the Jemaa el-Fna square which is impossible to miss. Its pointless me saying anything more because you will find it most fun if you go exploring yourself. I should repeat again that you will love a Hamaam and follow it with a full-body massage for a truly relaxing experience. And try Pigeon Pastilla.

Answer 2

Where are you flying into? Where are you staying? Are you going with other people? Depending on all those factors, Marrakesh is a great touristy place, but if you want smaller and less crowded, Fes is always a nice option. Agadir is more modern since it was destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt, but it's also got nice things to do. Rabat, the capital city of Morocco, is not as alluring as some of the other cities in Morocco, but it does offer some points of interest as well.

Enjoy your trip!

Answer 3

-Kasbah region, Ait Benhadou
-Fes
_Marrakesh for sure
-Casablanca is a waste of time- except for the Hassan II mosque
-Merzouga- incredible Sarahan sandunes- trust me, it's awesome!
-the High Atlas region

Get a Moroccan guidebook from the library and read up on what interests you- it's a huge, diverse, and gorgeous place!

Answer 4

of course it rather is very nicely to holiday on my own =] basically dress respectfully and don't flow outdoors during the late night hours interior the alleys by potential of your self =] otherwise, you would be ok. it would be greater exciting to have a chum contain you. attempt making buddies and get to be responsive to the human beings around you =] Have a brilliant stay!

Answer 5

Depends on your interests. There is toooo much to do here. Skiing, hiking, boating, desert, mountains, ocean views, golfing, camel rides, horseback riding, Turkish baths, excavations of ancient Romans, and many historical sights. What is it that you are interested in?

Answer 6

Xaouen
Marrakesh
Zagora