The best places to visit in Morocco

Whether you're planning a week in Morocco or a longer holiday, five regions hold most of what makes the country unforgettable: the desert, the imperial medinas, the High Atlas, the Atlantic coast and the Marrakech souks. Here's how to think about each one.

Verified view of the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou in southern Morocco
Imperial Cities & Desert
The Grand Moroccan Passage
Verified view of the dunes of Erg Chigaga in southern Morocco
Desert & Adventure
Private Bivouac, Erg Chigaga
Verified panoramic view of the medina of Fès
Culture & Crafts
Medinas with a private historian
Verified panoramic view of the Aït Bouguemez valley in Morocco's High Atlas
Nature & Trekking
High Atlas, private lodge
Verified view of Essaouira's Atlantic city walls
Atlantic Coast
Essaouira, city of winds
Verified spice stalls in a souk in the Marrakech medina
Gastronomy & Crafts
Souks & Flavours of Marrakech
Verified view of the former Jewish quarter of Fès
Heritage & Memory
Jewish Heritage in Morocco
Traveller seen from behind inside a documented Marrakech interior
Wellbeing & Culture
Women's Morocco Escape

Best time to visit, by region

  • October to April — desert & south
    The best window for Erg Chigaga and the Sahara: cool nights, mild days, and skies clear enough for genuine stargazing.
  • March to June — imperial medinas
    Fès, Marrakech and Chefchaouen are at their best before the summer heat sets in, with light that's ideal for walking tours.
  • May to September — Atlantic coast
    Essaouira benefits from summer trade winds that temper the heat — the best season for its wild beaches and terrace-side medina life.
  • June to September — High Atlas
    The Berber valleys and Toubkal trails are most accessible in summer, once the mountain passes are clear of snow.

Getting there

Most of our travellers arrive via Casablanca Mohammed V airport or Marrakech Menara airport. Every journey includes a private transfer from the moment you land, and itineraries can be arranged to start from Casablanca if that's your entry point into Morocco.

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