Morocco Travel Guide
On a visit to Morocco you can get a taste for the modern rush of the cosmopolitan cities, sample the peace and quiet of the sand dunes, admire the view of snow capped mountains dotted with Berber villages, or explore the beautiful beaches along the Moroccan coastline. There are lots of things to see and do, which suit all different kinds of holidaymaker. By hiring a car, you will have the speed and flexibility to get around and see and do the things that interest you.
Morocco has a rich and traditional culture and many visitors visit in search of Royal Palaces, unexpected oases, distinctive handicrafts and fantastic hospitality. All of this seems worlds apart from Spain, which is only a one hour ferry ride away!
The main cities of Rabat, Meknes, and Marrakech offer lots of the traditional Moroccan things to see and do, but mixes them with the excitement of a fast-paced cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Where to stay...
The accommodation options in Morocco include the usual self catering, bed & breakfast, camping & caravanning, hotels and youth hostels. As with many other countries Morocco adds its own personal twist. For example, the traditional Moroccan mud brick courtyard houses known as ‘Riads’, add a Moroccan twist to bed & breakfast accommodation in many of Morocco’s towns and cities. Hotels are graded on the normal star rating used in other countries and as with other countries the ratings can vary from other countries. Many of the international hotels have made their way into the main towns and cities and the increasing number of visitors to Morocco has led to the ongoing development of new hotels in the main tourist areas. There are also various campsites throughout Morocco and details of these can be obtained from the National Tourist Office.
Things to see and do
- Visit the Sahara, the world’s largest desert. Camel treks can be arranged throughout the Sahara Desert region in southwestern Morocco.
- Trek one of the trails up the Atlas Mountains.
- Get a bargain piece of handicraft at the ‘Souk’, in Fes, these markets can be found throughout Morocco.
- Take a traditional steam bath known as a ‘Hammam’.
- Go on a camel trek in the Sahara Desert and camp under the stars on a camel caravan.
- Go white water rafting and admire the gorges on the rivers in the High and Middle Atlas ranges.
- Mountain bike through desert oases and rugged terrain trails in the Anti-Atlas and Draa Valley.
- See the square in Old Marrakech with its henna painters, potion sellers, snake charmers and acrobats by day and its story tellers, Gnaoua musicians and belly dancers by night.
- Explore Casablanca’s white-washed old town and admire its Moroccan art deco glories from wrought iron geometric arabesque gates to faded movie palaces.
- International Arts Festival, Asilah.
Festivals and events
- Traditional Handicrafts Festival (May)
- Almond Blossom Festival (February)
- Wax Lantern Festival
- Rose Festival (May)
- Cherry Festival (June)
- Olive Festival (December)
- Honey Festival (May)
- Festival of Fiances (September)
- Festival of Fantasia (September)
- Porcelin Festival (September)
- Date Festival (October)
- Horse Festival (October)
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