Things to do in morocco

Morocco is a gorgeous country of diverse cultures and a long eventful history that has witnessed the sequence and inheritance of rule between many dynasties. Morocco stands as a pioneer for diversity whether in civilization or in nature as you shall witness when you visit this amazing country. When planning your trip to Morocco, here are the top things to do in Morocco.

1- Visit the Medina of Fez :

The medina of Fez is a 12 century old world heritage site, which is the most populated old city in the world with over 300k+ residents. The medina will make you feel as if you have ventured to the middle ages of the Islamic world with the stylish Andausian and Arabic architecture along with the yellow color that dominates the scene. The medina is home to many historical monuments like the gorgeous Medersa BouNania, the Qarawiyin university, which is the first ever university in the world, the famous leather tanneries and shops and giant gates like Bab Boujloud “The Blue Gate”.

2- Stay in a Riad :

When you’re in Morocco and especially in Fez, you shouldn’t miss the chance to stay at a traditional Riad in the Medina. Riads are the equivalent if villas or luxurious houses in the Medina. They testify to the beauty of the Arab-Andalusian architecture with beautiful courtyards, an inside garden and even swimming pools and beautiful fountains. Riads are most famous for their captivating mosaic, stunning tilework and woodwork, Tadelakt showers and most importantly they provide an authentic feeling to the kind of beauty and detail Morocco is all about.

3- Visit Chefchaouen :

Chefchaouen, famous with the well-deserved nickname “The blue city” is a small town in the Rif Mountains which is, well, as the nickname says, blue. It is famous for being blue and serene as well as very picturesque with the gorgeous Rif Mountains as a backdrop.

4- Visit Meknes and Volubilis :

You can’t miss out on visiting the Ismaili city of Meknes, which is as charming as Fez, where you can visit many monuments like Mausoleum Moulay Ismail and the biggest gate in Morocco, “Bab Mansour”, which is unmatched, even by those of Fez. Neighboring Meknes, you’ll find the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you can glance the standing pillars of the mansions and visit the museums. Visit the Middle Atlas Mountains

5- Visit the Middle Atlas Mountains :

The Middle Atlas is one of the four mountain series that cross Morocco. It is famous for being home to a majority of the Berber community, with the city of Azrou as the capital of the Berbers in the Middle Atlas. They provide a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Medinas as their cedar forests are breathtakingly beautiful where you will find many streams, rivers and lakes. They are home to the playful Barbery Macaque monkeys. The cities of the Middle Atlas showcase a European side of Morocco, especially in Ifrane, nicknamed “The Switzerland of Morocco”.

6- Visit the Sahara desert :

Your trip in Morocco is incomplete if you do not visit the Sahara desert, ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night in a desert camp in the Middle of the golden dunes under the countless stars of the sky. It is a once in a lifetime experience to immerse yourself with the Berber nomads and reflect on the beauty of life under the desert moon.

7- Visit Marrakech :

Marrakech is the most famous touristic destination in Morocco, nicknamed “The red city” for the dominant red color of the city walls. The Jamaa El Fna square is famous for the traditional folkloric shows and storytellers “Halqa” where Robert Plant and Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin played music with a Gnawa band back in 1994. El Koutobia mosque that neighbors the square is one of the biggest, most beautiful and most important mosques in Morocco. Marrakech’s medina is a labyrinthine of markets and traditional riads.

8- Try Special Dishes of each city :

Moroccan cuisine is one of the most delicious and acclaimed cuisines in the whole world. Each Moroccan region is famous for few particular dishes which you have to try like El Medfouna dish in Merzouga, Tanjia inn Marrakech, Bastilla and prunes tagine in Fez and fish Tagine in coastal cities. All of these dishes along with Couscous and Tagines make for a long, diverse and delightful Moroccan menu to choose from.