Why I love Morocco

“I first went to Morocco as a backpacking student in 1993. I didn’t plan it – another trip had fallen through – but it was one of the happiest accidents of my life. I got wonderfully lost in the medina in Fez, got blisters climbing Jebel Toubkal, sunburn in the desert in Merzouga and hypnotised by the grand spectacle of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el-Fna. Most importantly, it inspired me to come back, and over the last 20...” Read More

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A day in the life of Djemaa el-Fna

Marrakesh’s main square is the city’s magical centrepiece, a stage on which street-theatre performances are acted out across the day. Like any accomplished magician, Djemaa el-Fna doesn't reveal all the tricks up its sleeve straightaway, meaning you’ll need to revisit it several times during the day to enjoy the full show. Here's what to expect at morning, noon and night.

A horse and carriage drive through a sunny Djemaa el-Fna. Image by Alberto Manuel Urosa Toledano/Moment Editorial/Getty Images
Jessica Lee
Lonely Planet Writer

Morocco's ultimate outdoor activities

Hoist yourself up gorges that seem to melt like candlewax in the midday heat. Chase Barbary sheep downhill on a mountain bike. Hurtle along rapids as they squeeze through slot canyons. Morocco, it seems, was made for outdoor adventurers.

And for those who prefer to enjoy the country's landscapes at a slower pace, there are palm-filled gorges to trek, lagoons to splash about in and camels to ride through the desert. Time to hit Morocco's great outdoors.
Paula Hardy
Lonely Planet Writer

Treasure hunting: shopping in Marrakesh

Marrakesh has been a trading town since the 11th century and it can still satisfy the most ardent shopaholic. Its warren of souks are the quintessential Moroccan shopping experience, but there's more: in-the-know buyers also make a beeline for the design district of Sidi Ghamen or upscale Gueliz for contemporary crafts, one-of-a-kind fashions and that quirky lamp that would look just amazing in the dining room...

Shop for everything from leather to lanterns in Marrakesh's souks. Image by Amos Chapple / Lonely Planet Images / Getty
Sarah Gilbert
Lonely Planet Writer
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3-Night Kasbah Experience from Marrakech

If you are starting the discovery of Morocco from Marrakech this tour is a good introduction to see colors and architecture of the desert part of Morocco, the way of construction in the south is typical made by basic material inherited from the old generations, the result of that is the number of the monuments we found edified specially the kasbah of telouet and the kasbah of Ouarzazate.many sites to discover.
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Private 3-Night Trip from Fez to Marrakech with Berber Experience

This trip is for you if you would like to start your trip in Fez and end in Marrakech - cross the medium Atlas and dunes of Merzouga, various views to enjoy and discover along the way to Marrakech.
$500.79 Small group tours

2-Night Desert Experience Trip from Marrakech to Fez

This tour is for all the guests who are interested to start their stay in Marrakech and finish it in Fez or in the north of Morocco, by this tour they will discover the High Atlas and Medium Atlas crossing the desert area with an experience of Berber tent and camel ride.
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3 Days Morocco Private Tour from Tangier

If you are already visiting Spain and you’re looking for the most exotic weekend break, extend your journey south to the Kingdom of Morocco. Yes you can! with our Morocco 3 days private tour of Morocco you will enjoy the beauty of Morocco in a very short time.
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3-Day Merzouga Desert Adventure Private Tour from Fez

Enjoy a 2-night trip to the Sahara Desert from Fez. Spend one night at a kasbah, and one in a Berber desert camp.
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Private Tour: 3-Night Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech with Camel Trek

Travel from Fez to Marrakech on this 4-day tour and enjoy a camel trek, a desert camp, the Todgha Gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and more on route.
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