Travelers to Morocco will start their trip from Marrakech. The city has much to offer tourists: the mountains, desert and sea are just a stone's throw away from the hotels. The city guide will help you explore the well-known cultural attractions. Here you can buy colorful spices, sweet treats, visit a relaxing hammam and enjoy the exotic landscapes.
Marrakech is known for its hectic life, but if you are craving a little peace after a few days of active sightseeing, then head to the Pal-oasis Palmeraie, located on the northern outskirts of the city, which is the epitome of tranquility. Centuries-old date palms and fully landscaped resorts provide the tranquility needed to recharge your batteries and relax.
For golfers, the Palmeraie Palace (rates start at $82 per room, per night) offers the most beautiful views of the city, boasting stunning views of the nearby Atlas Mountains.
Ninety minutes south of Marrakech is the largest mountain range in North Africa, the Atlas. The natural beauty here is stunning. The landscape changes throughout the seasons in incredible contrasts: thick snow in winter, swollen rivers in spring, fierce scorching sun in the summer months, and finally a kaleidoscope of reds and browns in autumn. If you want, you can try to climb the highest peak of the range. Hiking along the beautiful routes of the Mizane or Azzadene valleys will satisfy your craving for untouched nature.
A three-hour drive west of Marrakech takes the traveller to Essaouira, where the wind gets so wild that lying on the beach can be a bit of a challenge, although it’s the best conditions for surfers. Stroll around the town and discover art galleries, charming boutiques and a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site – the medina, citadel, bastions and narrow streets lined with souvenir shops. Don’t miss the bustling port of Essaouira, where traditional blue fishing boats bring in a big catch of the day.
The desert can be reached in less than an hour from Marrakech. There are various ways to explore the Agafay stone desert: stay in an authentic nomadic tent, ride camels or quad bikes through the rocky landscape. This is not a classic desert, as there are no undulating sand dunes here, because the vastness of the natural attraction is a barren, flat, rocky landscape. At night, the Agafay sky is filled with millions of stars. A night spent in a tent in the desert costs $ 278, where you will have a romantic dinner under the starry sky, yoga classes and stargazing through a telescope.
From Marrakech you can get to Tangier. The city is located on the northern edge of the country, just below the Strait of Gibraltar. It has been Europe's gateway to Africa for centuries. At its peak, Tangier was as important as London and New York. In the early 1920s, Tangier flourished, attracting many eccentrics, artists, international spies and millionaires.
The city is currently experiencing a renaissance. Investments are flooding Tangier. A new marina has already been built, as well as many cultural attractions.
Two hours south of Tangier is one of Morocco's most recognizable cities, Chefchaouen, the Blue City. It is famous for its blue houses, creating an otherworldly landscape. Although the city is much smaller than Tangier, Chefchaouen has plenty of interesting places: cafes with live music, workshops of local artisans, souvenir shops and park areas will greatly diversify the tourist's vacation.
