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Souks, riads, the Sahara and sensory intensity unlike anywhere else on earth.
Marrakech hits you immediately. The calls to prayer, the smell of spice market, the hammered copper, the labyrinthine medina that refuses to make sense — it is one of the most disorienting and exhilarating places on earth. It takes a day to find your bearings, and then you never want to leave.
Morocco is far more than Marrakech. Fes has the world's largest medieval medina and the centuries-old tanneries. The Sahara around Merzouga has 150m dunes and Bedouin camps for nights under the stars. The blue-washed hill town of Chefchaouen is in the Rif mountains. Morocco rewards a circuit over a single city.
The 14 specialist souks of Marrakech, the tanneries of Fes, the carpet cooperatives — Morocco's craft traditions are extraordinary and still actively practised.
Sahara desert overnight camps, Atlas Mountain trekking, the Draa Valley oases and the Todra Gorge rock climbing.
Moroccan cuisine is one of the world's great food cultures — bastilla, tagine, harira, pastilla and the extraordinary spice culture of the souks.
Stay inside the medina walls in a riad for the full experience. Expensive to stay but worth it.
The most authentic imperial city — a genuine working medieval city, not a tourist attraction.
The small town at the base of Erg Chebbi dunes — 3-day 4WD southwest circuit.
Firm 'la shukran' (no thank you in Arabic) or 'non merci' works for persistent touts — never follow anyone offering to show you around without agreeing a price first
Dress modestly in medinas — covered shoulders and knees for both men and women is genuinely appreciated
Riads include breakfast — often the best meal in Morocco. Fresh msemen, argan oil, olives and coffee
Bargaining in souks is expected — start at 40% of the asking price, meet in the middle. Never start if unwilling to complete
The train from Casablanca to Fes and Marrakech is excellent — comfortable and reliable
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Curated activities worth booking in advance — via GetYourGuide.
The souks, Bahia Palace and Djemaa el-Fna with a guide who prevents getting lost.
Sunset camel trek to Erg Chebbi, Berber dinner and sleeping under the stars.
The 9,000 alleyways and 1,000-year-old tanneries.
The blue-painted mountain town — best early morning.
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