Morocco Destinations

Popular Morocco destinations include Marrakech, Fes, Chefchaouen, Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Merzouga and the Sahara Desert. The best places for you depend on your trip length, interests and starting city.

For a first Morocco trip, many travelers combine one or two major cities such as Marrakech or Fes with a different landscape such as the Atlas Mountains, Essaouira or Merzouga. A longer trip can connect several regions.

Merzouga is one of the best-known gateways to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Sahara itineraries often combine Merzouga with the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley or Todra Gorge.

Fes, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat are important historic cities, while Chefchaouen, Tangier, Essaouira and Asilah offer very different architecture, atmosphere and regional character.

In one week, it is usually better to focus on a smaller region or a simple route rather than trying to see the whole country. Around two to four main destinations can make the trip more comfortable, depending on driving distances.

Start with the places you most want to see, then check the travel time between them. Morocco is large and routes between the north, Atlantic coast, mountains and Sahara Desert can take many hours, so a balanced itinerary is usually more enjoyable.