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Best places to visit in Morocco

Going on holiday in Morocco is always a lovely surprise. Between the kasbahs, the old medinas, the palm groves and the deserts, it will really blow you away, with good reason! However, too many tourists choose to stay at a resortand leave themselves little opportunity to truly discover the country and its inhabitants.

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A trip to Morocco is definitely a chance to ride a mehari camel in the desert over the pink dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, through the depths of the Drâa Valley, or on the burning trails of Erg Chegaga. The Middle Atlas Mountains is the recommended region for hiking through surreal landscapes that are worthy of the thousand and one nights, with clay houses perched on the uneven and colourful mountains in the Dadès Gorge and the Todgha Gorge.

For those who especially wish to visit the cities, there is no lack of opportunities. Rabat, the capital, and Casablanca are very Westernised. On the other hand, losing yourself in the alleys of the Medina of Fez or in the markets in Marrakesh is an unforgettable experience and a feast for the senses.

Finally, charming seaside resorts like Essaouira welcome holidaymakers who want to go swimming with open arms and low costs.

Morocco is a pure jewel for those who invest a little time and some research into her. It's up to you!

Julie Olagnol
Located in the High Atlas Mountains south of Imilchil, Agoudal is at the junction of the Dadès and Todgha Gorges. It's one of the highest inhabited villages in Morocco, at more than 7500 feet above sea level.
The Atlas is a chain of mountains which traverses Morocco, but also Algeria and Tunisia. Its highest point is in Morocco, Mount Toubkal at 4167 metres.
The main attraction of Ben Slimane is its forest of cork oaks. An ideal place for nature lovers, away from the hubbub of the city.
Boumalne is the little departure town for the Dades Gorge where you can take in the sight of all the kasbahs.
Only 150 kilometres from Marrakesh, near Beni Mellal in the Middle Atlas, the Ouzoud waterfalls are a great change of scenery.
Known as the "blue city" as its medina is painted all shades of blue, Chefchaouen is certainly one of the most enchanting Moroccan cities.
Between the Dades valley and that of Draa, the Jbel Saghro is the eastern extension of the Anti-Atlas.
Erg Chebbi is a piece of desertdotted with dunes which change according to the wind. An essential stop to discover this ecosystem and to spend a madly romantic night. An easy place to test an unusual form of transport: the camel.
Erg Chigaga is a collection of dunes at the end of the Draa valley.
A charming coastal town open to the Atlantic.
In the High Atlas' piedmont, south of Marrakech, the Dadès Valley stretches for almost 170 kilometres between Ouarzazate and Boulamne-Dadès.
It's without doubt the most touristy town in Morocco, thanks to its amazing souk and the immense Jema El Fna Square.
Doing a camel trek in the highest dunes of Morocco is an unforgettable adventure to add to your schedule during a stay in Merzouga, Morocco!
In the High Atlas, Ourika Valley is a mythical destination: it is the highest mountainous region in North Africa and includes the mountain (or jebel) Toubkal.
Situated in north-eastern Morocco, near the new city of Taza, Tazekka National Park (literally "pyramid" in Berber) is one of ten nature parks in Morocco.
A small fishing village on the coast in the south of Morocco.
Toubkal (4,167 metres) dominates the High Atlas.
The Tasseout valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Grand Atlas Mountains.
The Drâa Valley stretches from the south-east of Ouarzazate to the Mhamid area, to the edge of the border with Algeria.
Volubilis is a pretty Berber city recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site and located in Northern Morocco, near Meknès.
A large town in the north of Morocco, Tétouan is a must-see during at trip to Morocoo, its souk being reason enough alone.
Situated in the Valley of Dades, the Valley of the Roses stretches for 30 kilometres from the village of El-Kelaâ M'Gouna to the village of Boutharar, at the foot of the Atlas.
An incredible kasbah preserved from the 11th century, Ait Benhaddou resembles a mirage with its homes made of earth.
Aït Bou Guemmez is a fairly isolated valley, situated between the High and Middle Atlas. Nature lovers and those wanting to meet local communities will love it.
At the gateway to the Great South, Dakhla is the last place before the Mauritian border.
The small town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is a historical and spiritual town very important for the religion known as Meknès-Tafilalet.
The Todra Gorges are unmissable in the Middle Atlas. They can be visited from Tinghir.
Azrou is a pretty village situated in the Moroccan Middle Atlas around 90 km from Fez. It is an ideal place for beautiful walks and to meet friendly locals.
Situated in the heart of the Middle Atlas, Lake Aguelmane Sidi Ali is part of the national park of Khénifra and Ifrane
Akchour is a small dour in Northern Morocco, in the Talassemtane national park, in the Rif mountains.

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