In the surrounding areas of Marrakech and the centre of the country, the nature is absolutely spectacular. Sportsmen and adventurers have the opportunity to really enjoy roaming these beautiful landscapes by foot!

Walks in the centre of Morocco

If there is a place that sums up the incredible diversity and richness of the beautiful country of Morocco, it is certainly the countless markets called souks.  You will dive into the unforgettable atmosphere and you will find everything imaginable and more.

Morocco's incredible souks

Today, Morocco has a worldwide reputation for its numerous cultural and principally musical festivals. It's a great occasion to discover the artistic riches of the country during a trip to Morocco.

Music festivals in Morocco

Morocco is world famous for its imperial cities. Every day, tourists from the four corners of the earth tour round the incredible palaces and gardens in these unique places. A breath taking visit in the heart of Morocco's history.

Morocco's superb imperial cities

It's without doubt the most touristy town in Morocco, thanks to its amazing souk and the immense Jema El Fna Square.

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Salaam alaikoum! When we think of Morocco, it is the buzzing and colourful souks, filled with the scent of exotic spices that spring to mind. We conjure up images of magnificent palaces, lush gardens and white, sandy beaches that stretch far into the horizon. But there is more to Morocco; a depth that goes beyond its beauty and colour. There is its soul, a heart that beats not only in the bazaars but also across its lands, all there for you to discover as you immerse yourself in the daily lives of its people. By meeting these people and by enjoying their hospitality during your stay, you will see Morocco and its inhabitants unveil the hidden treasures that lie at the core of their culture. From its four royal cities to the misty ramparts of Essaouira, from hiking and trekking across the countryside (be it in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains or on a camel’s back in the Sahara), wonders await you, no matter what your choice of holiday may be.

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Marrakesh

A charming coastal town open to the Atlantic.

Essaouira

More than 300 days sunshine a year make Agadir a well known seaside town. On the Atlantic coast, its long sandy beaches are loved by Europeans.

Agadir

A pretty traditional town, situated in the south of Morocco, not far from Agadir.

Taroudant

One of the most beautiful valleys in Morocco, located in the south of the country.

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In my opinion, the Draa Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the country, indeed, one of the most beautiful places I've ever had the opportunity to see in my life, not to be missed under any circumstance during<a href="/morocco/">a trip to Morocco</a>. The Draa is the longest river in the country, close to 1,100km long, with its source in the High Atlas and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Draa Valley is approximately 200km long and snakes the length of the river between mountains, desert and oases. The scenery is absolutely stunning and unique: palm groves as far as the eye can see, stretching out in front of the mountains in the distance, lush fields, oases, isolated villages, traditional pisé ksars and clay kasbahs.

I loved my trip through the Drâa Valley: as I left Ouarzazate, I was blown away by the the view that you get along the whole way - a sort of long ribbon of green, carpeted with palm groves with a mixture of ksour and kasbahs all over the place. I cooled off at the Drâa Waterfall, 100 kilometres from Ouarzazate. If you're only going to stop at one ksar when you're <a href="/morocco/">travelling in Morocco</a>, make it the ksar in Tamnougalt. You can see it from a distance, on its rocky promontory. In spite of its poor state of conservation, the ksar still retains the vestiges of interior rooms and corridors. From Zagora, the landscape becomes arid. There's even a sign there to remind you that "Timbuktu is A 52 day camel ride away"! To the south of Zagora, I recommend the Jebel Zagora with its amazing views over palm groves and the desert. And to the west of Mhamid, the impressive dunes of Chigaga - people come from far and wide to see them.

The Drâa Valley stretches from the south-east of Ouarzazate to the Mhamid area, to the edge of the border with Algeria.

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