The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in morocco"
Named by 8 of 81. MarrakechThe most visited city in Morocco, known as the red city for its terracotta walls, centered on Jemaa el-Fnaa square.A useful first stop because it combines sightseeing, food and shopping with easy access to very different landscapes.
Named by 8 of 82. FesIts medina has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1981 and is a car-free maze of narrow streets.Home to the world's oldest continuously operating university, Al Quaraouiyine.
Named by 7 of 83. Atlas MountainsAn easy landscape change from Marrakech, from a scenic drive to several days of trekking including Mount Toubkal.Skiing is possible in winter.
Named by 6 of 84. Sahara DesertNights in a desert camp and camel rides at sunset are the main draw; most people book a tour.
Named by 5 of 85. ChefchaouenThe blue city, about 600 meters up in the Rif Mountains, with blue-painted walls and stairs.Early morning gives the softest light and the fewest people.Named by 4 of 86. EssaouiraA surf coast town on the Atlantic; surf schools cluster between Agadir and Essaouira.Listed among beach resorts and thermal and thalassotherapy spots.
Named by 4 of 87. AgadirAn Atlantic city with beaches, mild climate and a rebuilt medina made in 1992 after an earthquake.The Souk El Had market is a place for local shopping.
Named by 4 of 88. CasablancaMorocco's largest city and economic capital, home to the Hassan II Mosque with the world's tallest minaret.
Named by 4 of 89. TangierPairs with Chefchaouen as a first-trip combination, and Asilah is a short train ride away.
Named by 4 of 810. MeknesAn imperial city that pairs with Fes on a route; Volubilis Roman ruins are nearby.
Named by 3 of 811. Merzouga and Erg ChebbiErg Chebbi has enormous dunes, with tours arranged from Merzouga at their base.A camel trek to an overnight camp is the suggested way in; a 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour is one option.
Named by 2 of 812. Aït Ben HaddouA UNESCO ksar of earthen houses on a hillside, used as a film backdrop including Game of Thrones.About an hour from Ouarzazate.Named by 2 of 813. RabatOne of the four imperial cities with Marrakech, Fes and Meknes; pairs with Casablanca.
14. Agafay DesertA rocky orange-brown desert 45 minutes from Marrakech, good for a day trip; best October to April.
15. Todra GorgeOne writer's favorite place in Morocco; staying a night or two beats a few-hour stop on a desert tour.
16. AsilahA short train ride from Tangier with a painted medina, beaches and an annual arts festival.
17. TaghazoutSeems the epicenter of surfing on the coast, with yoga retreats too.
18. VolubilisRoman ruins with floor mosaics, once the capital of Roman Mauretania.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to May and September to November as the best time to visit Morocco.
Questions people ask
- What is the best month to go to Morocco?
- One guide says Agafay Desert is best October to April when it is cooler; another notes Marrakech is crowded March to May.
- Are 7 days enough for Morocco?
- One guide says a first trip should skip trying to combine every city, because too many transfers leave too little time in each place.
- What are the 3 biggest cities in Morocco?
- One guide calls Casablanca Morocco's largest city and economic capital; another says Marrakech is the most visited.
