Medinas & Desert
Morocco
Morocco is known for medinas, desert landscapes and Atlas mountain scenery.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Marrakech souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa
- Sahara Desert camel treks
- Fes medieval medina
- Atlas Mountains hiking
- Chefchaouen blue city
- Traditional riads and hammams
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- Mar to May, Sep to Nov
- Currency
- MAD (Moroccan Dirham)
- Language
- Arabic, French
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Medinas
- Mosques
- Kasbahs
Shopping
- Souks
- Carpets
- Leather Goods
Entertainment
- Desert Tours
- Cooking Classes
- Traditional Music
Culture
- Medinas
- Museums
- Traditional Crafts
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
Culture Seekers
Medinas and markets
Desert Explorers
Desert treks
Shoppers
Souks and handicrafts
Food Lovers
Moroccan cuisine
Popular activities & experiences
Discover 10 amazing experiences in Morocco
Jemaa el-Fnaa (Marrakech) — Iconic Public Square Night Food Stalls + Street Performers (Free Entry)
from Free
Medina of Fez (Fes el-Bali) — UNESCO Historic Old City Souks + Artisan Quarters (Free Entry)
from Free
Medina of Marrakesh — Old Walled City Souks Walk + Jemaa el-Fna Atmosphere
from Free
Plage d'Agadir (Agadir Beach) — Long Atlantic Beachfront Promenade + Sunset Walk (Free Entry)
from Free
Medersa Ben Youssef (Marrakech) — Historic Madrasa Courtyard + Student Cells (Entry Ticket)
from MAD 50
Crocoparc (Agadir/Drarga) — Nile Crocodiles Park + Botanical Gardens Walk (Entry Ticket)
from MAD 95
Bahia Palace (Marrakech) — Historic 19th-Century Palace Courtyards + Ornate Rooms (Entry Ticket)
from MAD 100
Le Jardin Secret (Marrakech) — Historic Riad Gardens + Courtyard Walk (Entry Ticket)
from MAD 100
Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca) — Official Guided Visit Inside the Mosque (Foreigners Ticket)
from MAD 140
Jardin Majorelle (Marrakech) — Timed Entry Botanical Garden + Berber Museum Next Door
from MAD 170
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