Morocco is a gorgeous country of diverse cultures and a long eventful history that has witnessed the sequence and inheritance of rule between many dynasties. Morocco stands as a pioneer for diversity whether in civilization or in nature as you shall witness when you visit this amazing country. When planning your trip to Morocco, here are the top things to do in Morocco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The medina of Fez is a 12 century old world\nheritage site, which is the most populated old city in the world with over\n300k+ residents. The medina will make you feel as if you have ventured to the\nmiddle ages of the Islamic world with the stylish Andausian and Arabic\narchitecture along with the yellow color that dominates the scene. The medina\nis home to many historical monuments like the gorgeous Medersa BouNania, the\nQarawiyin university, which is the first ever university in the world, the\nfamous leather tanneries and shops and giant gates like Bab Boujloud \u201cThe Blue\nGate\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re in Morocco and especially in\nFez, you shouldn\u2019t miss the chance to stay at a traditional Riad in the Medina.\nRiads are the equivalent if villas or luxurious houses in the Medina. They\ntestify to the beauty of the Arab-Andalusian architecture with beautiful\ncourtyards, an inside garden and even swimming pools and beautiful fountains.\nRiads are most famous for their captivating mosaic, stunning tilework and\nwoodwork, Tadelakt showers and most importantly they provide an authentic\nfeeling to the kind of beauty and detail Morocco is all about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chefchaouen, famous with the well-deserved\nnickname \u201cThe blue city\u201d is a small town in the Rif Mountains which is, well,\nas the nickname says, blue. It is famous for being blue and serene as well as very\npicturesque with the gorgeous Rif Mountains as a backdrop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can\u2019t miss out on visiting the Ismaili city of Meknes, which is as charming as Fez, where you can visit many monuments like Mausoleum Moulay Ismail and the biggest gate in Morocco, \u201cBab Mansour\u201d, which is unmatched, even by those of Fez. Neighboring Meknes, you\u2019ll find the Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you can glance the standing pillars of the mansions and visit the museums. Visit the Middle Atlas Mountains<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Middle Atlas is one of the four\nmountain series that cross Morocco. It is famous for being home to a majority\nof the Berber community, with the city of Azrou as the capital of the Berbers\nin the Middle Atlas. They provide a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the\nMedinas as their cedar forests are breathtakingly beautiful where you will find\nmany streams, rivers and lakes. They are home to the playful Barbery Macaque\nmonkeys. The cities of the Middle Atlas showcase a European side of Morocco,\nespecially in Ifrane, nicknamed \u201cThe Switzerland of Morocco\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your trip in Morocco is incomplete if you\ndo not visit the Sahara desert, ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg\nChebbi and spend a night in a desert camp in the Middle of the golden dunes\nunder the countless stars of the sky. It is a once in a lifetime experience to\nimmerse yourself with the Berber nomads and reflect on the beauty of life under\nthe desert moon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marrakech is the most famous touristic destination\nin Morocco, nicknamed \u201cThe red city\u201d for the dominant red color of the city\nwalls. The Jamaa El Fna square is famous for the traditional folkloric shows\nand storytellers \u201cHalqa\u201d where Robert Plant and Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin played\nmusic with a Gnawa band back in 1994. El Koutobia mosque that neighbors the\nsquare is one of the biggest, most beautiful and most important mosques in\nMorocco. Marrakech\u2019s medina is a labyrinthine of markets and traditional riads.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moroccan cuisine is one of the most\ndelicious and acclaimed cuisines in the whole world. Each Moroccan region is\nfamous for few particular dishes which you have to try like El Medfouna dish in\nMerzouga, Tanjia inn Marrakech, Bastilla and prunes tagine in Fez and fish\nTagine in coastal cities. All of these dishes along with Couscous and Tagines\nmake for a long, diverse and delightful Moroccan menu to choose from. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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