Tips for your trip to Morocco
Staying in a riad, wandering around the medina, enjoying a mint tea, haggling in the souk, photographing the palm groves, visiting a hammam, touring the blue village, breathing in the breeze of the Atlantic coast… The list of things to do and see in Morocco is endless and irresistible. To enjoy all the possibilities that the African country offers, keep these travel recommendations in mind.
Is Morocco just Marrakech?
Morocco is much more than Marrakech , even though it is the most visited city or the country’s travel icon. We only have to name places like Fez, Tangier or Casablanca , another of the country’s great cities and much quieter than Marrakech, and we would even dare to say that it is more interesting, from a traveler’s point of view. Or Essaouira, a short distance from Marrakech, a coastal city that gives authenticity from every pore.
Not to mention the incredible Kasbah Route, which takes you to incredible places such as the Ksar of Ait Ben Hadou, the Kasbah Taourirt or Telouet, among the many other attractions that this area of Morocco has to offer.
The gastronomy is
wonderful!
There is no truer truth than this when we talk about Morocco because the country has one of the most succulent cuisines in the world. Don’t you believe it? You just have to try couscous, a semolina seed that is usually eaten with vegetables.
Or also the tagine, a dish that receives this name from the container in which it is cooked and that is usually made with chicken or lamb and is accompanied by ingredients such as vegetables, plums and olives, and that make this one of the most typical and most eaten dishes, not only because of how tasty it is but also because it can be found in most restaurants and has a very reasonable price.
Will you feel “overwhelmed”
by salespeople?
While we have to say that in cities like Marrakech, entering the Medina can be quite an adventure, as the “no, thank yous” will be present on every corner after being offered all kinds of things, the moment you leave the most touristy areas or get away from the city, this changes completely. Even in cities as important as Fez, the hassle of vendors takes a backseat, allowing you to enjoy strolling through the souks without feeling harassed at any time.
We recommend that you go into cities like this with a good mindset and always treat these situations as anecdotal, otherwise you can end up feeling quite overwhelmed by the majority of vendors.
Sleeping in a riad is
a unique experience!
Riad means garden in Arabic, something that has to do with the interior patio that we find in all riads around which the rooms and common areas are distributed. This patio, which is usually the center of the complex, is decorated with mosaics and plants, and often even has fountains, making reference to water, another symbol of this type of accommodation.
Riads offer maximum comfort, as well as exquisite decoration and a much closer relationship with the guest than is usually the case in hotels, making them a perfect option if you are travelling to Morocco.
Without a doubt, if you have the opportunity, don’t miss spending at least one night in one of them. We assure you that you won’t regret it.
Is it worth spending
a night in the desert?
There is nothing more impressive than enjoying a night in the desert, in a tent, surrounded by thousands of stars, while enjoying a traditional dinner.
Is traveling to Morocco
dangerous?
Nothing could be further from the truth. Morocco is a very safe country, as safe as Spain can be, so you don’t have to be more careful or have more common sense than you do here when you are in a city.
Is it always hot in Morocco ?
You just have to go to the Atlas region in the middle of winter and check the temperatures. What’s more, it often snows in this area, so if you’re travelling by car, it’s worth checking the state of the roads, as they are often closed.
The same applies to other parts of the country, such as Fez, if you go in the middle of winter. Don’t expect to be able to go in shirt sleeves or tank tops. Be prepared to bring winter clothes and, depending on the month, to keep temperatures below 10 degrees.
Morocco is a
super destination!
You can’t even imagine how impressive it is to see so many beautiful places, the warmth of the people is captivating, so get ready to come back.
