Dar Si Said, a historic late 19th-century palace and present-day museum in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Morocco is full of landscapes to discover and experiences to do. In the center of the country, you can admire the architecture of Marrakech with the help of a local guide, discover the High Atlas by hiking or even swim in the magnificent Dades Gorges. Further south you can camp in the dunes of the Sahara desert, surf on the coasts of Immessouane or even admire the sunset on Legzira beach. Whether you are in love with culture, relaxation or adventure, there will always be an activity to seduce you in Morocco!
Erg Chebbi, also called "dunes of Merzouga", is a desert of golden dunes. Very spectacular, Erg Chebbi is one of the two largest deserts of the Sahara Desert in Morocco with dunes that reach up to 150 meters in height. The best way to discover the Sahara Desert is to spend at least two nights in a Luxury camp and explore the majestic sand dunes on the back of a dromedary or on a Quad. The experience allows you to cross several sand dunes, spend time in the middle of the desert and live as the Berber Nomads traditionally do. The desert is also well known as one of the best places in the world to observe the stars and the Milky way with the naked eye.
The Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world and the third largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic
Despite its complicated name, the Tizi n’Tichka is actually a pass at 2,260 meters above sea level in the High Atlas Mountains. This route connects Marrakech to Ouarzazate while discovering breathtaking landscapes. There are many viewpoints to admire different panoramas. See How Absolute Morocco Can Customize The Best Travel Experience For You.
During winter, snow is often invited at the top of the pass, and during summer traffic is quite dense on this zigzag road, a real adventure! If you want to Include Tizi N'tichka pass to your travel itinerary, choose the Absolute Morocco Tour.
Tizi n'Tichka is a mountain pass in Morocco ©
Have you ever wondered how your jacket, coats, shoes or purse was made? This traditional Moroccan know-how is mainly found in the tanneries of the medina of Fez. With the help of a guide, you can discover how these tanneries work, from soaking the skins in cow urine, then in the pigeon feces and up to natural dyeing using vegetable dyes. All these traditional processes make it possible to make the skins clean, supple and colored. This is absolutely one of Morocco top experiences to not miss. Request your Imperial Morocco Tour to explore Fez tanneries.
Chouara Tannery, the largest tannery in the city and one of the oldest, over 1000 years old!
It is impossible for non-Muslims to visit a mosque in Morocco, except in Casablanca. The Hassan II mosque is indeed open to everyone, all year round, outside of prayer times. A beautiful Moroccan achievement located at the sea's edge which can be discovered with the help of a guide on our Best of Morocco Tour, so that you can learn a lot about the Muslim religion and how Moroccan mosques are built.
The Hassan II Mosque is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world.
Not far from the town of Tinghir are the magnificent Dades Gorges, a series of rugged wadi gorges carved out by the Dadès River. The river originates in the High Atlas range of the Atlas mountains, flowing some 350 kilometres southwest before joining the Draa River at the edge of the Sahara. Moroccans love travel to Dades gorges as a family to cool off during the warm seasons. The landscapes to get there are very beautiful with a winding road where we discover dwellings built directly on the rock. There is no shortage of activities on site: swimming, hiking in the canyons, discovering the Fingers of Monkeys or traditional Kasbahs. To get the most of your travels, Here are our top recommended Morocco Tours to explore Dades Gorges, Camp in the Sahara Desert and ride your camel through the dunes.
The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Tasty, Moroccan cuisine is a real treat for your taste buds. Just hearing the words Couscous, Rfissa, Tagine, Gazelle horns, dates Makrout, your stomach starts to wriggle ... So why not take a local cooking class to learn all the culinary secrets of its famous dishes.
A delicious Moroccan Tajine. A tajine or tagine is a Berber dish, named after the earthenware pot in which it is cooked.
Legzira Beach is located further south of the country. With its arches and cliffs, Legzira beach is among the 40 best beaches on earth. One of the most beautiful arches on the beach collapsed some time ago, but there are still many to discover at low tide. With its west-facing orientation, it is a perfect spot to admire the sunset over the ocean and the cliffs whose colors seem to catch fire. The village of Sidi Ifni which is next to Legzira beach allows you to do activities such as surfing or paragliding.
Legzira beach among the 40 Best Beaches on Earth has four arches carved into the cliff by the tides.
