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Tangier, Morocco
Tangier is a gorgeous coastal city that can be reached by ferry from Spain or by
airplane. If you take an early ferry from Tarifa or an early flight, you’ll have
the whole day to explore the city. Tangier has an aura of mystery. It was a hot
spot for spies and international intrigue during the second world war. It was
also the favorite city and home of many literary expats such as William
Burroughs and Paul Bowles * Cafe Hafa * Phoenician Tombs * Old Kasbah * Kasbah
Museum * Petit Socco * American Legation * Grand Socco & Cinema Rif * Berber
Farmer Market * St. Andrew’s Church * Teatro Cervantes * Sour al Maagazine *
Cafe de Paris
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Chefchaouen, Morocco
Once you arrive in Chefchaouen, you will be charmed by the blue colors of the
Medina. It’s one of the prettiest towns we’ve seen in Morocco because of its
blue-washed streets and buildings. That’s why it got nicknamed “the Blue Pearl
of Morocco”. There are many different theories as to why Chefchaouen is so blue.
Some say that the shades of blue on the walls keep the mosquitoes away, others
believe that the blue helps to keep the houses cool during the warm summer
months.
- park mohammed v
- Plaza Ronda
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Akchour, Morocco
Most people assume that Morocco is a vast arid desert but the northern part of
the country is very lush and has some gorgeous waterfalls. Some of the most
beautiful waterfalls in Morocco are the Akchour waterfalls in the Rif mountains.
This series of waterfalls is a lot calmer and less visited than the Ouzoud
waterfalls near Marrakech. Akchour is a small town with one street on which you
can find a few restaurants. The town is the base of the hike to the waterfalls
and it’s located just 40 minutes from Chefchaouen by car.
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Fes, Morocco
Fez is one of the most important cities in Morocco. It’s a destination rich in
culture, traditions, delicious dishes and so much more! Fez has one of the first
universities and the oldest medieval Medina in the world. It’s a city that
offers something new and exciting to do each day. Here are a few of the things
you shouldn’t miss in Fez:
- the Chourara tanneries
- Al-Attarine Madrasa
- Royal Palace
- Marinid Tombs
The tanneries of Fez is one of the most iconic places in the city and also in the whole country! The tanneries are still operating today in the way they did during the medieval ages.
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Meknes, Morocco
Meknes is one of the 4 imperial cities in Morocco, along with Fez, Rabat and
Marrakesh. The city is on the world Unesco World Heritage List because of its
beautiful medina and ruins of the royal palace. Some of the places worth
visiting in Meknes in one day are:
- the Bab Mansour Laleuj and other beautiful gates around Meknes
- the Bou Inania Madrasa
- Place Hedim (also called Lahdim square)
- Souk of Meknes
- Volubilis (you’ll need at least half a day for this visit)
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Rabat, Morocco
Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, has a long and rich history and is a great place
to visit many captivating historical landmarks. Rabat also has its own blue city
that reminded me of Chefchaouen in so many ways. Whether you are a lover of
history, architecture, or nature, Rabat will find a way to seduce you. Here are
the places I recommend on a day visit to Rabat:
- Hassan Tower and mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Rabat’s cemetry
- Kasbah des Oudaias
- the Andalusian Gardens
- Old medina of Rabat
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Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca and Rabat are located very close to each other. You can look online
on the ONCF website for the timetable of the trains going between Rabat and
Casablanca. There is a train that leaves every 30 minutes and it takes about 50
minutes from Rabat Ville train station to reach Casablanca. The price of a
ticket is between 35 and 80 MAD. I’d suggest to travel to Casablanca in the
morning so you have time to visit the following highlights in this metropolis:
- Hassan II mosque
- Casablanca Cathedral
- Mohammed V Square
- Mahkama du Pacha
- Casablanca Old Medina
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Marrakech, Morocco
There are eight trains per day between Casablanca and Marrakesh departing every
couple of hours. Travel time between the two cities is around 2 hours and a
half. Ticket prices and time schedules can be found on the ONCF website and
here’s the train station in Casablanca from where you have to depart. Marrakesh
is the last of the imperial cities on this Morocco itinerary and its history
stretches back a thousand years. Morocco is even named after Marrakesh!
Marrakesh can feel a bit intimidating at first, especially if it would be the
first place to visit in Morocco. But if you follow this itinerary, it’s a good
place to finish your trip in Morocco. On your final day, I recommend to visit
the following places in Marrakech: - Jemaa el Fna Main Square - Jardin Majorelle
- Marrakech souk and medina - the Saadian tombs - Koutoubia mosque - Ben Youssef
Madrasah