Tourism in Morocco speaks for itself without the need of any publicity, as the ancient Kingdom with a long and rich history succeeded in surpassing the barrier of 14.5 million tourists in 2023 with its amazing tourist diversity that gives each Moroccan city a different taste and pleasure from the other.
Morocco is certainly unique because of its location on two seafronts, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, which gave it stunning beaches extended. On the other hand, its view of the Atlas Mountains has helped many tourists to practice winter sports. In contrast, the development and luxury the Kingdom is experiencing have helped provide many arenas for sports such as golf, equestrian, and wild hunting.
On the other hand, Morocco is full of archaeological and religious monuments symbolizing the various civilizations that the country has witnessed over the years, all this makes us so excited to travel to Morocco right away.
the city of Marrakech
Marrakech, the third biggest city in Morocco, the number one city that succeded in attracting the attention of tourists more than any other city due to its pleasant climate, especially during the period from September to May.
Marrakech, as one of the most entertaining tourist cities in Morocco, is characterized by its abundance of municipal baths, which tourists resort to to have a relaxation and recreation break, with its narrow and intertwined alleys full of colorful popular markets in which various handicrafts shine and more traditional clothing for all, all this make marrakech a unique loveable city that made it known as the Red City
It is also very famous for its ancient antique doors and mosques dating back to the Middle Ages, especially the palaces of the 16th century, the palm trees that made the city named as the palm capital of Morocco, and finally the popular dishes and magic and snake shows that held in the heart of the famous Place El Fna Square.
Top 3 landmarks in Marrakech:
1- Jemaa El Fna Square
One of the most visited places till this day in Morocco, where tourists from all over the world come to experience the dazzling traditional atmosphere of the city and mix with its original inhabitants, where snake, monkeys shows performed by skilled magicians, tattoos and original Moroccan henna during the day, and a whole different vibes in night with street food through the stalls that spread in the square that sell popular foods such as couscous and the famous Moroccan tagine with lamb served with orange juice.
2- Majorelle Park
One of the prettiest tourist places in Morocco that anyone who wants to resort for moments of quiet recreation away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the park is teeming with tourists and also with its residents throughout the year.
Majorelle is a magnificent painting of about 300 different types of plants grown in a wonderful geometry and harmony between small quiet squares ideal for wandering or relaxing with the drawings of the genius French artist Jacques Majorelle, which represents the sap of his creativity for 40 years, and the garden bore his name in recognition of his dedication.
3- Bahia Palace
One of Morocco’s archaeological landmarks, which is a source of attraction for tourists from all over the world to enjoy the style of the Royal Palace, which dates back to the ancient kingdoms of Morocco and it is famous for the distinctive colors that cover its walls, floors, ceilings, huge elegant fountains that adorn its courtyards and arches that spread in its corners, as for the palace’s holdings from the inside, they include pieces of art designed from wood and gypsum.
Tangier
Tangier can be described as one of the prettiest Moroccan cities because of its picturesque nature reflected in its port, which witnesses the moments of the colliding of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, which can be observed through the tourist resorts along the coast, while the Rmeilat forest remains the city’s only green outlet.
On the historical and archaeological side, Tangier includes a big number of mosques, churches and ancient palaces that surely attract the attention of thousands of tourists to visit the city, including the Kasbah Mosque, the Great Mosque, the Spanish Church, the Church of St. Andrew, the city walls extending for two thousand meters, the Kasbah of Ghilan and Dar Al-Makhzen.
Like other cities in Morocco, Tangier enjoys the availability of popular markets that sell its heritage products, the most famous of which is the Dakhil market, the Grand Market.
Top 2 landmarks in Tangier
1- Cave of Hercules
One of the landmarks that you will miss a lot if you didn’t go yet to tangier when traveling to Morocco, where the design and superstitious structure of the rock cave from the inside with the lights emanating from its floors, in addition to the strange cave door, whose opening resembles drawing the African continent on the map.
Perhaps the most beautiful and famous feature of the cave is its magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean, which you can contemplate and enjoy its picturesque view through the door opening, in addition to a wonderful opportunity to visit the beautiful archaeological caves surrounding it.
According to legends, the Cave of Hercules is famous for having been the shelter of the famous Roman emperor the moment he arrived in the city.
2- Cap Spartel Lighthouse
One of the distinctive tourist attractions in Morocco especialy in the city of Tangier, where the traditional building derived from the styles of Arabic and Islamic architecture with a height that is not majestic, but enjoys a view of the Mediterranean Sea as it melts deep into the Atlantic Ocean in a pleasant appearance increased by the blue of the clear sky and the view of the sunset creatively.
Perhaps one of the most important things that the lighthouse is famous for after its wonderful sea view is the café next door overlooking the sea, where after completing the visit to the lighthouse, you can go to it and enjoy your favorite drink and your eyes do not leave the Tangier Sea.
Casablanca
Morocco’s biggest and main city on financial and economic level, and there is no doubt that it is also at the tourist level thanks to the civilizational and architectural development that they witnessed during the 20th century to become similar to several Arabic and European countries that take from each of them a feature and come out with a unique entity of its own alone, as it is one of the places where tourism flourishes greatly.
Casablanca’s sights are a blend of simplicity and classicism of the past, manifested in its low-rise buildings, old quarters, monuments and historic streets, whose buildings have an elegant European touch, with the modernity of the present seen in skyscrapers and luxury shopping malls.
Top 3 landmarks in Casablanca:
1- Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque is known as the second biggest mosque in the world and one of the main religious landmarks in Morocco, to which tourists from everywhere come while planning their tourism trip in Morocco to enjoy the construction of the majestic mosque floating above the ocean.
The French-designed mosque, which reaches a height of 689 feet and an internal capacity of 25,000 worshipers, and an external capacity of 80,000, in addition to its magnificent view of the blue ocean waters, is characterized by its open ceiling to the sky and glass floors through which you can see the ocean below your feet.
2- United Nations Square
One of the tourist places in Morocco that is very popular among the various spectrums of tourists as well as the local residents of the city thanks to its proximity to shopping and entertainment centers, restaurants and cafes in Casablanca, as well as its connection to other main city squares.
The Nations square is located in central Casablanca and is famous for its iron figure of the globe in the middle, with the proliferation of pastry and snack vendors who provide some entertainment for hikers.
3- Mohammed V Square
It is one of Morocco’s ideal tourist areas for hiking and roaming lovers, especially during the night hours, because it includes delightful gardens and a water fountain that adds freshness to the atmosphere of the square.
Mohammed V Square is the main central square in Casablanca, where it houses most of the government buildings and vital and service facilities in the city, in addition to the headquarters of the French consulate, and it witnessed a major development of a French nature during the early nineties.
Rabat
Morocco’s administrative capital and the city of culture and arts, has a long history dating back to the 12th century with a diversity of archaeological monuments that attract tourists from everywhere for tourism in Morocco.
During your visit to Rabat, you can visit the gates of the old city, the most famous of which are the gates of the Oudayas and the Rouah, and enjoy the art exhibitions held in their presence, the huge Almohad wall with its 74 towers and its five gates, the cave of Dar al-Sultan and the tomb of Rawazi, which date back to the Stone Age and include human fossils and wonderful ceramic and ivory collectibles, mingle with Moroccan craftsmen in the Museum of Folk Arts and see the holdings of the Museum of Antiquities, the Oudaya Museum and other museums that the ancient Moroccan city is full of.
The 3 most important landmarks in Rabat:
1- kasbah of the udayas
One of Morocco’s heritage tourism sites, with the history of Rabat’s emergence as the oldest of the city’s gates, the Kasbah of Rabat is characterized by its magnificent view of the clear ocean and the picturesque river, while providing quiet paths for free wandering between the streets, old alleys and houses that have colors ranging from white to blue.
2- Chellah archaeological site
One of the heritage archaeological sites that you should not miss during tourism in Morocco is an old abandoned city surrounded by forts and walls dating back to the Middle Ages, it feels like burying itself in the heart of Rabat like ostriches bury its head in the sand.
However, as you wander through Chellah, you will be surprised by the ruins of Roman and Islamic buildings belonging to the inhabitants of the abandoned old city from the middle of the 12th century and then to the touches of Sultan Marnin who later ordered their renovation.
In addition, Chellah has wonderful roaming paths among the ancient buildings, huge trees, fragrant flowers and magnificent wild animals that characterize the city.
3- Mausoleum of Mohammed V
One of the main tourist places in Morocco, which is witnessing great popularity and attracting the attention of tourists from different countries and beliefs to see the creative genius design of the tomb in which Sultan Mohammed V lies next to his two sons, as the tomb is characterized by its bright white color with a golden ceiling and wonderful inscriptions and decorations.
Perhaps the most important feature of it is also its location in front of the Hassan Tower, which was planned to be a magnificent minaret designed and built for a mosque commemorating the Moroccan ruler Yacoub Al Mansour, but it was not completed and later turned into a tourist attraction.
The tower has a square that is the focus of attention of tourists who come from everywhere to visit it and visit the cemetery during a tourist trip in Morocco and in the heart of Rabat in particular.
Meknes
Meknes is one of Morocco’s cities with a long history evident in its gates, ancient walls, mosques, old schools and luxurious royal palaces.
Meknes is famous for its lush gardens, which are an ideal picnic for families and children, with play areas, zoos and outdoor theaters. At the level of shopping, the city is famous for the cultivation of olives and grapes and the extraction of olive oil, which makes them one of the most prominent commodities in its popular markets.
For adventure lovers, you will find a lot of it in Meknes, as the city, which seems traditional to you until this moment, has a number of mountain peaks famous for its winter snow, which provides you with great opportunities for skiing, the most famous of which are Ifrane and Mechlifen, as well as providing places for wild hunting in Khenifra and Azrou.
Main attractions in Meknes:
Bab Al Mansour
One of the most important tourist attractions in Morocco that you can enjoy visiting when traveling to Morocco due to its being one of the huge archaeological gates of ancient Meknes and the most surprising and attracting the attention of tourists coming to the old city from everywhere.
By visiting Bab al-Mansour, you can admire its sumptuous architecture derived from the architecture and styles of the ancient Moroccan Almohad state, while taking wonderful pictures of its façade and colorful columns, which are intertwined with mosaic and marble decorations brought from the Roman archaeological site of Volubellis.
Agadir
Agadir is the most attractive city in Morocco at all due to its coastal nature and mild climate that is pleasant most of the year, making it an ideal destination that pushes tourists from all over the world to travel to Morocco for their annual holidays, especially during the winter season, when the climate is more pleasant.
Due to its summer nature, it was natural that the most beautiful tourist cities in Morocco enjoy the spread of high-end hotels and resorts that reflect Moroccan culture and civilization in their designs and decorations without losing sight of the modern touch.
At the recreational level, Agadir offers its visitors the opportunities to practice various sports such as golf, equestrian and tennis, and is unique from other cities in Morocco in its therapeutic tourism using sea water or “thalasotherapy”.
The 2 most important landmarks in the city of Agadir:
1- Agadir Beach
It is the main tourist resort for holidays in Morocco, where the tourist can relax in tranquility in front of the turquoise blue waters, soft golden sands and under the gentle rays of the sun with the general climate suitable for renting, boating and yachting, and taking a wonderful cruise after the yacht marina has been renovated at the most famous beach of its kind in the city and even in the whole country.
The 30 km coastline of Agadir sees a large number of high-end hotels with modern services and restaurants and cafes with a high level of facilities A particularly large number of European tourists flock during the winter to spend their annual holidays during the tourism trip in Morocco.
2- Kasbah of Agadir
One of the most important monuments of Morocco that you can visit in Agadir when traveling to Morocco, the Kasbah of Agadir is walls that represent the ruins of naval defensive fortresses dating back to the era of the old city during the 16th century. The Kasbah of Agadir is located at the top of the hill, offering a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the ocean coast that your camera deserves to capture.
Fez
Morocco’s second oldest and largest city, dating back to the reigon of the Idrisid dynasty in the 8th century AD, which witnessed the construction of most of the monuments that the city now houses along with the Marinid state. probably the most famous of these landmarks are mosques such as the mosque of Al-Qarawiyyin schools such as Al-Attarin, Al-Qarawiyyin and Ben Youssef, the city walls and its eight gates, which are known for their arches and carved decorations.
Geographically, the city overlooks the Fez River while many springs, and waterfalls flow into the Siou River at the end, making it a charming and distinctive experience to enjoy the stunning view while taking the most beautiful pictures or winning a wonderful river cruise.
Top landmarks in Fez:
1- Bab Abi al-Julud or Bab Boujloud
One of the most famous and attractive gates of the old city for tourists coming for tourism in Morocco from everywhere, as the door has its façade made of mosaic tiles gradient between blue and green, which gives Fez a wonderful shooting angle. Near Bab Boujloud is another door, known as Bab El Shorfa, which you can pass through during your tour among the heritage sites of Fez.
2- Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque
One of the largest mosques that represents one of the top tourist landmarks in Morocco, which attracts the curiosity of tourists as it drew the attention of UNESCO before to put it on its World Heritage List, the ancient mosque with a traditional design and the distinctive golden gate represents the oldest university the world has witnessed throughout its history.
Although it is one of Morocco’s most important tourist attractions, entry is restricted to Muslims, while people of other religions can take a look and take souvenir photos from the backyard of the mosque.
At the ending of our tour in Morocco, we wish you an enjoyable fun trip in the wonderful country of Morocco.
