7 places that will make you fall in love with Morocco

1. Taroudant Fortress

This majestic fortress town from the early 16th century is known locally as the "grandmother of Marrakech". And indeed, from afar, the outline of the town and the city walls subtly resemble Marrakech.

Here you want to do everything leisurely: walk along the streets between clay houses, admire the minarets of mosques, hidden in orange groves, choose spices and dried fruits in a real oriental bazaar - in a word, enjoy.

2. Marrakech

One of the oldest capitals of Morocco, Marrakech resembles a motley mix of spices of the Moroccan bazaar. And its main center is the square Jemaa-El-Fna. Here you will find vendors of all kinds of food, inviting guests to taste their dishes, and street singers. You can also stop nearby to listen to a storyteller or watch a snake charmer.

In the kaleidoscope of Marrakech, you must find and see its main treasures: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia and El Badi palaces with the tombs of the Saadid dynasty, the magnificent Majorelle and Menara Gardens, the Dar Si Said Crafts Museum and the Ben Youssef Madrasa. And not to forget the famous Moroccan markets!

3. Ouarzaza

Probably the most "star" city in Morocco - it has been featured in dozens of movies, all thanks to its unique appearance. The most impressive attraction is the Taurirt Fortress, whose majestic brick-ochre-colored walls with loopholes surrounded by date palms have been flashed in the frame more than once. If you want to see the city in the palm of your hand, don't hesitate to climb up to the last tier of the fortress for a spectacular view!

And for a more colorful you can walk around the medina, which is spread at the foot of the fortress, sit in a real oriental coffee shop and look for a souvenir in one of the local shops.

4. Meknes - the city of kings and minarets

The majestic Meknes must be on your list if you are going to Morocco!

The city's stunning atmosphere and beauty will make you fall in love with it once and for all. The Medina and the remains of the Royal Palace, the Grand Mosque and the airy Moorish-style Bu Inania Madrasa, the Ethnographic Museum housed in the Dar Jamai Palace, and the Agdal Pond are the bare minimum of things to see here.

5. Merzouga

This small town is notable for the fact that you can walk straight from it into the real desert. Merzouga is located at the very edge of the Sahara, so the sand dunes are just a short walk away.

You can feel like an oriental sheikh by riding through the dunes on a camel, and if you prefer more modern means of transportation, quad bikes and jeeps are at your disposal. And what is worth meeting the dawn in the desert in real Berber tents! The beauty is inexpressible. And also you will taste the local cuisine under the national music and Berber dances.

6. Chefchaouen - the blue city of Morocco

Perhaps one of the most colorful cities you can find. Chefchaouen is famous for the fact that all its buildings are painted in different shades of blue and blue - from heavenly to azure. And terracotta-orange roofs. Of course, buildings of other colors are also found here, but much rarer.

Chefchaouen is worth a visit, if only to see this unearthly beauty with your own eyes and feel the leisurely pace of life in authentic Morocco.

7. Sidi Ifni

Sidi Ifni is a true stronghold of peace and tranquility. The coastal town perched on the cliffs welcomes you with quaint Art Deco architecture, Spanish gardens and cool fountains lined with colorful ceramic tiles - another reminder of the town's Spanish past.

Sidi Ifni is worth seeing Hassan the Second Square and its surrounding houses, town hall and royal palace, and on Sundays the former airfield hosts a bazaar where you can experience the vibrant oriental trade.