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Who has been to Morocco? Any good recommendations?

JZ - 7-22-2025 at 07:58 PM

Wife and I are going to Spain and France for two to three weeks soon. We are thinking about doing a side trip for a few days to Morocco.

Any one have suggestions?

chippy - 7-23-2025 at 06:17 AM

My wife and I were there 2 years ago. My favorite places were Chefchaouen (the blue city) in the Rif mountains, Fez, and Tangiers. Casablanca was a tourist trap. Rabat on the Atlantic was cool as was Tetuan on the Med.

We wanted to check out Marrakech but it was shut down due to the big earthquake they had.

We hopped over from Spain on a puddle jumper, we didn't want to waste time with the ferries.

rzitren - 7-24-2025 at 06:00 AM

Went to Morocco with my wife a few years ago. Stayed in Marrakesh for a few days and thenover the mountains to the Sahara desert. Wonderful people and very tolerant of foreigners. Do not miss going through the Medina where all the small stalls are. It leads into a large square that is called Jemaa El-Fna. During the day it is a giant market that transforms into a giant outdoor restaurant and entertainment center. If you buy something in the Souks in the Medina, be prepared to bargain.

JZ - 7-24-2025 at 09:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
My wife and I were there 2 years ago. My favorite places were Chefchaouen (the blue city) in the Rif mountains, Fez, and Tangiers. Casablanca was a tourist trap. Rabat on the Atlantic was cool as was Tetuan on the Med.

We wanted to check out Marrakech but it was shut down due to the big earthquake they had.

We hopped over from Spain on a puddle jumper, we didn't want to waste time with the ferries.


What cities did you fly in and out of? We will be in Barcelona.





[Edited on 7-25-2025 by JZ]

chippy - 7-25-2025 at 06:15 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
My wife and I were there 2 years ago. My favorite places were Chefchaouen (the blue city) in the Rif mountains, Fez, and Tangiers. Casablanca was a tourist trap. Rabat on the Atlantic was cool as was Tetuan on the Med.

We wanted to check out Marrakech but it was shut down due to the big earthquake they had.

We hopped over from Spain on a puddle jumper, we didn't want to waste time with the ferries.


What cities did you fly in and out of? We will be in Barcelona.



We flew from Malaga in Southern Spain to Tangiers, Morocco.