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See. Kasbah des Oudaias Visit this UNESCO-listed kasbah in Rabat for its historic charm. Mausoleum of Mohammed V Explore this significant historical site in Rabat. Chellah's Roman-Merinid ruins Discover ancient Roman and Merinid ruins in Rabat. Théâtre Royal Admire the architecture of Zaha Hadid's Théâtre Royal in Rabat.

Eat. tanjia Savor this meat stew, slow-cooked in communal hammams and ovens.

Stay. Taghazout A charming village perfect for surfing and yoga spots. Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay Stay at this beach resort in Tamuda Bay, near Tetouan.

Lonely PlanetSep 22, 2026

A Guide to Rabat

Navigate the central medina of Morocco

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

20 Things to Know Before Traveling to Morocco

Weave your way through the markets and medinas of Morocco with these travel tips on planning, etiquette and health and safety.

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  • Djemaa El FnaAttractionMarrakesh, Moroccocomes to life around 5pm
  • Jardin MajorelleParkMarrakesh, Moroccowww.tickets.jardinmajorelle.com est LE SEUL SITE OFFICIEL du JARDIN MAJORELLE où acheter vos billets et obtenir un code…
  • Hassan II MosquePlace of worshipCasablanca, Moroccovisitors must cover from shoulders to knees
  • Musée Yves Saint LaurentMuseumMarrakesh, MoroccoLe Musée Yves Saint Laurent de Marrakech est un musée consacré au couturier Yves Saint Laurent à Marrakech, au Maroc.
  • GuelizSuburbMarrakesh, Moroccoexplore leafy side streets for cafes and boutiques
  • Atlas MountainsViewpointMarrakesh, Moroccohiking guides are mandatory for climbing Mt Toubkal
  • Mt ToubkalTrailMarrakesh, Moroccohiking guides are mandatory
  • Bureau des GuidesPlaceMarrakesh, Moroccocheck qualifications for hiking guides
  • Al BoraqPlaceCasablanca, MoroccoAfrica's first high-speed train
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National GeographicAug 21

Could This City-Beach Break be Morocco's Next Big Hit?

With a UNESCO-listed medina, Mediterranean beach culture and new direct flights, this slice of northern Morocco could become the country’s next big getaway destination.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 7

Medina of Essaouira in Essaouira, Morocco

Unlike the sprawling, labyrinthine medinas of cities like Marrakech, the 18 th century medina of Essaouira is slightly less difficult to get lost in. As you wander through the historic quarter of Essaouira, you will notice the cobalt blue paintwork and whitewashed walls, busy souks (markets) and relaxed coastal vibe. It is an interesting blend of Arabic, Berber and French cultures. Most Morocca…

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

A guide to the Marrakesh-Timbuktu gallery

Find everything you need to know to follow a caravan journey across the Sahara between two legendary destinations at the Marrakesh-Timbuktu gallery.

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

The 10 best places to visit this October

October is one of the best times for epic adventures all over the world.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 4

Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Unique Romantic Getaways

You’ve decided to go somewhere together. Maybe you just got married and you’re planning a honeymoon. Maybe you’re marking a decade together with an anniversary trip that actually means something. Maybe you don’t need an occasion at all, save for a wish to get out of ordinary life for a while and remember why you chose each other. Everyone expects you to go somewhere with an overwater bungalow a…

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  • Saihō-jiPlace of worshipKyoto, JapanMoss Temple with over 120 varieties of moss carpeting garden.
  • Fushimi-Inari-TaishaSightKyoto, JapanShrine with thousands of vermillion torii gates up a mountain.
  • Fes el-BaliGuest houseFes, MoroccoWorld's largest car-free urban zone, unchanged since middle ages.
  • Bou Inania MadrasaAttractionFes, Morocco14th-century theological college with carved cedar ornamentation.
  • Chouara Leather TannerySightFes, MoroccoWatch leather dyed in vats from a rooftop terrace.
  • MellahNeighborhoodFes, MoroccoOld Jewish quarter with brass-workers in tiny ateliers.
  • Merenid TombsSightFes, MoroccoClimb above the city for evening views as call to prayer echoes.
  • Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and CraftsMuseumFes, Morocco18th-century caravanserai with a rooftop café overlooking medina.
  • Mangapohue Natural BridgeTrailWaitomo, New ZealandMassive limestone arch over a stream with ancient oyster fossils.
  • Ruakuri Cave tourSightWaitomo, New ZealandLonger cave tour with spiral entrance and glowworm boat ride.
  • Philosopher’s PathTrailKyoto, JapanWalk along the canal in the early morning light.
  • Ōtoyo ShrinePlace of worshipKyoto, JapanSmall shrine protected by cat statues.
  • TawarayaRestaurantKyoto, JapanTraditional ryokan in Higashiyama with futons and kaiseki dinner.
  • Nishiki MarketMarketKyoto, JapanCovered shopping street known as 'Kyoto's Kitchen'.
  • Kurodani TempleSightKyoto, Japan12th-century Tendai temple where monks practice chanting.
  • TrælanípaTrailVágar, Faroe IslandsHike to see a lake that appears to float above the ocean.
  • EnnibergSightFugloy, Faroe IslandsHighest sea cliff in the Faroese islands, 270 meters above Atlantic.
  • Hotel FøroyarHotelTórshavn, Faroe IslandsHotel above Tórshavn with scenic views and turf roof.
  • Riad LaaroussaGuest houseFes, Morocco
  • Dar RoumanaGuest houseFes, Morocco
  • Te Tiro AccommodationHotelWaikato, New Zealand
  • Golden Ridge RetreatHotelWaikato, New Zealand
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Lonely PlanetAug 4

23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026

Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.

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  • Fes el-BaliGuest houseFez, Moroccooldest section of the walled medina
  • ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeylagoon-side town great for paragliding
  • PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeytown with endless swathes of golden sand
  • ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
  • Nara ParkParkNara, Japanhome to over 1000 sika deer
  • Tōdai-jiMuseumNara, Japantemple with one of the largest bronze Buddha images
  • Alta Via 1TrailCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyclassic trek through the Dolomites
  • Lake TaupoSightTaupo, New Zealandarea with hot-spring complexes
  • Kerosene CreekSightRotorua, New Zealandwild-and-free thermal pool with hot waterfall
  • HobbitonSightMatamata, New Zealandfilm set
  • Waipoua ForestSightDargaville, New Zealandforest with towering kauri trees
  • Taos PuebloSightTaos, United States1000-year-old Native American site
  • Sangre de Cristos mountainsSightSanta Fe, United Statesmountain range in northern New Mexico
  • Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United Statesiconic balloon festival
  • Bocas del ToroNeighborhoodBocas Town, Panamaarchipelago with beaches and watersports
  • Samburu National ReserveSightMaralal, Kenyareserve with kopje-studded plains and acacia hills
  • Maó (Mahón)NeighborhoodMaó, Spaincharismatic capital with Anglo-Spanish heritage
  • CiutadellaNeighborhoodCiutadella de Menorca, Spainformer chief settlement with Anglo-Spanish heritage
  • Camí de CavallsTrailMaó, Spain185km coastal circuit for hiking or biking
  • SeychellesNeighborhoodVictoria, Seychellesarchipelago with palm trees and white-sand beaches
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The GuardianAug 1

Exploring Rabat, Morocco – this year’s Unesco World Book Capital

Rabat is a gorgeous seaside city with great food and culture, but for book lovers there’s an added incentive to go this year The first book I read willingly was Bridget Jones’s Diary. I was 19. Up to that point, I hadn’t been much of a reader. I’d been more into football, or Baywatch, or Robin Budd in the year above – anything really. Given the choice between reading a book and staring at a wal…

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Lonely PlanetJul 27

The best time to visit Morocco

The ideal time to visit Morocco depends on where your interests lie - on top of a mountain, by the sea, in the cities or amid desert dunes.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 20

Where Was The Odyssey Filmed? The Locations Christopher Nolan's Greek Epic Brings to Life

For this latest adaptation of Homer's sweeping tale, cast and crew headed to an eclectic array of destinations including Greek, Italy, and Iceland.

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  • Nestor's CaveSightPylos, Greecesite of Cyclops Polyphemus's cave adventure
  • Methoni CastleAttractionMethoni, Greecelocation for Agamemnon's homecoming scene
  • AcrocorinthSightCorinth, Greecemonolithic site used for filming outside Athens
  • Santa CaterinaSightFavignana, Italy15th-century castle on Favignana, epic landscape
  • Diamond BeachSightHofn, Icelandheavily-touristed black sand beach in Iceland
  • Hjörleifshöfði mountainSightReykjavík, Icelandremote beach location east of Reykjavik
  • Apollo's BeachSightReykjavík, Icelandwhite sand beach with lush fields in Iceland
  • Ait BenhaduNeighborhoodOuarzazate, MoroccoMoroccan village in Atlas Mountains, stood in for Troy
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Smithsonian MagazineJun 10

How Tanjia, a Meat Stew Slow-Cooked in Bathhouses, Shaped Marrakesh's Social Life

In the Moroccan city, shared infrastructure, labor and ritual gave rise to a savory dish prepared in hammams and neighborhood ovens

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  • tangiaPlaceIt is also the name of the stew cooked in the pot.
  • khobzRestaurantHow to make khobz, a traditional Moroccan bread which is shaped into a round, flattish loaf.
  • tanjiaPlaceMeat stew slow-cooked in communal bathhouse ovens
  • Le TanjiaRestaurantRestaurant near Jemaa el-Fnaa with staged, tourist-friendly feel
  • Chez Lamine Hadj MustaphaRestaurantKnown for mechoui and tanjia, packed with a line outside
  • hammamSight
  • medinaSuburb
  • furnachiPlace
  • ferraneSight
  • tajineFast food
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The GuardianApr 1

Mysterious Marrakech: why I never tire of Morocco’s Red City

With its never-ending street theatre and labyrinthine medina, this timeless city swallows you whole – and reveals new secrets with each visit The rising sun sets fire to the snow-covered caps of the Atlas mountains. Within moments, the shadowy gorges are gleaming with warm terracotta hues. I turn my back on north Africa’s highest peaks and look north where Marrakech – nicknamed the Red City – r…

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The GuardianFeb 23

Hiking on the roof of North Africa: a trek to Morocco’s tallest peak

A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints Coming up the footpath from Imlil, Hussein and I step aside to let a laden mule go past and I look back. On the wooded lower slopes of the valley are clusters of tall houses, some plumed with wood smoke. There appears to be a lot of building work going on, some of it to repair the damage cau…

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  • Kasbah du ToubkalHotelboutique hotel, former citadel, 15-minute walk from road
  • Les MouflonsGuest houseovernight hut complex for tourist numbers
  • Sidi ChamharouchSightlittle holy shrine where cafes sell orange juice
  • Imlil marketMarketbought amlou, a mix of almonds, honey, argan oil
  • ToubkalTrailhighest peak in North Africa, 4,167 metres
  • OuanoukrimTrailpeak a few metres lower than Toubkal, hardly anyone there
  • TibhirineSightpeak where aircraft engine is embedded
  • Riad Les Yeux BleusHoteldoubles from €170 B&B in Marrakech
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The GuardianJan 24

Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?

The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool I can’t remember when my terror of waves began in earnest. Maybe it was a singular incident that triggered it, like that monster wave in Biarritz, France, almost 20 years ago that body-slammed me on to the seabed, taking all the skin off my chin. More likely is that my transitio…

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  • TamraghtNeighborhoodsmall surf town north of Agadir
  • TaghazoutNeighborhoodflashier surf tourism hotspot north of Tamraght
  • Riad dar HavenHotelwelcoming home for the six-day retreat
  • ResurfacePlacecompany offering surf therapy retreats
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Atlas ObscuraJan 6

Moulay Tayeb Al-Darqawi in Douart Amejjoute, Morocco

Moulay Tayeb Al-Darqawi (aka Mawlāy at-Tayyib ad-Darqāwī) was the son of the renowned Moroccan Sufi leader Muhammad Al-Arabi Al-Darqawi (1760–1823). It would be more accurate to refer to this structure as the Mausoleum or Shrine of Moulay Tayeb Al-Darqawi, however, on most maps, it is commonly identified simply by his name. This could be considered an odd detail of negligible importance, but th…

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Atlas ObscuraDec 29, 2025

20 Places to Travel and Transform Yourself in 2026, from Atlas Obscura

Looking for your next adventure? These 20 extraordinary destinations might just change how you see the world in 2026. Each place on this list asks something of you—patience, curiosity, humility, wonder—and gives something back in return. They’re not just trips; they’re invitations to travel differently, and to come home changed. 1. Fes el-Bali in Fez, Morocco Step through the Blue Gate into the…

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The GuardianNov 22, 2025

‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco

For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompress The first thing I notice when I walk into the oasis is the temperature drop. Then, I hear the birdsong and the rustling of the palm trees. The harsh sun dims and there’s water and the smell of damp earth. It’s easy to understand why desert travellers yearned to reach…

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 29, 2025

7 Travel Ideas for Winter Family Vacations

From the Swiss Alps to the shores of Morocco, these are the family-friendly escapes redefining winter break 2025.

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The GuardianSep 21, 2025

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs Eternal Landscapes offers individual and small-group trips to Mongolia, with a focus on supporting local communities. On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the “Middle Gobi”, an area often by…

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 10, 2025

The 12 Best Hotels in Morocco (2025)

From chic city dwellings to romantic reimagined farmhouses, these are our favorite places to stay.

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  • Nobu Hotel MarrakechHotelMarrakech, MoroccoHotel with a rooftop offering 360-degree views.
  • Royal Mansour MarrakechHotelMarrakech, MoroccoPalatial resort showcasing Moroccan artistry and hospitality.
  • La TableRestaurantMarrakech, MoroccoServes formally presented breakfast and lunch.
  • La MamouniaHotelMarrakech, MoroccoReinvigorated by designer Jacques Garcia with huge gardens.
  • Le MarocainRestaurantMarrakech, MoroccoRestaurant with traditional oud music.
  • Koutoubia MosquePlace of worshipMarrakech, MoroccoMosque with rooftop views from La Mamounia.
  • Kasbah TamadotHotelAsni, MoroccoLodge in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains.
  • Fairmont Tazi PalaceHotelTangier, MoroccoFive-star hotel with a massive wellness center.
  • CrudoRestaurantTangier, MoroccoRestaurant at Fairmont Tazi Palace.
  • El FennHotelMarrakech, MoroccoHotel with 41 bedrooms in interconnected buildings.
  • Colonnade CaféRestaurantMarrakech, MoroccoOpen-air, guest-only cafe dotted with olive trees.
  • Fairmont Royal Palm MarrakechHotelMarrakech, MoroccoResort with an 18-hole golf course and spa.
  • Dar AhlamHotelOuarzazate, MoroccoDécouvrez Dar Ahlam, la maison des rêves aux portes du désert marocain près de Ouarzazate dans la palmeraie de Skoura,…
  • Villa MabroukaHotelTangier, MoroccoHigh above the Bay of Tangier sits Villa Mabrouka, an oasis of calm and ravishing beauty looking out across the Strait…
  • Farasha FarmhouseHotelMarrakech, MoroccoConverted farmhouse embedded in an olive grove.
  • AgafayPlaceMarrakech, MoroccoDesert location for minimalist, sustainable eco-retreats.
  • Habitas AgafayHotelMarrakech, MoroccoEco-retreat with 41 Berber-inspired tents and lodges.
  • La Grande Table MarocaineRestaurantMarrakech, Morocco
  • La Grande Table FrançaiseRestaurantMarrakech, Morocco
  • MaisonLABPlaceMarrakech, Morocco
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