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Lonely PlanetSep 16, 2026

Best Train Routes in Morocco

From the high-speed line to a slow-rolling sleeper train, rail travel in Morocco is comfortable, reliable and relatively undiscovered.

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Al AtlasPlacethreads between Morocco's two great imperial cities
Gare de FesSight
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Mohammed VI TowerSightRabat, MoroccoMorocco’s tallest tower
Atlas MountainsViewpointMarrakesh, Moroccohiking in the Atlas Mountains
Al BoraqPlaceTangier, MoroccoAfrica's first high-speed rail service
Casablanca International AirportAirportCasablanca, Moroccotrain station in basement of arrivals terminal
Casablanca PortSightCasablanca, Moroccotrain station for city center hotels
Casablanca VoyageursSightCasablanca, Morocco
Rabat VilleSightRabat, Morocco
Gare de MarrakeshSightMarrakesh, Morocco
Tangier VilleSightTangier, Morocco
Rabat AgdalSightRabat, Morocco

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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 houseoldest section of the walled medina
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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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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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Fez Festival of World Sacred MusicFestivaldates vary late May to September
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High AtlasTrailMarrakesh, Moroccomild weather for hiking in spring or fall
Gnaoua and World Music FestivalFestivalEssaouira, Moroccoin Essaouira in June
MawazineFestivalRabat, Moroccoone of the world’s largest festivals in Rabat

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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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Blue GateCaféIf you've been to Fes, Morocco, you'll immediately recognize the Grande Porte Bab Boujeloud, also known as "The Blue…
Kallur LighthouseSightlighthouse in the Faroe Islands
Múlafossur waterfallSightwaterfall cascading into the ocean
CappadociaNeighborhoodregion with fairy chimneys and cave churches
PetraSightancient city carved into rose-red rock
Laguna de Los TresTrailtrek with sunrise views
El ChalténNeighborhoodtown in Patagonia
BarilocheNeighborhoodtown in Argentina
BaganSightarea with Buddhist temples and pagodas
Little PetraSightA more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Fes el-BaliGuest houseworld's largest car-free medieval city
Waitomo CavesSightcaves with bioluminescent larvae
Langjökull Glacier Ice CavesSightcrystalline caves in Iceland
Cerro Fitz RoySightgranite spire in Patagonia
Uyuni Salt FlatSightworld's largest salt flat
Plitvice LakesSightterraced lakes connected by waterfalls
Jigokudani Monkey ParkSightpark with Japanese macaques in hot springs
Route 66Trailhistoric highway from Chicago to Santa Monica
Root BridgesSightbridges grown from rubber tree roots
Havasupai FallsSightwaterfalls in the Grand Canyon
Socotra IslandNeighborhoodisland with unique plant species
Dragon’s blood treesSighttrees on Socotra Island
HallstattNeighborhoodpicturesque Alpine village in Austria
Ta ProhmSighttemple consumed by jungle
Marble CavesSightswirling marble caverns in Chile
Waitomo Glowworm CavesSight
Jokulsarlon Glacier LagoonSight
Salar de UyuniSight
Plitvice Lakes National ParkSight
The TreasurySight
Angkor WatSight

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