Lonely Planet
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.
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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- Kasbah MuseumMuseumHoused in an 18th-century fort overlooking the sea.
- Cap SpartelSightHeadland where Atlantic and Mediterranean meet.
- Cafe BabaCaféTangier institution for kif and mint tea.
- Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean CulturesMuseumCovers Ibn Battuta's explorations and the Marinid dynasty.
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- Tamuda BayNeighborhoodTetouan, MoroccoEmerging beach destination with nearby Rif Mountains.
- Rif MountainsTrailTetouan, MoroccoGranite mountains with quiet hiking trails behind Tamuda Bay.
- Tetouan Museum of Modern ArtMuseumTetouan, MoroccoCastle-like landmark, formerly a railway station.
- Patisserie RahmouniRestaurantTetouan, MoroccoFamily-run spot for honey-soaked Moroccan sweets.
- EnsancheNeighborhoodTetouan, MoroccoDistrict built around the medina in the Spanish era.
- Hassan II SquareSightTetouan, MoroccoPalm-framed square fronting the Royal Palace.
- El ReductoRestaurantTetouan, MoroccoRiad restaurant with a bird's-eye view of the city.
- Royal Mansour Tamuda BayHotelTetouan, MoroccoBeach resort opening in 2024.
- Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay’s Medi-SpaPlaceTetouan, MoroccoOffers nighttime swims with underwater 'stars'.
- Fahs LamharTrailTetouan, MoroccoAccessible trail with granite cliffs and lowland pastures.
- Edificio La Unión y El FénixSightTetouan, MoroccoSpanish building topped with a giant green-winged goddess.
- Le MéditerranéeRestaurantTetouan, MoroccoServes paellas and Mediterranean seafood with sea views.
- Parque Marítimo del MediterráneoSightCeuta, Spain56,000sq metre swathe of greenery designed by César Manrique.
- Royal Artisan SchoolPlaceTetouan, MoroccoPreserves ancient artisan techniques.
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las VictoriasPlace of worshipTetouan, Morocco
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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- Fairmont Tazi PalaceHotelFive-star hotel with a massive wellness center.
- CrudoRestaurantRestaurant at Fairmont Tazi Palace.
- Villa MabroukaHotelHigh above the Bay of Tangier sits Villa Mabrouka, an oasis of calm and ravishing beauty looking out across the Strait…
- Elsewhere
- 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.
- 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,…
- 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