Morocco's Cities: Travel Guide & Private Tours

What stands out

Why this place stays with people

Best time to go

Any season can work. Spring and autumn are comfortable for walking medinas; summer needs slower afternoons.

From the driver's seat

For Fes especially, I usually recommend a trusted local guide inside the medina while I handle the road and timing.

Visitor guide

How long to stay Two nights each for Fes and Marrakech, one for Chefchaouen, half a day each for Rabat and Meknes.

Getting there The imperial cities are spread out. Fes to Marrakech is a long day, so most routes join them with stops on the way.

The old medina of Fes, Fes el-Bali
Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech as the evening starts
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the few mosques open to non-Muslim visitors
The blue streets of Chefchaouen
The Roman ruins of Volubilis

For your first walk in the Fes medina, a licensed local guide saves hours and a lot of getting lost. I can arrange one.
Most mosques are closed to non-Muslims. Hassan II in Casablanca is the exception, on guided tours.
On Friday around midday prayers, many shops and some sights close for a while.
In the older quarters, covering shoulders and knees is respectful and makes the day easier.
Keep small notes and coins for taxis, tips and café stops.

Routes through here