In this video, we’ll uncover the top things to know and do in Morocco, including must-see attractions, hidden gems, local tips, and …

things to know before visiting Morocco one plan your itinerary Loosely and allow for changes research the places in Morocco you’d like to visit but leave wiggle room for changes along the way and enjoy the spontaneity that Morocco allows while it’s possible to pre-book tours and activities it’s usually just as easy to reserve them when you arrive in the country two take public transport especially in cities driving in cities such as Casablanca and maresh is best left to the locals getting around Morocco is easy even without a car an excellent train Network links many cities including Africa’s first high-speed train alarak between Casablanca and Tangier a comfortable and reliable bus Network connects towns big and small book train and bus tickets a day or two in advance to ensure the travel time you’d like three book professional guides to get the most po out of your trip to Morocco use a guide who has in-depth expertise and speaks your language in cities check with the local tourism office or your accommodations for recommendations for licensed guides in the area if you’re surfing check isa’s directory of certified instructors four understand the written and Unwritten rules of the road in Morocco you drive on the right side of the road and seat Bel belts are mandatory even though some taxis don’t have them car horns are used often not in an aggressive way but as a means of communication watch out for people bicycles motorcycles and animals coming from all sides avoid driving at night because some Vehicles do not have or use their headlights take notice of the speed limits and the roundabouts that have stop light systems five cash or card the Moroccan is a closed currency which means you cannot use or get it outside the country Morocco’s rural areas still operate on a cash economy but cards are widely accepted in towns and cities six learn some of the lingo a mixture of French Arabic amaz and English is spoken in Morocco depending on where you are in the country don’t expect everyone to speak English apps like Google translate can be useful but learning some basic Arabic phrases will reward you with feeling more connected and engaged with people you meet seven practice the art of haggling haggling is a game and part of the shopping experience in Morocco try not to get frustrated the ideal scenario is that both sides come away feeling like they got a fair price for big purchases do your research have a price in mind or shop around until you do sometimes vendors say to pay what you feel like so if you don’t have a price ask some questions how many hours did it take to make where did the materials come from at what price eight respect the motto of God King and Country these words are etched on hills around the country Islam is the state religion and the rules of Islam are applied to personal matters in the same way that state law Works in other countries it is illegal to speak disrespect about religion or the king non-muslims are not permitted to enter mosques or cemeteries except the Hassan 2 mosque in Casablanca nine things to know before going to maresh Marakesh is the most popular city in Morocco for visitors so pre-book entrance tickets to major attractions such as jardan maorel and M Eve San lauron online to avoid waiting in line the maresh Medina comes to life around 5:00 p.m. but the pink city is more than just the Medina spend time exploring gellies and step off the main boulevards onto the leafy side streets to discover pretty Street cafes beastro restaurants and small Indie boutiques 10 learn how to deal with the hassle simply ignore people who offer Goods that you do not want there’s no need to be polite to everyone who wants to sell you something by not reacting they’ll get bored and walk away in some places you may receive comments and at worst inappropriate behavior but shouting police will send these people away in Marakesh there’s also a high chance you will alert the undercover tourist police 11 the best time to visit Morocco is during spring mid-march to May or Autumn September to October the weather is warm but Pleasant unlike the cold temperatures and snow of winter or the scorching Heat Of Summer things to do in Morocco one explore Casablanca it’s breathtakingly beautiful and a place you have to see when in the city if you’re looking for some local Pottery or leather goods pop over to the qu habo where you’ll find lots of treasures to take back home you’ll also find a good few spots in the old Medina too two see the Medina in Fez one of the best things about Fez is its thriving cultural scene it’s filled with everything from artists G galleries history and amazing crafts it’s a city you really shouldn’t miss when you’re there make sure to visit the Medina you’ll get to see lots of tanneries if you want three wander through I Ben hadu I Ben hadu is a UNESCO world heritage site that looks like it’s carved within the mountain itself this small little village is known locally as an igram that was once used as a stopping point for Traders through the desert although very few people live here now it’s still an incredibly beautiful Village to see just make sure to arrive early to avoid the crowds and that intense midday Sun four see the city of mares mares needs no introduction it’s probably the most well-known City in all of Morocco make sure to explore the markets and sus to find some gorgeous leather goodies see the beautiful Jordan majorel visit Ben yusf madrasa elbat Palace and wander around Baya Palace one note of caution about the snake Charmers you see in the streets often the snakes are captured from the wild and some even have their mouths sewn shut and fangs pulled out so they can’t harm us five see the blue Village of Chef shaen around 60 km south of Tanger and perched within the the rift mountains Chef Chowan is an iconic Village you won’t want to miss it really is Iconic and one of the best things to do in Morocco when exploring the country the old town is literally a wash with blue buildings that make it such a unique place to see make sure to visit the Medina you’ll find it a much more relaxing and calm experience compared to the sus of maret six walk the desert at muga in the east of Morocco is the tiny little village of M sugga situated a Stones Throw from the Algerian borders it’s nestled in the sand dunes that make this a perfect place to explore the Sahara Desert if you’re really lucky you might even spot a few flamingos too seven explore the capital rabot perched on the Atlantic Ocean rabot is the capital city of Morocco make sure to visit the kasba deudas see the Hassan Tower and explore the Royal Palace for some tasty food pop into Dar Zaki which serves a heartwarming herera soup eight spend a few days in Tangier at the entry point of the Mediterranean Sea Tangier faces across to Gibralter in Spain on the other side of the jalter strait make sure to visit the Medina see Hercules cave and go inside the Tangier kasba ninth visit mle Idris zerun nestled at the bottom of Mount zerun mole Idris zerun is an important Village to locals and Moroccan Muslims too this was the first spot where the idrisid dynasty came to power and brought Isom to the country around the town itself you’ll find loads of hiking and walking routes that are great early in the morning inside the town you’ll find quaint little bakeries Olive pressing shops and plenty of coffee spots 10 see the gorgeous UD waterfall close to the Village of tagil the uzo waterfall is a great little spot to see in the Atlas Mountains one point to remember it’s not recommended to swim in the Falls due to currents and the lack of safety but you will probably see a few people bathing on the sides or on the boats that is a must things to do if you stay only in maret one admire the Ben yusf madrasa once the largest Islamic College with around 900 students at its peak when you walk your way from the crowded sus into the madrasa you immediately feel a sense of calm with mind-blowing traditional Moroccan architecture this is one of the most instagrammable places in mares two get lost in the twisting laneways of the Marat Medina a Medina can be a maze and will definitely confuse you where to go which makes it one of the most exciting things to do in maret with thousands of narrow streets and handcrafted stalls that all look the same you will have a big chance of getting lost but to be honest it’s really great to feel the vibe and see what’s going on in the Medina of Marakesh three roome around the CIA mosque the CIA mosque is the largest mosque in the city and is located on walking distance of the GMA Elna Town Square it is one of the things you can’t miss when walking around Marat you can even use it as a recognition Point while strolling through the sus of the Medina four admire the ruins of elbat Palace on the edge of the southern part of the maresh Medina you will find a palace that took 25 years to build and if you walk amongst the ruins of the elbat palace you understand why the size of the palace is unbelievable and it’s hard to believe it can be found inside a city like maret five hang out in one of marash’s restaurants when it comes to food maresh will most definitely stimulate your senses traditional dishes and highquality fusion restaurants make mares A Unique travel destination for Foodies one of those traditional dishes in Morocco is Tajin a dish that is slowly cooked in a clay cooking pot this signature dish is prepared with veggies beef chicken or lamb depending on your preference one thing is for sure it is packed with lovely herbs and spices and you can order the dish at almost every corner overall Morocco is a captivating country in North Africa known for its diverse Landscapes from the Sahara Desert to the Atlas Mountains and its Rich cultural heritage maret the heart of Morocco enchant visitors with its vibrant sus stunning palaces and the bustling jamama elf n Square together they offer a sensory Journey 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