Tourist Attractions in Morocco

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Morocco

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About Morocco

Morocco is the country that opens the gates to the Arab world. And as soon as you enter, you can already feel the richness of culture, smell the spices, see the silhouettes of sunburnt sacred mosques and luxurious palaces. But this is only one side of Morocco.

The country has a rich and varied nature. Man-made beauties are proof of this. Among them are the Majorelle Garden, the Menara Gardens, the Arab League Park. But nature itself has not spared the country either. The picturesque Uzud waterfall in the Atlas Mountains attracts thousands of tourists. The Todra Gorge captivates with its grandeur and beauty. Erg Shebbi Desert lives its own life, allowing those who wish to observe its magical metamorphosis. And this is not all the diversity of landscapes.

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Top-23 Tourist Attractions in Morocco

Meknes

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Morocco’s former capital, an imperial city. It retains a regal attitude to life: serene and unhurried. The entrance to the old city is guarded by the Bab Mansour Gate. They are considered the most beautiful in Morocco. The old city has lush gardens. Fortune tellers, jugglers, snake charmers come out to El Gedim Square. All the hustle and bustle of the Medina does not reach the magical Agdal Pond.

Conservation du site Archéologique de volubilis

 4.6/5

4676 reviews

Volubilis is the capital of Mauritania and an outpost of the Roman Empire. It was founded in the 3rd century BC. Its population reached 20,000 people. The city was decorated with a triumphal arch, pedestals. Its buildings were refined and beautiful and had everything necessary for everyday life. An aqueduct was also built in Volubilis. The ruins of the city are considered the most beautiful in Morocco.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Hassan II Mosque

 4.7/5

19791 reviews

It is the tallest religious structure in the world. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s 200 metres high. It is 30 metres higher than the Pyramid of Cheops. It was built by 2,500 builders, 10,000 artists and craftsmen decorated the mosque. From the outside, it looks like a real palace. Here, the golden marble floors are heated and the roof with bright emerald tiles can be extended.

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Fes

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The city is considered the cultural heart of Morocco. It is divided into two parts. In one is the palace, gardens and cemetery. Behind the main gate is the second – there are 6000 streets that stretch for 73 kilometres and 200 mosques scattered over 40 blocks. Every house here breathes history. Decorated with carvings, fountains, mosques seem to be frozen in the past. They look just as they did many years ago.

Menara Gardens

 4.1/5

5828 reviews

Marrakech’s most famous park. The gardens are located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. They were created in the early 12th century. Their area is 100 hectares. There are palm trees, an olive grove, a pool with fishes. Also in the garden are planted fruit trees. Some of them are 300 years old. For rest there is a gazebo. It is not strange that this is one of the most photographed places in Morocco.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Erg Chebbi

 4.7/5

243 reviews

Erg Shebbi is a desert, its dunes change their shape every day under the influence of the wind and can reach up to 150 metres in height. The desert is like a living desert. It is especially beautiful during sunset. Excursions to the desert are organised on camels. During this time you can live in tents and eat national food.

Hercules Caves

 4.2/5

10501 reviews

The Grottoes of Hercules are near the city of Tangier and have long been its symbol. These are two rocks with a hollow between them. According to legend, it was Hercules, resting before his exploits, who broke through the rock. One part of it belongs to Europe, the other to Africa. The very shape of the passage resembles the shape of the African continent. In the cave they fry fish and sell souvenirs. Rich Europeans used to have picnics here.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Jardin Majorelle

 4.4/5

40277 reviews

A cosy and picturesque nook between the old and new city of Marrakech. It was created by Jacques Majorelle in 1924. He embodied Moroccan life and culture in the garden, using the colours of nature. The next owner of the garden was Yves Saint Laurent. He restored the garden and Majorelle’s house. Bridges, paths, a fountain, a bamboo alley – now it is a paradise in hot Morocco, where it is quiet and peaceful, but very colourful.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Todra River

 4.6/5

411 reviews

The Todra Gorge is part of a canyon made by the Todra and Dades Rivers. In some places, the distance between the rocks reaches 10 metres and their height is 160 metres. It is one of the favourite places for rock climbers. There are paths laid out for the hiker. The scenery of the canyon, cut in half by a river, resembles the view of another planet. A stream flows at the base of the canyon. Once it was a full-flowing ice river.

Essaouira

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It is a harbour town, which in the past served as a fortress. Therefore, it is surrounded by walls on which cannons have been preserved. The view of the city from the fortress is amazing. This is where the film “Othello” was shot. In the city – snow-white houses with blue windows, museums and ruins of palaces. The length of the city beach is 6 kilometres. It is a favourite place for windsurfers. And fresh fish is fed here to anyone who wants it, and for a ridiculous price.

Oued Draa

 4.4/5

519 reviews

At 1,150 kilometres long, the Draa is the longest river in Morocco. But it doesn’t always reach the ocean. Often its waters are wasted on the way. Only in spring does it flow with all its might. Oases and villages have formed near it. The first Sultan of Morocco was born in one of them. The river valley also gave rise to world culture. The oldest statue of a woman was found here.

Bahia Palace

 4.5/5

10968 reviews

Built in 1880, Bahia Palace means “Palace of the Beautiful”. It was built for one of the four wives of the ruler, Sidi Moussa. Its area is eight hectares. It does not glitter with gold on the outside. According to the Arabian philosophy – the most secret things should not be shown. Inside the palace is beautifully painted, its interior is not ordinary, but original and lively. The rooms create a real magic labyrinth.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Aït Benhaddou

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The town was built to protect the caravan routes. It is a typical representative of Moroccan architecture made of clay. The houses are almost identical, all painted in the colour of the scorching sun. Many films have been shot in the town. Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO heritage site. Its streets are lined with museums, souvenir shops and a mosque. Amongst the identical houses, you can spot works of art on almost every corner.

Jemaa el-Fnaa

 4.3/5

31067 reviews

Jemaa al Fna Square is a place that has gathered all the colour and mood of Marrakech. There is a zoo, a circus, an orchestra pit. Traders offer to buy medicinal herbs, spices, spices. You will be fed seafood at a low price, trainers offer photos with animals, magicians and acrobats catch the eye, and snake charmers mesmerise. It all looks like a page out of Arabian fairy tales.

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Badi Palace

 4.4/5

6761 reviews

El-Badi Palace is a symbol of victory. It was built in 1603. The palace was called the golden palace because of its stunningly rich decoration. It was crystal, gold, marble, rare woods. But in time, the ruler decided to move the palace to another city. So began a long labour of dismantling. Everything of value was removed. Now El Badi is a ruin of luxury.

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Talassemtane National Park

 4.3/5

313 reviews

The park was created to preserve the last spruce forest in Morocco. Thalassemtane is a great place for hiking or horse riding. The park offers beautiful natural scenery from many points. Hostels have been prepared for tourists, where they are welcomed with hospitality.

Agadir Oufella

 4.3/5

4608 reviews

The Kasbah is the city’s hilltop fortress. It was built in Agadir in 1540. In 1752 it was rearmed and rebuilt. It was home to 300 people. After the earthquake in 1960, almost nothing remained of the Kasbah. The high wall and the main gate survived. But tourists still like to climb it. Here you can take great photos, admire the view and feel the cool breeze.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Mahkama of Pacha

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241 reviews

Mahkama du Pacha is a palace that has been lifted from the pages of One Thousand and One Nights. It has 600 halls and each one competes for the right to be called the most beautiful. It was built in 1952. The palace is decorated with forging, mosaics, stone and wood carvings. It is now the seat of the city municipality. It has lush gardens with rose bushes and fountains. The style of the palace combined Arabian captivation and French sophistication.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Arab League Park

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3556 reviews

It is the largest park in the city. It was created by French designers in 1920-1930. On the edge of the park stands the Sacre Coeur Cathedral. It is a mixture of oriental luxury and European sophistication. Visitors walk along the alleys, rest under palm trees, enjoy neatly trimmed lawns and bushes. There are decorative ponds, sometimes bright spots of flowerbeds can be seen on the green canvas.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Koutoubia

 4.5/5

13072 reviews

It is the main shrine of Marrakech. It was built in 1190. The minaret is 69 metres high. It’s decorated with stucco and mosaics. But most of all, it’s shrouded in legends. One of them is that the balls on top of the mosque are made of pure gold. This story has been the cause of many attacks on the shrine. The second is that the saintly Sidi Abu el-Abbas el-Sabti ascends the mosque every evening and only comes down when all the inhabitants have food and shelter.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Chefchaouen Medina

 4.7/5

525 reviews

Chavin is the blue city of sunny Morocco. The sky and water seem to have coloured it all in one night. It was founded in 1471. Fog often envelops it, but even in this weather, the city is bright. It has many workshops where residents practice crafts. The city is famous for its fabrics and carpets. For a long time there were no foreigners here. Now the city has become one of the most visited in Morocco.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Kasbah of the Udayas

 4.6/5

3445 reviews

The main citadel of Rabat and a monument of Moorish architecture. On it the cannons of the XII century are preserved. Inside the citadel are houses with blank walls. Tourists often come to the northern part of the citadel. There is a viewing platform on the sea. From it opens a magnificent view. There is also a museum of Moorish culture on the territory of the citadel.

Ouzoud Falls

 4.6/5

14035 reviews

The mountain waterfall is 110 metres high. It flows noisily down the slopes of the Atlas Mountains in three cascades. On its way, it sprays the olive trees of the mountains and attracts monkeys. Visitors may encounter them while exploring the waterfall. Uzud is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. You can approach it from below. It is an inexpressible sensation. The tourist infrastructure is also well developed here.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours