Morocco Favorite Adventures

FAVORITE ADVENTURES

Morocco

Our Morocco Favorite Adventures

Our Morroco Favorite Adventures

Morocco is a country of incredible contrasts—from ancient ruins and dramatic landscapes to vibrant communities shaped by historic traditions. Here are some of our favorite adventures:

# 1. Biking

Gravel biking in Morocco is exceptional, with routes ranging from coastal roads above the Atlantic to rugged canyon tracks in the Dades and Todra Gorges, and across the rocky hamada of the Sahara. The High Atlas region, with Imlil as a base, also offers incredible terrain, though we chose to explore it on foot.  Morocco also has great bikepacking and it’s relatively easy to create your own route on Morocco’s network of dirt roads and less traveled paved roads linking landscapes, oases and villages.

# 2. Enjoying Moroccan Food

Moroccan cuisine is built around dishes like couscous, pastilla, and tagine, always served with khobz (traditional bread) and sweet mint tea. While these staples are found throughout the country, the flavors shift from region to region—seafood along the Atlantic coast, lamb and hearty stews in the Atlas Mountains—reflecting local ingredients and traditions.

# 3. Exploring Morocco’s Blue City

Wandering through the narrow streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s “Blue City,” is surreal. The blue-washed walls, quiet alleyways, and soft light create a calm contrast to the energy found in many of Morocco’s larger cities.

# 4. Exploring the Ancient Caravan Route of Southern Morocco

One of our favorite journeys followed the historic trade route linking Marrakesh to the Sahara. Traveling through this region involves exploring kasbah villages, palm-filled oases, and dramatic desert landscapes—from Aït Ben Haddou and Skoura to Taznakht and the winding canyons of the Dades and Todra Gorges.

# 5. Exploring the Sahara

Morocco offers several gateways into the Sahara, including M’Hamid and Merzouga. From M’Hamid, you can venture into the remote Erg Chigaga dunes, while Merzouga provides access to the towering Erg Chebbi. Both regions offer vast, quiet landscapes, remote camps, and clear night skies.

# 6. Exploring and Shopping in Souks

Morocco’s souks are as much about daily life as they are about shopping. From the coastal medina in Essaouira to the lively night markets of Taroudant, these spaces are fascinating to explore.

Leah and Oz hiking to Kasbah Amridil in the Oasis of Skoura

# 7. Fossil Hunting

Morocco is one of the best places in the world to see and find fossils, especially in the desert regions around Erfoud and Rissani. One of our most memorable experiences was exploring a fossil-rich area in the hamada outside Merzouga.

# 8. Overlanding Through the Anti-Atlas

The Anti-Atlas offers a quieter, more rugged side of Morocco, with remote Amazigh villages and striking granite landscapes, particularly around Tafraoute.

# 9. “Relaxing” in Hammams

Hammams are traditional bathhouses that serve as both cleansing rituals and social spaces. From simple local bathhouses to more refined experiences in riads, they offer a glimpse into an important part of Moroccan daily life.

# 10. Staying in Amazigh Guesthouses

Staying in family-run Amazigh guesthouses—especially in the Atlas Mountains or along the edge of the Sahara—is one of the best ways to experience daily life and hospitality in Morocco.

A local woman in the streets of Chefchaouen
A weaver at a female weaving cooperative in Taznakht
Leah shopping at a souk
A surfer near Taghazout on the Atlantic Coast

# 11. Surfing on the Atlantic Coast

Morocco’s Atlantic coast is home to world-class surfing, particularly around Essaouira, Imsouane, and Taghazout, where long point breaks and consistent swells draw surfers from around the world.

# 12. Trekking in the Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains offer incredible trekking routes over high passes and through traditional villages. We completed a four-day trek in Toubkal National Park starting from Imlil, staying in small villages along the way.

# 13. Visiting Weaving Cooperatives and Villages

We’ve always been drawn to traditional weaving, and Morocco offers many opportunities to see it firsthand. Taznakht, in particular, is known for its Amazigh carpets, with bold colors and geometric patterns that carry generations of cultural meaning.

Leah at our desert camp in the Erg Chigaga dunes
Tea being poured for us while we are shopping for rugs in Taznakht
A mineralized fossil in a remote area of the Sahara near Merzouga
A shoe maker in a souk
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Oz happy playing in the Erg Chigaga Dune system in Morocco
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Sif on at the base of the Erg Chebbi dune system in Morocco

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