Morocco city guides
Honest, opinionated guides to 8 Moroccan cities, when to go, where to stay, what's worth your time, and what to skip.
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Marrakech-Safi
Marrakech
Morocco's beating tourist heart, souks, palaces, mountain views, and a square that turns into a circus every night.
3–5 days · March–May, September–November
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Fès-Meknès
Fes
The intact medieval city, Morocco's cultural and spiritual capital, with a medina that hasn't changed in 1000 years.
2–3 days · March–May, September–November
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Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Chefchaouen
The blue mountain town, small, Instagrammable, relaxed, and worth the detour.
1–2 nights · April–June, September–October
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Marrakech-Safi (coast)
Essaouira
The breezy Atlantic port town, Marrakech's antidote, with seafood, surfing, and zero hustle.
2–3 days · April–October (windy but warm). Summer is cooler than inland.
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Casablanca-Settat
Casablanca
Morocco's modern, working capital, skip the medina, do the mosque, eat well.
1 day · Year-round (mild Atlantic climate)
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Souss-Massa
Agadir
Morocco's beach resort capital, modern, sunny, and not very 'Moroccan'.
3–7 days (longer if it's a beach holiday) · October–April for sun without heat. Year-round really.
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Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Rabat
Morocco's quiet, walkable capital, the city for travelers tired of being hustled.
1–2 days · March–May, September–November
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Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Tangier
The international city where Africa meets Europe, louche history, modern energy, ferry to Spain.
1–2 days · April–November
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