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About Morocco

A practical introduction to Morocco’s landscapes, cities, traditions and the places that make a journey here memorable.

A country of contrasts

Many worlds, one Morocco.

Morocco sits at the north-western edge of Africa, where Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts meet the Rif and Atlas Mountains before opening into the Sahara.

Its landscapes change quickly: historic medinas and lively souks, fertile plains and mountain villages, long beaches and vast desert horizons can all shape one journey.

Before you travel

Practical information.

Capital
Rabat
Official languages
Arabic and Tamazight
Everyday languages
Moroccan Arabic, Amazigh languages and French
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Calling code
+212
Electricity
European-style plugs · 220V
Entry
Check current visa and passport rules for your nationality before travel

The lay of the land

Morocco’s regions and landscapes.

Atlantic & Mediterranean coasts

From Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar to Essaouira’s fishing harbour and the surf towns of the Atlantic.

Imperial cities

Rabat, Fes, Meknes and Marrakech bring together royal history, grand gates, gardens and ancient medinas.

Plains & valleys

Olive groves, orchards and palm-filled valleys link Morocco’s cities with its mountain and desert regions.

Rif Mountains

Northern mountain country with blue-washed Chefchaouen, hiking paths and a distinctly relaxed pace.

Atlas Mountains

High passes, Amazigh villages, trekking country, kasbahs and deep gorges stretch through the heart of Morocco.

Sahara Desert

The south offers palm oases, remote hamlets and the great dunes near Merzouga and M’Hamid.

Explore further

Morocco Guide

Ideas, routes and practical inspiration for travelling across Morocco.

Cities with character

Discover the places that give Morocco its rhythm.

Tangier

A northern gateway shaped by Moroccan, Mediterranean and European influences, with an old medina above the sea.

Fes

A living medieval city of crafts, courtyards, madrasas and one of the world’s great historic medinas.

Marrakech

The Red City, known for its souks, gardens, food and position at the foot of the High Atlas.

Casablanca

A modern coastal city with grand boulevards, Art Deco architecture and the Hassan II Mosque.

Essaouira

A breezy Atlantic town of whitewashed ramparts, fishing boats, craft workshops and an easygoing rhythm.

Find your bearings

Morocco at a glance

Explore the country’s broad geography, from the northern coast to the Atlas Mountains and Sahara.

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