7 reasons to visit Morocco

Visit the largest desert in the world for once-in-a-lifetime experiences you’ll remember for years to come. Our Morocco tours include the opportunity to do activities like sunrise camel rides and camping out in the desert – giving one of the best views of the stars in the world.

Immerse yourself in sights, smells and sounds of Morocco’s markets, known as souks. With lots of colourful wares on offer, you can pick yourself up a cheap souvenir from your holiday by haggling with the traders. And it's not just souvenirs available but also things like exotic spices, food to try and little hole-in-the-wall places to escape for a mint tea. It’s a great way to witness the hustle and bustle culture of Morocco. Some of the biggest and best souks can be found in Marrakech, also known as the ‘Red City’.

Outside of the imperial cities, there’s a vast landscape to discover on foot or by bike. Of course, the Atlas Mountains have amazing walking tracks, but another perfect walking location is Todra Gorge. This series of limestone river canyons lined with ochre-coloured cliffs make for a very enjoyable hike.
 

Or for a different way to travel around Morocco, why not try our Southern Oasis Cycling holiday? This tour takes in the lesser-travelled valleys and mountain passes. We drive up into the Atlas Mountains and descend by bike through several scenic mountain passes, down into the Draa Valley, the largest date palm oasis in Morocco.

Tagines, falafel, couscous, bread, pastries – Moroccan food is well-known worldwide. Visit Morocco for authentic food like tagines and you won’t be disappointed. The smells hit you as you walk through the souks, and the bright colours of the piles of spices are a feast for the eyes. On our tours, our leaders will be happy to recommend local cafes and restaurants that serve traditional cuisine, as opposed to the main places that cater for tourists. We also visit Berber villages and desert camps away from the tourist trail, where you’ll get to sample homemade Moroccan food.