I’ve been to Morocco for a week in April 2012 with my then-partner. The trip was a near-total disaster because of the company and it’s time for a renewed visit. Perhaps I’ll one day write a bit about that week in Morocco and the importance of having harmonious vibes with your buddy –romantic or not – but for now, I’ll summarize a few experiences we had:
Back then, we flew RyanAir from Eindhoven or Brussels or something (I don’t remember) to Marrakech. I let them do a lot of the trip planning because they said they “love travel so much”. We wandered around Marrakech, stayed at some nice riads there, visited souqs, bought souvenirs, and all that stuff. We did a camel riding thing and slept for one night in tents in the desert with a big group and ate from a huge tagine. I spoke five words of freshly learned Arabic and much more French and English with people. One of our riad hosts invited us to his house in the countryside where they both ‘rode’ a donkey and we drank tea. We also squished in a trip to the Ouzoud Falls where I intentionally made sure we got separated from the tour group so we could have a bit of a real adventure.
But I mostly hope to return to Morocco one day and properly visit the country. A one-week trip doesn’t do this gigantic country justice.
Next Time in Morocco
- Hitchhike with some Moroccans in Morocco for the first time (I hitchhiked with Moroccans in Europe before)
- Explore the capital Rabat. I’m mainly interested in the amazing Hassan Tower, which is a minaret also represented in Age of Empires II
- If I’m fit enough, hike up Jebel Toubkal (4167masl). Or perhaps go hiking in the beautiful area around Azilane
- There are tons of places with loads of history and beautiful architecture, such as El Jadida, the beautiful mosque in Tinmel, the ‘floating’ mosque in Casablanca, the ruins of Cazaza in the far north (approximate location)
- Improve my rather basic Arabic and learn some Amazigh. The script, Tifinagh, looks absolutely amazing and I’d like to write a hitchhiking sign in it
- Visit some abandoned places, such as Sidi Ifni Airport (or other abandoned airports) and the decaying sea cable car, also in Sidi Ifni. Same for the ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ Gas Station abandoned movie set.
- I was in the Draa Valley before, but I’d like to see if the Draa River – the longest river in the country – can be experienced by kayak somewhere (tips welcome!). The river mouth looks incredible
- Visit some really remote parts, such as Figuig in the east, Cape Three Forks and Saïdia beach in the north, Cape Juby in the south
- See as many lighthouses as possible
- Take the ferry to or from Spain from Tangiers/Al Hoceima
If you know cool places and things to do in Morocco, comment at the bottom of this page so I can always find your suggestions again! Tips are especially welcome if you are Moroccan or have lived there for a while
Are you a travel blogger and do you have good posts about Morocco? Drop them in a comment below and I’ll read them!
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