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Morocco is a once-in-a-lifetime destination in North Africa. Known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and a unique blend of Arab, Berber, and European influences. The geography is beautiful, from the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains to the vast sand dunes of the Sahara Desert.
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Where to stay in Morocco
Amanjena
The palatial Amanjena offers a sanctuary in true Aman style, just outside of the fabled Red City in Morocco.
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La Mamounia
The original grande dame, with a measured mix of extraordinary opulence and flawless taste.
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
Perhaps Marrakech's best-known palatial hotel with an expansive spa and luxurious suites that offer an authentic Morrocan experience.
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Heure Bleue Palais
An 18th-century riad at the medina's entrance has been renovated to create this charming hotel with 33 suites and rooms, plus a restaurant featuring new Essaouira cuisine and hammam spa.
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Villa Des Orangers
In the heart of Marrakech, a charming riad with just 27 rooms done up in a rich, colorful style, with rooftop and courtyard pools and a traditional hammam.
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Things to do in Morocco
1. Visit the largest Mosque in Morocco, The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
2. Stroll through Jardin Majorelle, a 2.5 acre botanical garden near the Medina in Marrakech that inspired Yves Saint Laurent for over three decades. Head over to the Yves Saint Laurent Museum afterward to witness some of YSL's best known designs.
3. Check out Bahia Palace - make sure you dress modestly
4. Marrakech Medina - As you stroll in its traditional quarters, you’ll find bazaars, traditional souks, museums, Riads, and café terraces
5. Visit my favorite part of Morocco - Essaouira. Located on the North coast near the beach, roughly 2.5 hour drive from Marrakech. It tends to be windier, and less chaotic than Marrakech. It's great for hiking, ATVs on the beach, organic wine vineyards, horseback riding, and watersports on the bay. Visit the local vendors in souk in this serene seaside village and pick up some traditional wooden goods carved out of Thuya!
6. Medina of Rabat - Being the beating heart of Morocco's capital, the old medina will shower you with its charm. Embedded in the hustle and bustle of a modern city, its cultural aspect emerges from its narrow streets, fortified walls, Kasbah and souks
7. Take a hot air balloon over Marrakech or the Atlas Mountains
8. Hike through the Atlas Mountains
9. Sandboard or ride a camel through one of the deserts
10. The closest desert to Marrakech is the Agafay Desert. The rocky desert is perfect for a camel ride at sunset. You can also grab dinner here after and experience real desert culture at a tented luxury retreat.
11. Take a tagine cooking class! Taught by local expert chefs, you'll turn into a certified Moroccan cook, and will be able to impress those back at home with an authentic Moroccan meal.
Places to eat & drink in Morocco
1. El Fenn - trendy place for dinner or a drink, owned by Richard Branson's daughter
2. La Maison Arabe Marrakech - a beautiful hotel that is also a renowned cooking school!
3. La Mamounia - another gorgeous hotel with tons of restaurants on the property
4. La Pause - a great place for dinner in the Agafay Desert. Can spend the night in a rustic tent
5. Al Fassia - run entirely by women since it opened in 1987. For nearly as long, the restaurant has been hailed as the place to eat in the city
6. Dar Moha - Housed in a traditional riad-style building, Dar Moha sits beside the palace Dar el Bacha, once the home of the pasha of Marrakech
7. L’Mida - High on a rooftop beneath wicker lanterns and striped Mediterranean-style umbrellas, diners feast on creative plates such as Berber gnocchi with beurre noisette, beetroot and orange blossom salad, or vegan couscous
8. La Famille - a tranquil vegetarian place that even non-vegetarians will love
Need to know
Marrakech and Essaouira are pretty laid back cities and do not always require a guide, but it definitely will enhance the overall experience by having one there to provide rich information about the culture and history. Additionally, with a guide, the trip is much more flexible on the ground. I can set this up for you!
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