Morocco offers a beautiful blend of art, history, nature and modernity. While Morocco is famous for its historic cities, some of the best tourist spots in Morocco are also found outdoors. Morocco is a popular tourist destination, second only to Egypt as a place to visit in North Africa. Morocco is one of the most moderate and peaceful countries in the region, so tourists can rest easy while enjoying the many interesting and beautiful places the country has to offer.
If you're looking for some outdoor adventure, try the many hiking paths in the High Atlas Mountains. Within this mountain range is Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. There is also popular hiking in the lush, green Rif Mountains, which receive more rainfall than any other part of Morocco. While visiting the Rif Mountains you can stay in the blue-washed artist village of Chefchaouen, so picturesque it looks like it was picked out of a children's storybook.
Casablanca has been called the Miami of Morocco due to its incredible art deco architecture. While the city embraces its French history with detailed city planning in the early 20th century, Casablanca's modern ambiance is very different from other Moroccan cities. It is Morocco's financial and cultural center, filled with industry, media, fashion and commerce. Check out the shopping streets that rival Beverly Hills, indulge in the international cuisine and pamper yourself at some of Morocco's fanciest resorts.
Travel inland to the iconic cities of Fez and Marrakesh. Walking around these cities is like time traveling to a Medieval era, when these cities were imperial capitals. Fez, or Fès, is a labyrinth of well-preserved Arab architecture. It was a religious and intellectual center, with many surviving monuments to attest to its history. Marrakesh has been a popular destination ever since its founding as a meeting point for many ancient trade routes. It is now a tantalizing tourist destination, with what Conde Nast Traveler calls “a mixture of sensuous luxury and aesthetic simplicity....” that attracts a fashionable crowd of tourists. Marrakesh is known for its infinite shopping opportunities and delicious ethnic foods.
For tourists who want to explore the outdoors without walking, try an adventure on camelback -- a unique way to see the Sahara Desert. The Cascades D'ouzoud is another of Morocco's top natural tourist sights. If it's water you seek, Morocco's coastline offers both Atlantic and Mediterranean Ocean options. For a dramatic beach experience, Marabout's Beach on the Atlantic side hosts the tombs of saints and perilous rocks.
