8 National Parks in Morocco

Whether you are an eco-tourist or just looking for a break from the crowds of the imperial cities, Morocco’s national parks offer sights and hiking trails for everyone. The country’s parks are home to more than 200 bird species, more than 100 mammal species and...

Traditional Carpets of Morocco

If you take a stroll through the souk in any tourist town in Morocco, you are likely to be confronted by a half dozen men simultaneously asking if you would like to visit a carpet shop. Upon even tacit acceptance, you will be led into a ground-level showroom or up a...

Take a Trip to Ifrane, Morocco

Located in northern Morocco in the Middle Atlas Mountains, west of Ifrane National Park, is the city of Ifrane, an oasis with verdant forests. Lakes, fountains and greenery in the city offer a breath of fresh air from some of the other busier, dustier cities in...

Searching for Morocco’s Waves

In the 1970s, a group of American and Australian surfers arrived in Morocco to explore the country’s coastline for the perfect wave. What they found was an unexpected but pleasant discovery: Morocco is a fabulous surf destination. For almost 40 years, Morocco...

Exploring Asilah, Morocco

When you visit Morocco, you have a host of choices to make about where to visit and what to do. If you’ve visited Morocco before and have hit all the highlights, or you’re looking for a low-key, under-the-radar destination, consider visiting Asilah,...

Trekking Near Chefchaouen

Though Morocco’s mountains offer plenty of places for trekking, if you only have time to visit one region when you visit the country, consider exploring the Rif Mountains, located beyond Chefchaouen. You might be ready to strap on your hiking boots and hit the...