Breathtakingly Beautiful Imperial Towns for a Perfect Morocco Holiday

With a myriad of attractions and activities, Morocco is a captivating destination in North Africa attracting culture vultures, backpackers, families, adventure lovers, and more. From its azure buildings, and dramatic mountains stretching across the country, to the sparkling sea and desert lands. Morocco overflows with beauty. Home to uncountable beautiful towns, narrowing the country’s incredible destinations down to a list is difficult. Here we’ve compiled a list of must-visit imperial cities for your next Morocco holiday.

6 Breathtaking Beautiful Places to Visit in Morocco

Fes

Fez or Fes is one of the most authentic and historic cities in Morocco divided into the original old town, Fes el-Bali, and Fes el-Jedid. Visit the Bab Boujeloud to experience the heritage of the Fes back to thousand years. Medieval Fes once the capital of Morocco still holds its religious and cultural importance today. Morocco's holiday is incomplete without including this historic town.

Essaouira

Essaouira is a perfect place to escape from bustling cities. It was a popular beach hangout for the icons like Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley once. Situated along the west coast of the country, Essaouira is the best place in Morocco for travelers seeking sun, sand, and sea. Besides its natural beauty, Essaouira is popular for its impressive buildings, charming souks, and harbor.

Marrakesh or Marrakech

Marrakesh has become a must-visit destination of the country for its history, Moroccan culture, and abundant markets. Embrace the snake charmers, colorful markets, and alleys that reveal the treasures of the town at every corner.

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is truly a beautiful town that was established in 1471. Despite its small size, Chefchaouen is an alluring town with beautiful landscapes. This is an old and enchanting town with appropriately blue and whitewashed buildings and magnificent mountains. Pay a visit to the Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen – a stunning architecture dating back to the 15th century, especially its unique octagonal minaret.

Merzouga

Located on the edge of Erg Chebbi, Merzouga is a small and mesmerizing desert town. Merzouga is a perfect place to witness Bedouin life and have a splendid Morocco holiday. Authentically experience Merzouga, i.e. on camel-back, and explore its breathtaking landscapes – knife-edged dunes with azure skies that create a perfect classical Saharan setting. Plan your visit from October to February. And it is the best time to visit the Merzouga town with the pleasant daytime temperatures.

Asilah

Asilah is a bright and enchanting city in Morocco that offers a taste of Spain blended with Moroccan traditions. Adorned with inspiring artwork, the town of Asilah can be explored on foot in a day. Several vacationers flock to this town for its sandy beaches, especially during its summers. From painted white houses to colored walls with murals, there’s a lot to explore in this hidden coastal town of Asilah.