Things To Do in Morocco

Shopping
Bargain your best for handicrafts at the souk (market) in the historic medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Don't expect a brisk business transaction: in Morocco, successful negotiations unfold in a leisurely, sociable way, accompanied by bottomless glasses of mint tea.

Trekking
Experience a climatic moment atop Morocco's picturesque High Atlas Mountains. One of the most popular treks is the ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4,167m/13,671ft), North Africa's highest peak, starting from the idyllic Berber village of Imlil, built right into the base of the mountain.

Moroccan spas
Let off some steam in a traditional hammam (steam bath), where the tabaya (assistant) will slough away your cares and a layer of skin using traditional savon noir (black soap) and a rough glove, followed by a massage with rejuvenating essential oils.

Camel riding
Head boldly into the Sahara Desert as part of a camel caravan. Camel treks (méharrées) can be arranged throughout the Sahara region in southwestern Morocco. Camp under the stars and enjoy a traditional Moroccan way of life.

Music festivals
Get into the summer groove at May's TANJazz in Tangier, or June's Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira. July sees the Marrakech Festival of Popular Arts and the Festival of World Sacred Music in Fes.

Desert kasbahs
Storm the battlements of the spectacular desert kasbahs built right into cliff walls lining the Drâa Valley. You won't get much resistance these days. Some fortifications like Aït Benhaddou have been used as Hollywood film sets.

Watersports
Swim, surf, windsurf and splash around in the Atlantic. Choose from the sheltered, sandy coves of Agadir and Oualidia and the one-time Portuguese pirate ports of El Jadida and Essaouira.

Mountaineering
Spot millennia-old Berber petroglyphs as you rock-climb and spelunk your way across the Middle and High Atlas Mountains and get a foothold on the rock faces of the Dades and Todra Gorges.

White-water rafting
Hit the rapids on an adrenaline-fuelled rafting trip. Pass through spectacular mountain scenery and enormous gorges while travelling on the scenic rivers of the High and Middle Atlas ranges.

Mountain biking
Follow desert oases and rugged terrain trails in the Anti-Atlas and Drâa Valley. Enjoy nature without the environmental damage to the fragile local ecosystem caused by dune buggies and 4-wheel drives.

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