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First trip to Morocco: guides to start with

Never been to Morocco? Start here: what to expect, what to avoid and how to plan a first trip calmly.

Bab Boujloud, the tiled gate that leads into the Fes el-Bali medina Itineraries Fez Fes in three days: a practical itinerary Three days works well: Fes el-Bali's medina on day one, Fes el-Jdid, the Mellah and a sunset viewpoint on day two, then Meknes and Volubilis... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026 Safety Essaouira Is Essaouira Safe for Solo Female Travellers? An Honest Guide Yes — Essaouira is one of the easiest places in Morocco for a woman alone and calmer than Marrakech, as long as you keep the usual precautio... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026 Where to stay Marrakech Riad or hotel in Morocco: which one suits your trip? Pick a riad for character and the medina on your doorstep if you can manage stairs; pick a hotel for a lift, a real pool, parking and room f... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026 Planning Chefchaouen Best Time to Visit Morocco: Region by Region, Month by Month Spring and autumn suit almost all of Morocco; summer belongs to the coast and the Atlas, winter to the cities and the desert by day, while s... 7 min read · checked Oct 2026 Culture & customs Marrakech Visiting Morocco During Ramadan: How to Travel Respectfully and Well Yes, you can visit Morocco during Ramadan (expected from about 8 February 2027): hotels, riads and tourist restaurants serve visitors, but d... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026 Where to stay Marrakech Where to stay in Marrakech: the best areas, one by one First time? A medina riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa; Gueliz and Hivernage for modern comfort; the Palmeraie, Agafay or the Ourika road for space an... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026 Safety Marrakech Marrakech medina scams: how to spot and avoid them Fake guides, henna, taxis without the meter, padded bills: Marrakech's medina is not dangerous for most visitors, but these small scams are... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026