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The summit of Jebel Toubkal in the High Atlas, seen from the north-west

Nature & desert Marrakech Climbing Mount Toubkal: what to know before you go Toubkal (4,167 m) is a non-technical climb from late spring to autumn, done in two or three days from Imlil with a compulsory licensed guide... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

The bay of Agadir and its long sandy beach on the Atlantic

Cities Agadir Agadir travel guide: what to know, see and do Rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake, Agadir is about its 10 km beach, the cable car to the kasbah, Souk El Had, the port, and day trips to Tag... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Taghazout village on the Atlantic coast of Morocco

Nature & desert Agadir Surfing in Taghazout: Spots, Seasons, Camps and Prices (2026) Taghazout works for every level if you pick the right spot: sandy beaches and Banana Beach to learn, Hash Point to improve, Anchor and Kille... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Palm trees reflected in the still water of the Tamraght river in Paradise Valley, near Agadir

Nature & desert Agadir Paradise Valley and Imouzzer: a day trip from Agadir or Taghazout Paradise Valley is an easy half day from Agadir or Taghazout and Imouzzer makes it a full day, but go from February to May, when the pools a... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

The large red sandstone arch on Legzira beach near Sidi Ifni, at the edge of the Atlantic

Cities Sidi Ifni Sidi Ifni and Legzira beach: a guide to Morocco's quiet south coast Sidi Ifni's Spanish-era Art Deco town and Legzira's red arch make a calm two- or three-day trip from Agadir, as long as you time the beach f... 10 min read · checked Oct 2026

Imlil village in its High Atlas valley, on the way to Jebel Toubkal

Itineraries Marrakech Atlas Mountains day trips from Marrakech: which one to choose Lalla Takerkoust is under an hour away, Ourika and Imlil about an hour and a half, while Ouzoud and Telouet mean close to three hours' drive... 10 min read · checked Oct 2026

The earthen ksar of Aït Benhaddou climbing its hill above the riverbed

Cities Ouarzazate Ouarzazate and Aït Benhaddou: what to know before you go Give it at least one night: Aït Benhaddou's ksar is free to enter in 2026 and best at sunrise, and Ouarzazate adds the Taourirt kasbah, the... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

The towering rock walls of the Todra gorge near Tinghir in morning light

Nature & desert Tinghir Dades and Todra gorges: what to know before you go Both gorges sit just off the Ouarzazate–Merzouga road, but their best parts, the Dades switchbacks and a walk in Todra, need one or two nigh... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

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

Kitesurfers on the bay at Dakhla

Nature & desert Dakhla Kitesurfing in Dakhla: lagoon, wind season, camps and costs Dakhla is one of the world's most reliable kite spots: a flat lagoon for beginners, waves on the ocean side and wind on almost every day fro... 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