Morocco Destinations
Explore Morocco's most iconic destinations — from the Sahara dunes of Merzouga to the imperial cities and Atlantic coast. Find tours, activities, and travel tips for every city.
Merzouga
Merzouga is the gateway to the Sahara Desert and home to the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes — one of Morocco's most iconic landscapes. Rising up to 150 metres, these golden dunes are the centrepiece of every desert adventure: camel treks at sunset, nights in luxury Berber camps under a sky blazing with stars, and 4x4 excursions deep into the sand sea.
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Marrakech
Marrakech — the Red City — is Morocco's most vibrant destination and the most popular departure point for Sahara desert tours. Its UNESCO-listed medina overflows with souks, palaces, and the legendary Djemaa el-Fna square. From Marrakech, the journey to Merzouga takes you through Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Gorges, and the Todra Canyon.
Fes
Fes is Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital, home to the world's oldest university and a medina so vast it is best explored on foot with a guide. The journey from Fes to Merzouga crosses the Middle Atlas Mountains and the Ziz Valley, making it one of the most scenic routes in all of Morocco.
Casablanca
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.
Agadir
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.
Tangier
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.
Rabat
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate — "the door of the desert" — is Morocco's film city, where Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones were all filmed. It sits at the crossroads of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara, making it the closest major city to Merzouga and an ideal overnight stop on any desert tour.
Essaouira
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.
Oujda
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.
Nador
A popular departure city for Merzouga desert tours, offering excellent connections and a rich Moroccan experience before your Sahara adventure begins.