10/31/2026
Most people picture Morocco as Marrakech and nothing more. This summer, I planned a two-week route for one of my most adventurous clients, and it was one of the most challenging trips I built all season. It took her from the edge of the Mediterranean, through the mountains and into the Sahara. I am excited that she offered her pictures to me!
Tangier was the opening chapter. White houses spill down the hillside toward the harbour, lanterns glow along the old medina walls, and the sea turns pink at dusk. It is a city that eases you into Morocco slowly.
Chefchaouen came next, tucked into the Rif Mountains. Every lane is washed in shades of blue, the air is cool and quiet, and the rooftops catch fire at sunset. The pace here is unhurried, made for wandering with no plan at all.
The Sahara was pure adventure. She rode camels across the dunes as their long shadows stretched over the sand, then went sand surfing as the sky turned gold. Nights in the desert are silent in a way that is hard to describe.
Essaouira offered a few days to exhale. Days there are made of slow mornings by the pool, ocean breezes and long lunches in the sun. Her favourite stay was a calm retreat after the energy of the desert.
Marrakech closed the journey with colour and noise. Souks are full of spice and clay, artisans shape pottery by hand, and the city hums well into the night.
The best Moroccan itinerary is not the one that covers the most ground. It is the one built around what you want to feel along the way.
Which stop would you choose first: the coast, the blue city or the desert? Tell me in the comments.
