The top 5 best travel places in Morocco

In Morocco, it almost seems as if the fairy tales of 1,001 nights could come true. Oriental flair, royal colors, delicious food and exotic landscapes make up the North African country. You will immediately feel at home there, as the locals are very hospitable.

Morocco is the only country in the world with four royal cities: Fez, Marrakesh, Meknès and Rabat. They are undoubtedly worth a visit to soak up the splendor of their magical world. But Morocco has even more worthwhile destinations. We present some of them here.

No city represents Morocco more than Marrakech. It enchants at first sight and boasts sights such as the sophisticated Koutoubia Mosque. An experience for all the senses is the world-famous Djemaa el Fna market, where you can buy original souvenirs. The 14 km long red clay wall that surrounds the desert city is a testament to the past.

At 4,168 m, this is the highest mountain in the country. You have the opportunity to climb it and then enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the summit. The center of mountaineering is Imlil. There you will find a very good infrastructure for planning your mountain tours. Hiking, climbing, trekking: decide for yourself how you want to organize your alpine adventure.

The so-called white city on the Atlantic is called Essaouira. It means "enclosed", which is probably due to the fact that the city walls from the 18th century are still completely intact. In the past, it was mainly the hippies who were drawn there. In the meantime, the city with its 78,000 inhabitants has developed into a popular destination for surfers and windsurfers.

If you are looking for peace and relaxation by the Atlantic, you will find it there. The city, which is also known as the gateway to the Sahara, is located around 160 km southwest of Agadir. With around 21,000 inhabitants, it is pleasantly tranquil.

The up to 40 km long dune chain sparkles almost black at certain times of the day - otherwise it is bright orange. The landscape is barren, but this is precisely what makes the destination so beguiling. Popular local activities include jeep tours, hikes and camel safaris.

Medical care is solid in the larger cities. There you will find state hospitals (hôpital) and private clinics (clinique). The situation is different in smaller towns. Treatment is provided in polyclinics, simple outpatient clinics (dispensaire) and mobile wards.

The doctors speak Arabic, French and sometimes English. You must pay your treatment costs immediately. In order not to have to pay the costs from your own savings, you will need high-performance travel health insurance.