How to Spend 15 Days in Morocco

Morocco, also known as ‘the land of setting sun,’ resides on the northwestern coast of Africa, is among the world’s popular travel destinations. Morocco is a magical place- making you able to witness the beauty of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean at the same time! Believe me, travelling to Morocco is an eye-opening experience and hits all your senses. Morocco provides an appreciative glance of the North African Culture. From discovering the high Atlas Mountains to roaming across the desert coasts, this amazing country is undoubtedly going to leave a remarkable impression on your heart.

From exploring the historical and exotic side of Morocco, the country never disappoints you in any way. Morocco is home to many gorgeous beaches, magnificent mountain ranges, the world’s largest hot desert – the Sahara Desert, and many more worth sightseeing destinations. From its cultural amalgam to the mouth-watering Moroccan cuisine, you will fall in love with this country.

Morocco offers a lot to visit and a lot to cherish. You will be mesmerized by the breathtaking architectural beauties, colourful souks, and luxurious hotels and resorts to stay in. Hence, we recommend you at least backpack for 15 days for exploring all the best places to visit in Morocco. Even that would be less to immerse yourself in Morocco’s Magnifiquein beauty! Best Places to Visit in Morocco:

Enjoy Local Moroccan Food

Food lover or not – Morocco is food heaven. With a diversity of dishes, you are going to savour your taste buds. There are many local dishes you need to cherish. The fragrant tajines, succulent kebabs, and hearty soups are some of the famous Moroccan culinary delights. One needs a few days to enjoy every speciality, but all are a must-try. Tajine is a popular dish across Morocco made of lamb with almonds and prunes or chicken with lemon and olives. It is stem-cooked in an earthenware dish. The classic dish is Moroccan’s favourite food. Wherever you opt to dine in, you will see a typical starter with every meal named harira – classic spicy bean paste.  As you explore more, Couscous is another unique food served in Morocco. If you want something savoury, you need to try pastilla, a meat pie with filo pastry. Moroccan love camel meat, and it is a very common ingredient in almost all dishes.

We recommend you visit Fez, also dubbed as the Culinary Capital of Morocco to experience, traditional street food. It is the third-largest city in Morocco and is a culinary hotspot. You will find a walled labyrinth of lanes with stalls here.  Many traditional restaurants are now serving fusion dishes combining traditional taste with modern flavours. Moreover, the food here is cheap and extremely on budget.

Read more about Moroccan food in A Culinary Journey in Morocco

Shop Traditional Handicrafts in Morocco 

Looking for some exquisite shopping experience? Traditional Morocco’s markets offer various handicrafts and souvenirs that appeal to travellers from around the globe. Colloquially, these markets are named souks, and you will be finding them in almost every town.  The most famous being Fez and Marrakesh. They offer a tempting diversity of antiques and merchandise. Especially Moroccan slippers, also called babouches, are very popular souvenirs. They are made handmade from especially and locally manufactured leather. If you are looking for some home decoration items, the rugs and lanterns found in these markets are perfect Moroccan artisan workpieces. In addition to that, semi-precious stones and some authentic foodstuffs are worth spending your money on. However, a pro tip - we recommend you enhance your bargaining skills before stepping into the souks so that you can get maximum in minimum budget!

Explore Morocco’s Culture – Meet the Locals

Tourists are very warmly welcomed in Morocco, and you will find locals are friendly and supportive. Wherever you go, you will find a lively neighbourhood. The best part is that most natives speak multiple languages (Arabic, Berber, English, and French). Therefore, the place is a heaven for tourists. While you are soaking around the beautiful sights and sounds of an amazing country, you will find an amalgamation of cultural values. They are influenced by religion and local beliefs. It is a Muslim country with Islamic values, so it is the best fit if the tourists opt for dressing modestly. Visit Chefchaouen Chefchaouen is an amazing city located in Morocco's northwest region, noted because of its peculiar buildings.  You will be amazed by the blue-washed constructions located in the old town area. The city lanes are steep cobbled, and many weaving and leather workshops can be seen while roaming across them. Another worth mentioning landmark to visit is the Chefachouen Ethnographic Museum.

Learn to cook traditional food While you are meeting with the locals and soaking Morroco’s traditions, we suggest you delve into cooking and learn how to cook local food. The traditional food is actually a blend of Arabic, Turkish, Beber, and Middle Eastern cuisine. You will also find French culinary touch in some dishes. Many local raids (Moroccan houses) in Fez and Marrakesh are offering cooking classes. You can buy fresh produce from the local market and then try cooking your favourite dish. Isn’t it amazing? We hope when you return to your native country, you will be serving some exquisite classic Moroccan dish to your loved ones! Enjoy Visiting the Meknes Medina For an overwhelming shopping experience and a pleasant stroll, Meknes Medina is an enticing place to visit. The market is famous for selling authentic handicrafts such as hand embroideries, and you will be overwhelmed by Meknes “Damascne” ironwork.

Marrakesh Marrakesh is a fortified Moroccan city that has become a famous tourist destination and a major business hub in Morocco. Here you will find the largest traditional market (souks) and literally find all kinds of stalls selling the diversity of products to the tourists – from traditional Berber rugs to different electronic items. If you are a shopaholic, give Marrakesh market a try.

Jemaa el Fna Market Square. Marrakech, Morocco,