Morocco Travel Guide - How To Plan A Trip

Morocco has incredible landscapes with great food and people.

Here are my tips for planning your trip.
1. Don’t make it a quick trip
3. Stay in a riad
4. Glamp in the desert
5. Be aware
(a more detailed description is below.

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Morocco is one of the most amazing places that you can visit. It’s one of the few places that I’ve been to that made me feel like I left my reality completely. This country is so amazing because its a deep mix of many cultures Arab,Afro and Euro. The food is incredible, the landscapes are incredible the architecture is incredible. Here are a few tips on how to make sure you make the most of your tripFirst I want to say that I went to Morocco over 5 years ago and my shooting skills with a cinema camera were complete trash so I have limited footage.
* Don’t make it a quick trip. The first thing that you should know about Morocco is that the country is huge and all the cities that are worthwhile visiting are very far apart so you’ll definitely need to dedicate 7-9 days at a minimum. I wouldn’t go for less time than that to visit multiple cities because you simply wont have enough time and honestly you really shouldn’t rush through Morocco.
* Hire a driver. Next I strongly recommend hiring a driver to take you around. A driver will allow you to take it easy and rest in between cities. Also it’s wise to get a driver because there are police constantly stopping cars and your driver is obviously better suited for dealing with local police. I recommend Mbark, who was my driver, he uses SUVs to drive around thats definitely necessary to get around some of the places we went to. I’ll have the link to his website in the description
* Stay in a riad. Book stays in a riad instead of a traditional hotel as much as you can. You should really immerse yourself inside Morocco and its culture and this is a great way to start your dayRiads are traditional Moroccan homes that feature beautiful open air courtyards in the center. They’re usually decorated with beautiful mosaic and are hundreds of years old. These buildings are usually located inside the dense cities so there are almost no windows for viewing out. Instead they have the windows facing towards the courtyard in the center. These places are too unique to pass out on and the best part is that they are really really cheap to stay
* Glamp in the desert. Sleeping in the desert was one of the most amazing things I did in Morocco. We stayed in Marzuga which was in the northern Sahara desert and we had a n amazing time. The amount of stars you see is incredible. We watched the moon rise from the top of a sand dune which was so pretty. I thought it was incredible because the moon was so bright that you could easily read from a book outside wow. Also these tents aren’t your average camping tent. I said we were clamping. The tents have a full bed, sofa, shower and bathroom inside. The food they served was amazing and at night they usually have a fire pit going. Man… thinking back on it I wish I would’ve stayed one more night. There was something really special about that place.
* Be aware. People in Morocco are awesome but you still need to be careful with things that you do. For example when I went to Fez we got into a bunch of shady situations. Basically don’t make too much eye contact with people because otherwise they’ll try to either “help you with directions” like walk you to a restaurant or gift shop where they will expect a tip and if you refuse they’re probably get rude with you. The problem is that Morocco has a huge unemployment rate so people are trying to do what they can to get some money. While helping out the local economy is good by eating at small restaurants and visiting small shops it can get dangerous and shady if you notice that people are constantly coming up to you and harassing you asking you to help you. Another place where you need to watch out for this is in Jamal Al Efna. This place is awesome but you need to be careful when taking photos. Often times I’d take a wide shot of a scene and someone who just so happens to be in the photo came up to me asking for money because they were in my shot… crazy. Just say no and walk away. Regardless make sure that when you’re taking photos no person is your focus.

[cherrydoortv]

I had a wonderful time in Morocco thanks to Tito, my personal driver. He took me and my friends on an 8-day adventure across Casablanca, Tangiers, Rabat, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh. The drives were long and tiring, but Tito made them fun and comfortable. He was always patient and attentive to our needs, and he accommodated all our requests with a smile. He even went above and beyond his duty as a driver and helped us with other things, like arranging a birthday party for one of my friends. He got a cake, hired some performers and made it a memorable night for her. We were so touched by his kindness and generosity. His prices were reasonable and he gave us great value for our money. By the end of the trip, we felt like Tito was more than a driver, he was a friend. I would give him 10 out of 10 stars and recommend him to anyone visiting Morocco. He is the best!

[chandlerlarsen]

I want to go badly! Planning it for my 2-3 friends that are coming with. Very excited . Thinking Marrakech and then some desert time

[FayandDanExplore]

Hello! Great to see you again :) Hope you are keeping well! I love this vlog, we want to visit morocco soon. great tips. . we are back travelling. Went on a very pandemic safe trip to France via Euro tunnel. uploading series now.

[jessicatonkinson]

Thanks for the video! Heading to Morocco today! Is there a site to find/ book the riads you mentioned? I usually use booking and at least for Casablanca (where we are going first), I really didn’t see any options outside of hotels. Thanks!!

[malourdesvillarin]

hi thanks for the tip, very informative ..I just have couple of questions: Im traveling to Morocco this December with my son. places of interest are: Sahara desert, casablanca rabat, Marrakech. My question..If i hire a driver, is the driver going to be with me for the whole trip? and how much would it cost me to hire a driver?.. thanks in advance for your immediate response.

[chandlerlarsen]

Can you tell me where you scheduled the desert event?? I want to do that, stay for a night or 2

[Pressplay_Media_EU]

What if (hypothetically) One travelled to Korea, and decided to hit up Morocco en route back to USA? Practical or no?

[suuuqbacadyaaqshiid]

try to go to South Africa Cape Town or a Johannesburg you will see it’s look like oh this is Miami I was 2018 Johannesburg but try to go to South Africa believe me or not Africa is the best countries Africa is South Africa But I’m from East Africa anyway🤝

[ltrobinson]

Did you use the travel company yo plan your itinerary or just to hire the driver

[HiteshPatel-ienr]

What travel company did you use to plan this trip ?

[opticalpower]

Amazing keep going my friend, you doing great ✨👑🌱🎥 🇲🇦

kader : Artist & Video Creator from Optical Power youtube channel 🎥
(Las Vegas )

[cherrydoortv]

I had a wonderful time in Morocco thanks to Tito, my personal driver. He took me and my friends on an 8-day adventure across Casablanca, Tangiers, Rabat, Chefchaouen and Marrakesh. The drives were long and tiring, but Tito made them fun and comfortable. He was always patient and attentive to our needs, and he accommodated all our requests with a smile. He even went above and beyond his duty as a driver and helped us with other things, like arranging a birthday party for one of my friends. He got a cake, hired some performers and made it a memorable night for her. We were so touched by his kindness and generosity. His prices were reasonable and he gave us great value for our money. By the end of the trip, we felt like Tito was more than a driver, he was a friend. I would give him 10 out of 10 stars and recommend him to anyone visiting Morocco. He is the best!