What to do in Morocco — luxury Erg Chigaga desert camp at sunset
Expert Guide · Updated 2026

What to Do in Morocco — 20 Best Experiences

From sleeping under Sahara stars to walking 9,000-lane medieval medinas — the definitive guide to the best things to do in Morocco in 2026. Written by Aziz Sakri, Marrakech local guide.

Top 5 Morocco Experiences

What is Morocco most famous for?

  • Sahara Desert — camel trekking, luxury camp, sunrise dunes at Erg Chigaga
  • Marrakech — Djemaa el-Fna, souks, riads, Majorelle Garden
  • Fes medina — world's largest medieval car-free city (UNESCO)
  • Chefchaouen — blue city in the Rif Mountains
  • Atlas Mountains — Berber villages, Tizi n'Tichka pass, Aït Benhaddou
Best Things to Do

20 best experiences in Morocco — ranked by MSITravels

Desert

Sleep in a Sahara Desert Camp

Spend 2 nights at Erg Chigaga — Morocco's most remote desert, far from tourists. Luxury Berber camp, camel trek at sunset, stargazing at zero light pollution. The single most transformative Morocco experience.

City

Explore Marrakech Medina

Djemaa el-Fna square at sunset, the souk labyrinth, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden. Two days minimum — with a private guide to unlock the real medina, not the tourist surface.

City

Get Lost in Fes el-Bali

The world's largest medieval medina — 9,000 lanes, Chouara tanneries, Al-Qarawiyyin (world's oldest university). A licensed guide is essential. The most authentic city in North Africa.

Mountain

Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass

Drive over Morocco's highest mountain pass (2,260m) through the High Atlas. Snow-capped peaks, Berber villages, breathtaking views — then descend to Aït Benhaddou UNESCO kasbah.

Heritage

Visit Aït Benhaddou at Sunrise

The mud-brick ksar that starred in Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. Golden sunrise light on ancient towers is one of the most dramatic sights in all of Africa.

City

Photograph Chefchaouen at Dawn

The blue city of the Rif Mountains. Arrive before 7am and walk entirely empty blue alleys — the most photogenic 90 minutes in Morocco. Overnight stay strongly recommended.

Coast

Eat Seafood in Essaouira

Atlantic port city with a UNESCO medina, blue fishing harbour, and the freshest seafood in Morocco. A 2.5h drive from Marrakech — the perfect day trip or overnight escape.

Culture

Stay in a Medina Riad

Sleep inside the medina walls in a 17th-century riad — a converted courtyard house with fountain, zellige tilework, and orange tree. The ultimate Morocco accommodation.

Desert

Camel Trek at Sunset

Ride a camel through the Sahara dunes as the sun sets over the horizon. The classic Morocco bucket-list moment — even better at Erg Chigaga than at Merzouga.

Food

Eat at the Djemaa el-Fna Stalls

100+ food stalls firing up at 7pm in Marrakech's central square — grilled meats, snails in broth, tagine, fresh orange juice. The most atmospheric dinner in the world.

Culture

Visit a Berber Village

Drive into the Atlas Mountains to a village where life is unchanged from centuries ago. Mint tea in a Berber home, traditional bread baked in a clay oven, conversation through your guide.

Mountain

Trek to Toubkal Summit

Summit Jebel Toubkal (4,167m) — the highest peak in North Africa. A 2-day guided trek from Imlil village, with an overnight in a mountain refuge at 3,207m.

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Design your perfect Morocco experience

Tell Aziz which experiences matter most to you and he will build a private Morocco itinerary around them — Sahara, medinas, mountains, coast. Free custom plan in 24 hours.