Morocco is a country that captivates travellers with its extraordinary variety of landscapes, historic cities and living traditions. Located in northwestern Africa, just a short distance from Europe, it brings together Arab, Berber and Mediterranean influences in a culture that feels both ancient and vibrant. From the narrow lanes of the medinas to red-earth villages, from the Atlas Mountains to the dunes of the Sahara, Morocco offers a journey filled with colours, scents and unforgettable atmospheres.

Many itineraries begin in Marrakech, with its famous Jemaa el-Fna square, lively souks, historic palaces and peaceful gardens. Fes reveals another side of the country, with one of the best-preserved medieval medinas in the world and a deep tradition of craftsmanship and religious learning. Cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Essaouira each show a different aspect of Moroccan history, architecture and daily life. Beyond the cities, the country opens into spectacular scenery: palm-filled valleys, ancient kasbahs, the Todra Gorges, mountain passes in the High Atlas and the vast silence of the Sahara Desert.

During our travels we discovered a Morocco where tradition remains part of everyday life. Walking through medinas, watching artisans at work, visiting historic buildings, tasting local dishes and crossing landscapes that change dramatically from region to region allowed us to experience the country in a very personal way. Every area has its own rhythm and identity, making each journey through Morocco different from the last.

Our articles about Morocco

This page brings together all the articles we have published about Morocco on Miranda Loves Travelling. Here you will find our travel experiences, cities, monuments, souks, kasbahs, natural landscapes, hotels, restaurants and many other places we explored during our journeys. Every article is based entirely on our personal experience and illustrated with original photographs.

Our photographs

All the photographs featured on Miranda Loves Travelling were taken during our travels across Morocco. Our galleries include imperial cities, medinas, markets, the Atlas Mountains, desert landscapes and many smaller details that reflect the country’s remarkable cultural and visual richness.

A land of colours and contrasts

Morocco is a destination that offers something different in every region. Historic cities, mountain villages, coastal towns, desert routes and traditional markets create a travel experience full of contrasts. Its strong cultural identity, warm hospitality and extraordinary landscapes make Morocco a country that leaves a vivid and lasting impression.

Assilah Casablanca Chefchaouen
Essaouira Fez Marrakesh
Meknes Ourika Valley Rabat
Tangier Tétouan
Posts

An astonishing number of boats

[Jan. 2026] We arrived in Essaouira, a port town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. We parted ways with our driver, Youssuf, just before reaching the port, and went for a stroll. On this New…

Shopping

That evening’s walk

[Dec. 2025] After a thorough sightseeing tour of Fez, Morocco, we took a stroll through the medina surrounding our riad that evening. Ideally, we wanted to descend the hill and return to the more traditional…

Food

Madrasa and lunch

[Dec. 2025] The last stop on our guided walking tour in Marrakesh, Morocco, was the Ben Youssuf Madrasa, a former religious school. Entry cost 50 dirhams (approximately 4.70 euros). Founded in the mid-16th century and…

Hotels

And so the journey comes to an end

Our year-end trip to Morocco has finally come to an end. By the time we returned to Marrakesh from our excursion to Essaouira, it was already getting dark, and we were caught in traffic that…