What is the best thing about Morocco?

One of the reasons Morocco is a good place to visit is its varied geography! Morocco doesn't just have paradise beaches and sweeping expanses of desert, it also has mountains! Morocco has two major mountain ranges, the Rif Mountains in the north and the Atlas Mountains stretching through the middle of the country.



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Morocco should be on the top of any traveller's bucket list – not only does this African beauty boast grand history and culture, it has some of the best and most diverse landscapes and scenery, as well as ancient medinas and an array of epic activities.

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11 Things Morocco is Famous For
  • The Atlas Mountains. ...
  • The Moroccan Desert & Sahara. ...
  • Moroccan Wild Beaches & Azure Coasts. ...
  • Moroccan Ski Resorts. ...
  • Morocco Monuments, Architecture & History. ...
  • Moroccan Food. ...
  • Morocco Unique Culture. ...
  • Morocco Cats.


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While Morocco draws in visitors for its cities and the Saharan desert primarily, the country also has a beautiful coastline filled with stunning beaches that are perfect for a relaxing vacation.

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Morocco is home to the world's largest desert known as the Sahara desert! In Africa, Morocco is the 25th largest country with a population of almost 34 million. Since its foundation by Idris I back in 788AD, the country has been under the rule of a series of independent dynasties.

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The cultural diversity of Morocco is reflected in the varied architectural beauties that can be found across the nation. From majestic mosques to traditional riads, brilliant palaces and sublime centres of religious study, Morocco has many fabulous buildings to admire.

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The geography of Morocco is as unique as it is diverse, with Mediterranean beaches in the north, the legendary Atlas Mountain ranges and the scintillating Sahara in the South. The rivers that flow down the Atlas Mountains offer beautiful lush river valleys.

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The Kingdom of Morocco is the most westerly of the North African countries known as the Maghreb - the West. It has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountain interior and a history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African influences.

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As of 2021, Moroccan residents abroad constituted the leading nationality of tourists travelling to Morocco, followed by French nationals. The shares occupied by these groups of travelers reached 65 percent and 13 percent, respectively. Moreover, Spain accounted for 2.7 percent of the international tourists.

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By a Franco-Spanish treaty of 27 November 1912, Spain was granted a protectorate over Morocco's Mediterranean littoral, referred to as Spanish Morocco. Ceuta, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera and Melilla thereafter were absorbed into this entity.

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  • Terrorism is a risk in Morocco. ...
  • Foreigners are at high risk of serious crime across North Africa. ...
  • Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, is common. ...
  • You may face aggressive begging and harassment, particularly near ATMs. Female travellers may be sexually harassed. ...
  • Scams and fraud are common.


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Morocco allows the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in most major supermarkets. The alcohol section is usually in a separate room from the main supermarket.

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The best time to visit Morocco is in autumn and spring. However, as the country has a diverse geographical landscape, each season has its beauty. In April, May, and September to November, the weather is pleasantly warm across the high grounds of the Atlas Mountains.

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But Morocco is also a member of the Arab League - so officially belongs to both cultural spheres. While the adjective African to describe Morocco is a geographical fact, the use of Arab has also alienated many Moroccans who do not identify as such.

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Countries that do not fall into any of these two categories were referred to as 'third-world states'. If we take this into consideration, Morocco is a third-world country because (despite having close and strong ties with the United States) it was not a strong ally for the USA.

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