Together with 5 friends, we decided to travel through Morocco for 10 days. Not enough to see all the Moroccan charm but a good enough time to visit some spots. Our goal was to see bits of all of it: the culture, the sandy views in a desert, and the coast.
Marrakech
We started our Morocco trip in Marrakech. When I think of the city, I think of the sheer number of impressions. An experience that engages all human senses.
Beautiful architecture was visible everywhere. Brightly colored Moroccan tiles adorned so many buildings, lending them a wonderfully opulent look. What’s more, this beautiful architecture wasn't limited to official state buildings; it was just as evident in the simpler streets. There, too, you could see arches, cobblestones, and colorful accents. I was also fascinated by the clever concept of creating shade wherever people walk; it makes the heat much more bearable.
One of my friends specifically remarked on how easily she could imagine magical, fairy-tale-like Arab stories such as Aladdin being inspired by cities like this one. It's almost magical what the souks are like and how you can get lost there.
This was also our first encounter with the Moroccan cuisine and we loved it. The tajines and the couscous all tasted a lot better than at home. I also really liked tfaya: a sweet mixture of caramelized onions, raisins and warm spices such as cinnamon, which is served over the couscous.
We spent 2 days in Marrakech. Not long enough to see everything we would have wanted to see, but it was long enough to get really get immersed in the culture for a bit.
Perfect to see all the spots and learn more about the city and culture
Quiet, good location and small-scale riad. Loved the breakfast and swimming pool.
Cheap and amazing taste
Beautiful Moroccan architecture. Good photo spot.
Agafay desert
In Marrakech, we rented a car We always rent our cars via Sunny Cars. You pay a bit more, but the service is outstanding and we never had any problems. to go on our roadtrip to the coast. Our first stop for one night was the Agafay desert. The landscape rougher the closer you get to the desert. We had one of the best views here, and we really loved to get away from the city for a bit. It was quieter, more peaceful here.
Unlike the Sahara, Agafay is not a real desert, but more a rocky stone plateau with dramatic landscape of sand and stone with views of the High Atlas mountains. It has a lot of desert camps to stay, just as the one we stayed at called The Ranch Camp.
Perfect get-away in the desert. Swimming pools and facilities are amazing. One of our favorite activities of the entire trip is the quad riding we did here!
Taghazout
After a 4-hour drive, we arrived in Taghazout. The village is small and has loads of little stairs that go down to the beach. It is pretty. It has golden sandy beaches and rugged cliffs. The buildings and fishing boats are white and blue; the sea is clear; and you can probably see a fata morgana when looking out on the ocean.
Taghazout is a melting pot of traditional local fishermen, with many boats lined up on the coast, international surfers, and a growing number of digital nomads. I spoke to multiple people in cafes when I saw them vibecoding with Claude on their laptop.
It has some trendy restaurants, and most of the village centers around surfing. But the beaches are also really nice to just chill. To drink some Moroccan tea, read a book.
