Dakhla's international reputation is excellent! This kite surfing hot spot welcomes thousands of surfers every year, in a very familial and pleasant village atmosphere.

Dakhla, an unmissable spot for kite surfing

If there is a place that sums up the incredible diversity and richness of the beautiful country of Morocco, it is certainly the countless markets called souks.  You will dive into the unforgettable atmosphere and you will find everything imaginable and more.

Morocco's incredible souks

In the surrounding areas of Marrakech and the centre of the country, the nature is absolutely spectacular. Sportsmen and adventurers have the opportunity to really enjoy roaming these beautiful landscapes by foot!

Walks in the centre of Morocco

Today, Morocco has a worldwide reputation for its numerous cultural and principally musical festivals. It's a great occasion to discover the artistic riches of the country during a trip to Morocco.

Music festivals in Morocco

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Marrakesh

Essaouira

Toubkal

A splendid little imperial city in the north of Morocco.

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Meknes is a real jewel! Inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage site, it is one of four imperial cities of Morocco. Wandering around Meknes is like plunging into a thousand and one nights. Each detail of the minarets, the doors, the windows is a pearl of art and of beauty. I recommend a visit to the old town and the magnificent Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail with its beautiful painted ceilings. The Medina is a labyrinth of teeming lanes, where it is good to lose yourself for a few hours. During <a href="/morocco/">a stay in Morocco</a>, many travellers overlook Meknes, smaller and less touristy than its neighbour, Fez. It is on the contrary my favourite, because it is on more of a human scale and more authentic.

In the medina, that is to say the historic part of the city, Meknes is magnificent. The old capital of Morocco, Meknes was run by the Moulay Ismail dynasty in the 17th century. The city is well-known for its immense gates, called "bab" in Arabic. This gates encircle the fortress, the old medina. I particularly recommend Bab Mansour, it is, still today, very well preserved. I experienced another beautiful discovery in a Meknes souk. I actually found it more authentic than that in Marrakech or Fes, the city being a bit less touristy than the other two. All the same, you must always pay attention to the merchants, Moroccans are the best vendors and I had the chance to witness this in the course of my travels! Even for a hardened traveller like me, they succeeded in selling me a few things <a href="/morocco/">during my trip through Morocco</a>.

The imperial city of Meknes is rich in history. The city is an interesting stop to make between the capital and the city of Fes.

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