8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Morocco

Morocco is such a unique mix of experiences that it’s a perfect destination for every traveler. There are medinas and souks to shop till you drop. There is beautiful architecture that mixes Arab, French, Spanish and Portuguese styles. The country has breathtaking mosques and monuments to offer. The food is incredible, the culture is fascinating and there are cats almost everywhere. If you need more reasons just keep reading.

1. Marrakech

When you first hear Morocco you probably think of Marrakech and there’s a good reason for that. It’s a city that never sleeps, it’s basically the Moroccan version of New York. There are beautiful ancient palaces like Badi Palace and Bahia Palace that will impress you with their architecture, the striking Koutoubia Mosque will blow up your Instagram, the energetic Djemaa el-Fna will overwhelm your senses, and the Saadian Tombs are definitely worth a visit. There’s always something going on, you’ll never be bored here and the amount of shopping you can do in medinas and souks here is insane.

2. Casablanca

If you’ve seen the movie Casablanca – that’s already reason enough to visit Morocco. It hardly matters that the movie was all shot at Warner Bro’s Studios, you want to visit the original place that is meant to be the backdrop for that film. Not to mention that real-life Casablanca is way more interesting and beautiful looking than what they built for the movie. This city has a very unique mix of modern contemporary architecture and a typically French feel to it at the same time. It’s definitely a must-see. Imagine how many references you can make while in Casablanca.

3. Medinas

Medinas are the best places to shop in Morocco. Not only for souvenirs and keepsakes but for actual things you will use and wear. You can buy insanely beautiful silk scarves here, the best rugs you’ll ever see, colorful slippers to wear at home and add some character to your apartment, wonderful one of a kind jewelry, embroidery, leather handbags – and that’s just a fraction of the treasures you can find in Moroccan medinas.