Where to go in Morocco, and what it costs

Morocco's business capital, between the ocean and Art Deco streets. Our base, in Sidi Maarouf.

• Hassan II Mosque : Partly built over the ocean, guided tours for non-Muslims.
• Ain Diab Corniche : Seafront promenade, best at sunset.
• Habous quarter : Souks, bookshops and pastry shops in the new medina.
• Art Deco downtown and Central Market : Boulevard Mohammed V, 1930s facades and fresh fish.

Meet and greet with a name sign, at any hour.

• Transfer to central Casablanca or your hotel : Fixed price per vehicle, 1 to 7 passengers.
• Straight on to another city : Rabat, Marrakech, El Jadida… without stopping in Casablanca.

A quiet seaside town between Casablanca and Rabat.

• Beaches and corniche : Swimming and strolls, quieter than Casablanca.
• A stop on the road to Rabat : A good break on the way back from Rabat.

The closest beaches to Casablanca, to the south.

• Tamaris beaches : Sand, surf and seaside restaurants.

The UNESCO-listed capital, easy to see in a day.

• Kasbah of the Udayas : White and blue lanes, views over the ocean and the river.
• Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum : Unfinished minaret and royal mausoleum, free entry.
• Chellah : Roman ruins and a Marinid necropolis among gardens.
• Medina and Bouregreg marina : Calm souks, then terraces facing Salé.

The old Portuguese Mazagan, on the Atlantic.

• Portuguese City of Mazagan : UNESCO-listed ramparts, walk along the bastions.
• Portuguese cistern : Closed for restoration: check locally.

A small white medina on the Oum Er-Rbia river.

• Medina and riverside ramparts : Lanes, murals and views over the river.

A sheltered lagoon, known for its oysters.

• Oualidia lagoon : Calm water, boat trips, birds in spring and autumn.
• Oyster farms : Tastings on site, depending on the season.

White and blue medina, fishing port and Atlantic wind.

• Skala and ramparts : Cannons facing the ocean, views of the islands.
• Medina (UNESCO) : Thuya woodworkers, galleries and pedestrian lanes.
• Fishing port : Blue boats and grilled fish by the harbour.

The Red City: souks, palaces and the Atlas as a backdrop.

• Jemaa el-Fna square : The lively heart of the medina, best in the evening.
• Koutoubia : The landmark minaret, gardens open to all.
• Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs : Zellige tiles, carved ceilings and gardens.
• Jardin Majorelle : Tickets online only, book ahead.

A long sandy bay and sunshine all year round.

• Beach and promenade : Kilometres of sand right in the city.
• Agadir Oufella Kasbah : Panoramic views over the bay.
• Souk El Had : Large market for spices, fruit and crafts.

The oldest imperial city and its UNESCO-listed medina.

• Fez el-Bali medina : A maze of lanes, best with an official guide.
• Chouara tannery : Dye vats seen from the terraces.
• Bou Inania Madrasa : Carved wood and zellige, usually closed on Fridays.
• Bab Boujloud : The blue gate into the medina.

Moulay Ismail's imperial city, easy to combine with Volubilis.

• Bab Mansour : One of Morocco's most famous monumental gates.
• El Hedim square and medina : The UNESCO-listed historic centre.

Morocco's largest Roman site, UNESCO-listed.

• Roman ruins and mosaics : Triumphal arch, basilica and mosaics in situ.

The blue medina of the Rif, made for wandering.

• Blue medina and Outa el-Hammam square : Blue lanes around the kasbah.
• Ras El Ma : The spring at the foot of the medina.
• Spanish Mosque : Viewpoint over the town at sunset.
• Akchour waterfalls : A hike about 50 minutes' drive away.

Between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, facing Spain.

• Kasbah and medina : Views over the Strait of Gibraltar.
• Cape Spartel : Lighthouse where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
• Caves of Hercules : Sea caves about 14 km from the city.