Africa · Morocco
Morocco Travel Guide 2026 — Marrakech, Sahara & the Atlas Mountains
Morocco is the closest piece of Africa to Europe — and for Canadians, surprisingly accessible. Marrakech is under 7 hours from Toronto with one connection. An extraordinary collision of cultures, landscapes, and sensory experiences.
Marrakech — The Red City
The Marrakech medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Djemaa el-Fna square transforms through the day — food market in the morning, circus of acrobats and musicians after dark.
The souks winding through the medina sell everything from spices to lanterns. Bargaining is expected — the opening price is usually 3-4x what's fair.
Beyond Marrakech
- Sahara Desert at Merzouga — worth the 10-hour drive for the dunes at dawn
- Chefchaouen — the famous blue-painted hill town in the Rif Mountains
- Fes medina — larger and more preserved than Marrakech
- Atlas Mountains — Berber village treks
- Essaouira — breezy coastal town with great seafood
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