backpacking MOROCCO
Morocco is a unique fairytale world with bustling medinas, desert castles, palm tree oases, desert nights and road trips through the mountains. Travel to Marrakech for a city trip or plan in a few weeks to uncover all corners of this desert country. Read all our blogs to prepare yourself perfectly for a great backpack trip!
- Capital: Rabat
- Population: 37 million
- Timezone: UTC+0
- Currency: Morrocan Dirham
- High season: Spring and authumn
- International airports: Casablanca, Marrakech en Fez
- Visa: propably not (click to check for your situation)
- Vaccinations: DTP, Hepatitus A recommended (always check your local travel clinic)
- Travel guide: Lonely Planet Morocco
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The 6 best things to do in Fez in Morocco
Our favorite place in Morocco was without a doubt the enchanting Fez. After arriving in this old town...
The 9 best day trips from Marrakech
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Visit Kasbah Glaoui in Telouet
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How to survive the Fez medina
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Volubilis: Roman ruins in Morocco (+ practical map)
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