The usual Morocco itinerary is from Casablanca, clockwise or counterclockwise around the circle. I chose the counterclockwise route because I thought I could rest for two days by the Atlantic Ocean when I was tired after visiting the Sahara Desert.
On the choice of transportation for this trip, I didn't choose to drive myself. Firstly, most Moroccan cars are manual; secondly, there is a risk of being stopped and fined by the traffic police when traveling outside the country (there are tens of millions of reasons for fines). I mainly traveled by train and public ****ing car. As for cabs, there doesn't seem to be much interest in getting a cab here. And the price of a taxi is more than double the price of one. So. Poverty keeps me low.
Morocco has seats in the first class carriages and is robbed in the second class carriages. If you're traveling long distance (like I was), I'd recommend just flying first class.
Accommodation
Moroccan cities are divided into old and new towns. When considering accommodation, you can choose according to the purpose of your trip. The main thing is that the new city has a good environment, many hotels, and is convenient for leisure and vacation.
Living in the old town is the most convenient way to explore the customs of Morocco. Generally traditional houses are mostly located in the old town, but generally due to the narrow and uneven roads, cars can not drive in, and it is not convenient to drag luggage back and forth.
So there is another smart option, stay in a hotel not far from the old town and walk to the old town.
Accommodation is nothing but hotels and B&Bs. Most of the lodgings in Morocco are called riads, and these are courtyard houses with central gardens, most of which have three floors. Each raid is buried deep in the old city of Medina's eternal alleys, often just an inconspicuous door, but once inside, the interior decoration is exquisite and elegant, as if into the fairy tale world of "Thousand and One Nights".
Strongly recommend Marrakech and Fez must stay in the old town of Riad. believe me, it will be a pleasant surprise on your trip to Morocco.
Internet communication
There are two ways to access the internet in Morocco. First, rent a WIFI egg in the country for 50 RMB/day. For well-known reasons, I bought a local phone card. It will be more convenient to go online or make a phone call. There are three local operating companies in Morocco, namely INWI, ORANGE, and Morocco Telecom (also my choice). This company also has a good signal, and you can get a microphone in the desert.
Focus! After the SIM card is installed, don't throw away the package. It has a password on it. If your phone restarts, you'll have to enter the PIN to reconnect with your carrier.
Casablanca
Mosque Hassan II: It is the third largest mosque in the Islamic world and the most modern in the world. The magnificent building is the first attraction of Casa, where you can get beautiful silhouettes and night views from the sea in the evening.
Address: SourJdid, Casablanca. taxi recommended.
Open: Saturday-Thursday, 9-12, 15-16, Friday, 9-11, 15-16, tickets Dh120/adult.
Rick's Café: Built out of sentimentality for Casablanka, but a restaurant built after the movie became famous. It's a bit old and expensive.
Address: 248 Avenue Sourjid. Garden Square, Old Medina Public ****, Casablanca
Opening hours: 2:00-15:00, 18:30-1:00 the next day.
Recommended restaurants: LaSqala (authentic Moroccan cuisine), LeCabestan Sea View (facing the sea in a good environment), restaurant LeNouveauDragon, Beijinger-owned restaurant Chinese food.
Marrakech
Marrakech is a Berber word meaning "God's homeland". It is situated at the foot of Mount Alatos and is known as the "Pearl of the South". It is famous for its leather industry.
Majorelle Gardens: A beautiful botanical garden covering 12 hectares. Built during the French colonial period in the 1920s and 1930s, it is lush and varied.
Address: Rue Saint-Laurent, Yves, Marrakech
Opening hours: 8:00-17:30. entrance fee Dh70 per person.
JeffnaSquare:The famous sleepless square, nearly a thousand years old, the market has everything, mainly shopping and eating. Snail soup and a variety of fruit juices are very good, there will also be local Moroccan objects, but pay attention to traveling in groups, there are more thieves.
Address: Jemaael-Fna Square, Marrakech
Palace of Bassia: The palace is deep in the small streets and alleys of the old city of Marrakech. Built in the 19th century, it is the only open and well-preserved palace in Morocco. It is a perfect specimen of 19th century Moroccan decorative arts. In this luxurious and exquisite palace, you can feel the mystery and confusion of the Thousand and One Nights.
Recommended restaurants: LeSalama (Moroccan cuisine, western food), LeBlokk (western food with cabaret), AtayCafe-Food (Moroccan cuisine)
Sahara Desert
Ayt Benhaddou Village: a must-visit place for the desert group. It is the most representative Berber ancient village in Morocco, known as the most beautiful ancient village in Morocco. There are many small stores in the village, selling Moroccan specialties, rough and literary, hot and fresh.
Merzouka is Morocco's entrance to the Sahara. There are large sand dunes and various campsites. It is a great place to see the stars in the Sahara. It has the largest natural underground water in Morocco and is part of the itinerary of many tourists visiting Morocco.
Fes
Fes, the ancient capital of Morocco, was the founding capital of the first dynasty in North African history and the first Islamic city. Divided into the Old City and the New City, the Old City is one of the largest surviving typical medieval cities in the world. Walking through it, you feel as if you are in the Thousand and One Nights.
The Zhibran Gate: the starting point of the two most important roads in the Old City, so most tourists choose to enter the Old City of Fez from here. It is called the Blue Gate because the outside of the gate is covered with blue mosaic tiles in an Islamic style. (Inside are the old city alleyways, where it is easy to get lost and there are many thieves)
Medina: the Arab settlement, entered through the Blue Gate of Buzilu. Inside there are various handicrafts. Buying hand books is highly recommended here. The yogurt is delicious, but during the day it is very crowded and easy to get lost. Going there in the morning will give you a different view.
The Mausoleum of the Melnid Dynasty: there's not much to see in the cemetery itself, but it's the best observation point for panoramic views of Fez. The cemetery is located on a hill outside the city. It's still a bit of a walk. A taxi from the old town is a good place to watch the sunset, 5-7DH per person.
Recommended restaurants: CafeClock (Moroccan food, hidden store), MedinaCafe (next to the Blue Gate, very easy to find), ChezRachid (near the Blue Gate, recommended chicken noodle), the Great Wall Restaurant (Chinese food, the address of the Moroccan Fez) RueArabieSaoudite, you can directly tell the driver Sofia Hotel)
Shefshavan
Shefshavan residents heard that the color blue can repel mosquitoes, so the people here turned their homes into a sea of blue.
Shefshavan Medina: A blue fairytale town built on a mountain. Cats are everywhere. Full of literary style. Girls can wear pretty blue dresses and shawls to take a shot. Going early in the morning is highly recommended. (I want to buy paint here)
Spanish Mosque: the high point of Shevshavan, a great place to see the sunset and night view, but the mosque itself is not open.
Restaurant recommendations: pizzeria Mandala (Italian), City in the Sky (Chinese)
The usual Moroccan itinerary is to start in Casablanca and go around in a circle either clockwise or counterclockwise. I chose the counterclockwise route because I thought I could rest for two days by the Atlantic Ocean when I was tired after visiting the Sahara Desert.
On the choice of transportation for this trip, I didn't choose to drive myself. Firstly, most Moroccan cars are manual; secondly, there is a risk of being stopped and fined by the traffic police when traveling outside the country (there are tens of millions of reasons for fines). I mainly traveled by train and public ****ing car. As for cabs, there doesn't seem to be much interest in getting a cab here. And the price of a taxi is more than double the price of one. So. Poverty keeps me low.
Morocco has seats in the first class carriages and is robbed in the second class carriages. If you're traveling long distance (like me), I'd recommend just flying first class.
Tangier
The city of Tangier is built on the mountains and the sea, with a nice breeze and a pleasant climate. White houses, green mountains and blue waters complement each other. It is a beautiful seaside mountain city, known as the "summer capital of Morocco".
Heracles Cave: Also known as Heracles Cave or Africa Cave, it is formed naturally by the waves hitting the rocks for thousands of years, and the mouth of the cave is similar to the map of Africa. It is recommended to go at sunset to watch the sunset in the Atlantic Ocean.
Recommended restaurants: Baba's Café (famous, William Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch, Paul Bowles, American writer, etc.) , LaPaella Restaurant (Spanish, at Kathir, 12th Street, Tangier, for seafood)
Acilla
Acilla is a seaside town with a predominantly white color palette, featuring graffiti walls.
AislaMedina:is a very small Medina that hosts an annual mural festival. It is a very friendly town where you can walk along the beach. The graffiti walls and the old city walls are good for photos.
Security
Sharing this grand strategy ends here. Here, I would also like to talk about security in Morocco.
In general, Moroccan society is relatively stable, with few terrorist attacks and riots. In some places where tourists are concentrated, you can still see police patrolling around. I think the law and order is not bad.
It is necessary to have a normal sense of security in Morocco, but if you always complete your journey with defensive or colored glasses, your natural horizons will be reduced.