Morocco Cultural Tours
Highlights of Morocco Cultural Tours
- Wander the winding medina streets of Marrakech to explore bustling souks filled with a dizzying array of colorful spices, fabrics, and handicrafts.
- Experience the hustle and bustle of Djemaa el Fnaa Square in Marrakech as storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, and acrobats entertain passersby.
- Visit the historic Old Medina in Fes—the largest car-free urban area in the world—and explore its vibrant alleyways lined with craft shops, mosques, palaces, and ancient monuments.
- Explore the coastal cities of Casablanca, Rabat, and Tangier, taking in the whitewashed walls and vibrant markets selling fresh seafood.
- Visit Ait Benhaddou, an old fortified city in the Atlas Mountains' foothills and a popular filming location for Hollywood movies.
- Don’t miss the Berber villages in the countryside to learn about traditional customs and lifestyles.
Travel Tips for Morocco Cultural Tours
- When visiting souks and shops, it is customary to haggle for goods — so practice your bargaining skills!
- Remember to dress conservatively in rural areas, even when the weather is hot. Women should wear loose-fitting clothing and cover up their shoulders and legs. However, wearing shorts and skirts above the knee in Marrakech city or other large urban areas is acceptable.
- Don't be put off by street food—it's quite delicious, and you'll get huge portions for the price. But we advise carrying small denominations of dirhams as locals may struggle to change larger notes.
- Leather goods in Morocco are good, but never buy them on the outer stalls of the souk. Go as deep as possible; they’ll be at least half the price.
- Always use your right hand when handing something to a local. Use the left hand only for restroom hygiene and unclean work. Eating, shaking hands, giving a gift, or leaving a tip with your left hand is considered incredibly rude.
- Consider the type of footwear you will wear—it is customary for Moroccans to take their shoes off before entering the house, so do the same.
- Learn a couple of traditional Moroccan sayings to impress your hosts. Before eating or drinking, say "bismillah" (in God's name) and "tbarkellah" (blessed is God) as a type of grace.
