The Rif

A great arc of mountains, forming a natural barrier to almost the whole of northern Morocco, the Rif tower above the Mediterranean coast.

      The High Atlas

A chain 900 meters long and about 100 km across at its widest, its boasts at least ten peaks over 4000 meters high.

    The Middle Atlas

Adjoining the High Atlas and of lesser height, this chain above all home to forest and scrub.

    The Anti-Atlas

A vast chain, over 400 km in length, including the eastern extension of Sarrho, the Anti-Atlas stretch from the white beaches of Cap Dra on the shores of the Atlantic all the way to the hamadas of Guir and the historic banks of Tafilalet.
 

    Dayet Aoua and Dayet Ifrah

The rivers of the Middle Atlas form numbers of lakes both natural and artificial. Starting in Ifrane, a road leads to Dayet Aoua, in the middle of a natural bird reserve. The road continues to Dayet Ifrah, one of the largest lakes in the region.

    Tislit Lake

In the midst of the famous plateau of lakes in the Ait Hadidou region, Tislit Lake is the habitat of many species of aquatic birds.

    Ouzoud Waterfalls

About 22km from Tanaant, a road leads to beautiful landscapes, where magnificent waterfalls cascade from heights of 100 meters into chalky rock pools, to flow into the river El Abid canyon two miles further downstream.

    Ourika Waterfalls

As you go back down to Setti-Fatma, there are beautiful stop-offs in the valley, along the river and in the many terraced villages.
 

    The Dadès Gorges

Red and mauve hued rock towers above the road, burrowing into the Atlas Mountains through the Dadès gorges. Breathtaking panorama.

    The Todra gorges

The river Todra is a branch of the Rheris which, flowing down from the High Atlas, has hallowed out a network of passes and gorges.

    The Dadès Valley

For a distance of 20 km, starting from the Tifoultite Valley, the road borders the El Mansour Eddahbi dam, which has facilitated regular irrigation of the regions arable land and the implementation of a large-scale reforestation program since 1972.

    The Draa Valley

This actually begins some 70 km from Ouarzazate. From there, watered by the River Draa, it stretches for 200 km and forms a continuous band of greenery. Some fifty Kasbahs and Ksours punctuate a never-ending series of fields and palm groves.
 

    Ain Asserdoun

The Kasbah of Ras-el-Ain lies at the foot of Djebel Tassemit near the Ain Asserdoun Spring.

    The blue Spring of Meski

21km from Errachidia, near the well-known village of Meski, a steep stairway hewn into the rock leads to the spring, source of the river Ziz, which flows into a little cave at the foot of the cliff, spilling over into a cement basin, the work of the Foreign Legion.

    The River Massa

At the heart of the pre-desert region and situated on a major migration path, the river Massa is remarkable for the great number of species of birds, both migratory and non migratory, many of which are on the verge of extinction.

    Oued Laou

This rapidly growing resort borders a fine beach where fishermen’s boats lie aground.

The Mediterranean coastline stretches over the 500 km from Tangier to Saidia. Magnificent sandy beaches and clear blue sea.

    Al-Hoceima Beach

A beach of wild beauty and endless stretching sands.

    Saidia Beach

Saidia is the pearl of eastern Morocco, thanks to its dozen kilometres of fine sands and its magnificent bay, well suited to sailing activities.

    Cabo-Negro Beach

Cabo-Negro is a resort, such as can only be found along Northern Morocco’s ever-fascinating Mediterranean coastline with its endless golden sands. Its sailing harbour can accommodate all types of craft.

    Atlantic coast

Morocco’s other coastline stretches from Tangier down to Lagouira (2600 km), and has more than enough to keep you occupied with its fortified towns (El Jadida, Essaouira, and Safi), its seaside resorts (Mohammedia, Agadir, Larache, and Assilah) and its beaches.

    Mehdia Beach

A seaside resort, situated at the mouth of the river Sebou; its magnificent waves make it a must for all adepts of surfing.

    Temara beach

15 km from Rabat, this is the best known of all the resorts to the south of the city. Formerly home to the Oudayah tribe, the little town contains an ancient Kasbah and a mosque.

    El-Jadida Beach

It is for good reason that El-Jadida was nicknamed the Deauville of Morocco.

    Aglou Beach

This is Tiznit local beach (Agadir region) and a popular place to go during the summertime heat.

    Plage blanche (White beach)

from Guelmim (Sahara region), you can get to Plage Blanche, one of the country’s most beautiful beaches.

    Agadir Beach

Between the scented green of Eucalyptus groves and the clear blue waters of the sea lie tens of kilometres of sublime sands: Agadir beach.

    Asilah

The Asilah resort is located on the Atlantic coast, 40 km south of Tangier and 30 km from Larache. The resort has a 14-hectare platform projecting from the seashore, reserved for fishing and tourist activities. A marina is currently under construction.

    Restinga-Smir

A sailing and tourist resort par excellence, it is situated on the Mediterranean coast 12 km north of M’Diqu, with an 11.7-hectare platform. Given the short distance from Sebta, its clientele is largely Spanish.

    Kabila-Marina

This resort lies about 15 km from the city of Tetouan on the Mediterranean coast and covers a total platform area of 18.000 km². During the summer, it’s a focal point for the local jet-set.

    Sables d’Or resort

It is situated on the Atlantic coast on the Sidi Abed site, 15 km south-west of Rabat and with a 4-hectare platform.

    Agadir Marina

It stands around a 6-hectare basin and annually harbours some 300 crafts ranging from 6 to 40 meters in length.

    The Atlantic Dorint Palace, Agadir

The Vital Centre Group has set up a seawater therapy centre, boasting more than 3000 m² of white marble and whitewood. Equipped with advanced techniques, the Centre offers a whole range of treatments under close medical supervision.

    The Lido Riad Salam, Casablanca

Renowned seawater therapy centre, it has recently been renovated. A wide choice of health treatments and beauty care are available to cater for your needs.

    The Tikida Beach Hotel, Agadir

Situated right on the Atlantic coast, the centre offers authentic treatments, combining Moroccan tradition and European know-how.

    The Sofitel Thalassa Mogador, Essaouira

Located on the seafront, only 50 metres from sandy beaches, and only 300 from historic Mogador town centre.

    Cedar groves

One of the most beautiful forests in the kingdom is to be found around the town of Azrou, at an altitude of 1250 meters.

    Argane groves

The argane tree is the last tree growing in the south just before you reach the Sahara. It is found only in Morocco, mainly in the south-east, from Safi to the Souss region and the western part of the Anti-Atlas, up to 100 km from the Atlantic.

    Massa National Park

Arriving from Agadir, you cross quite a deserted area, leading to the Ait-Belfa junction. It is said that there is a whole city buried beneath the sand in the back of beyond. This is perhaps Massa, renowned for old, it was apparently a port where ships coming from Europe docked. In 1991, the region was designated as the Souss Massa National Park. This nature reserve (13.000 hectares), both over land and water, hosts numerous species of birds, amphibians, and reptiles.

    The zoological gardens of Rabat

Located only 6 km from Rabat, the Temara zoo is probably one of the most remarkable of its kind in the African continent, due to its open design, its green spaces and the particular care afforded to the animal’s living  conditions.

  This archipelago, composed of a lot of tiny islands, protects the bay from the mighty waves of the Atlantic Ocean. These famous islands owe their name to the manufacture of crimson, which was started by King Juba II, during the first century before the start of Islam. Today, the islands house a sort of nature reserve where numerous species seek refuge.

    Esparto grass in the Hamada du Guir

It represents an area especially reserved for the hunting of partridge, hare and gazelle.

    The Merzouga Dunes

These are about 53 km from Erfoud (in the south of Morocco), a series of superb orange-tinted dunes forming the Erg Chebbi in the very heart of the desert. Legend has it that they were God’s punishment on the inhabitants of the ancient village of Merzouga who, upon a feast day many years ago, refused hospitality to a woman and her children. Upon the instant, a mighty sandstorm blew up, covering the place for all eternity. The dunes reach heights of 150 metres, overlooking the village that bears their name.

    Jebair

12km south of Tata, the village of Jebair was once pivotal to caravan trade.

    The Tinghir palm grove

A green and yellow patchwork of oat fields, cornfields, and lemon groves, crisscrossed by the shadows of its palm trees.

    The Tassent Oasis

An oasis of greenery in the mountains, at the foot of Djebel Bab-n-Ouayad whose ridges rise to heights of between 2300 and 2800 meters.