Do you want to travel in nature in Morocco? It is a unique holiday country with many beautiful places, with deserts and surprising mountains and waterfalls. And it is a land of spas for those who want to combine an active walking or nature trip with rest. Places of interest include Marrakech for many years to be the best-visited cities of North Africa. The tourist industry is well positioned by offering high-quality luxury hotels and a wide range of excursions in and around Marrakech. Thanks to its wide range of relatively cheap flights, Marrakech has become a popular city trip destination.

Nature in Morocco

If you want to snuggle culture, it’s the Kings of Fez, Marrakech, Meknes, and Rabat that have a lot to offer with their markets, souks, and museums. Of course, visits to at least one of these Moroccan cities cannot be missed on your trip. But for nature lovers, there is also a lot to see during a tour of Morocco.

Did you know that it is an excellent holiday destination for cycling? And that you can walk beautifully in Morocco, both in the mountains and in the Sahara? Nature in Morocco is characterized by four types of landscapes; Mountains, deserts, oases, and beaches.

or example, you can combine an active natural holiday in the mountains or the desert with a few days at the beach.

Most beautiful places in Morocco

There is a lot of beautiful places and things to see in Morocco. But what are the most beautiful places in Morocco? What areas should you not miss if you like active trips and beautiful landscapes? An overview of the most beautiful areas!

1. Atlas Mountains Morocco

Anyone who loves nature and nature trips must spend some time in the impressive Atlas Mountains during a tour of Morocco. The city of Marrakech is the best base for the mountains; from here you can visit the High Atlas, with its mountain villages, the kasha of Ait Benhaddou and the Skoura valley. This is about 110 meters tall, a particularly beautiful waterfall in a green setting. In the surrounding area, there are numerous hiking opportunities.

The anti-atlas, more in southern Morocco, is characterized by pink rocks. The Saghro Mountains is a volcanic moon landscape between the High Atlas and the Sahara, with rocky rock formations, plains with table hills and dry river beds. In the Saghro area, multi-day trekking tours are organized. Near the Tiznit, south of Agadir, the Oregano Mountains are again worth the effort. This Morocco specialist offers hiking opportunities within 70 km of Marrakech.

2. Desert in Morocco

In southern Morocco, one of the most beautiful deserts in the world extends the Sahara. There are two big dune areas, Chegaga and Chebbi. Which part of the desert suits you best can be read on our information about the Sahara in Morocco. Erfoud in eastern Morocco is one of the most famous oases. The rocky walls are found in this gap rise to a height of 250 meters.

3. Saghro Mountains

The Saghro Mountains is a mountain rug in the southeast of the country, between the High Atlas and the Sahara. Over the centuries, wind and sand have formed a surreal landscape of rocky rock formations. These rocks are interspersed with rugged gorges and idyllic green valleys. In the winter, nomads live with camel’s hair tents. From Riad Casa Roja you can enjoy an exciting 4-day excursion in the Saghro Mountains. The Dutch-speaking guide guides you through the mountains, together with the cook and a mule, and shares his knowledge of nature and the nomadic life. You can choose from an overnight stay in a tent or a comfortable cottage.

4. The Reef Mountains

The mountain ranges in northern Morocco extend across beautiful mountains and hills. The highest peak is almost 2500 m high. In itself, the Reef mountains are not very accessible, although there are opportunities for hiking and caves. A visit to this location should not be missed while traveling in northern Morocco.

5. Coast of Morocco

On the Moroccan coast, there are several beautiful seaside resorts, where you can swim beautifully and relax on the beach. In addition to swimming, you can also windsurf, fishing and kite surfing in some places. At the famous town of Essaouira, you can make beautiful walks along dunes, forest, and beach. Somewhat southerner it looks like the desert falls into the sea. A beautiful piece of nature can be found at Sidi Ifni in southern Morocco.

6. Hammam

You cannot leave Marrakech without visiting a Moroccan Hammam. In such a Moroccan spa you will be laid back to rest. In these bath houses, there are different types of spa rituals to book. Relax in the fairytale setting of a hammam.

7. Jardin Majorelle

Jardin Majorelle is located at the Majorelle Museum, where there is mainly Islamic art. At the ancient blue villa of the French painter Jacques Majorelle, there is a beautiful garden including a fountain and full of cacti, palm trees, and other unique plants, between which many birds descend. Since 1947, his garden is open to the public.

8. Palace Dar M’Nebhi

Place Ben Youssef is located in the Marrakech Museum. This museum is located in Dar M’Nebhi Palace dating from the 19th century. The courtyard features many corners to sit and beautiful fountains. The palace is decorated with many tiles and has beautifully painted ceilings. The former Hammam and kitchen of the palace now serve as a showroom for the art collections.

9. Palais de la Bahia

This castle was built in 1880 and had to be big. Around the 160 rooms that the castle counts, there are several gardens on approximately 8 hectares of land. It was built on behalf of Si Moussa. He especially did not want his four wives and 24 concubines to see each other from the garden. Construction lasted about ten years, but it sounds like it was worth it for Si Moussa!