City: Morocco
Top Things to do in Morocco
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Things to do in Morocco, Morocco: The Best Neighborhoods
Coordinates: 32°N 6°W / 32°N 6°W / 32; -6
Restaurants in Morocco
1. Medina of Fez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,433 reviews
The city’s ancient quarter is an intricate maze of streets lined with open markets, shops and mosques.
Reviewed By 254peterc254 - Trinidad, United States
Fabulous...! From the world-famous (and moderately odorous) leather tannery to exotic (to us) food stalls to the best mint tea we had - the Fez Medina is truly a remarkable experience. Think in terms of thousands (literally) of small, winding, unnamed, and often vigorous alleyways, walkways and occasional streets, that grew largely organically over hundreds of years. To get the most out of this experience, we would recommend hiring a guide. Our tour included sampling many of the very interesting (and tasty) foods - including preserved beef, some just-cooked wonderful stretchy bread, figs, other sweets, pickles - and a honey tasting of a dozen different honeys. Not far from tannery is a small mint tea shop, which made (without question!) the best and most interesting mint tea we had in Morocco - the shop consists of about 4 stools, a small bench, a wonderful, large copper pot, a small burner - and the fabulous and personable proprietor. Delightful! The tannery is quite a visual (and, um, fragrant) experience. Truly one of the highlights of a Moroccan experience!
2. Medina of Essaouira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,484 reviews
Dar Zahira is a beautifully restored and charming riad for up to 6 persons. You'll get a private & cosy place for you and your travel companions.
Reviewed By Robinsons33 - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Always enjoyable to visit the medina Less hassle than in Marrakesh Corona has hit the medina and significant places have ceased trading or closed for reductions of the transmission. Which in turn has increased the poverty a bit but not threatening just quite sad to have been before the pandemic and thoroughly enjoyed every area. There is hope in the town and it’s a beautiful place with friendly people Always happy to return
3. Fes el-Bali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Fes el-Bali is the old part of the Medina of the imperial city of Fez and it is located near Fes el-Jdid, the new part of the Medina. In fact, for me, it is the most touristic part of the Medina, because the most important place in Fes el-Jdid, the Royal Palace is closed to visitors. In Fes el-Jdid, you did a guided tour with Sabh, and really it was very interesting. We could see the most important religious buildings like the Big Mosque, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II and Bou Inania Madrasa, pitifully the first and second ones are closed to no Muslims, so you only can see the main courtyard from outside. Also, we walked around old streets, really it seems you stay in the Middle Ages Era, we visited some souqs, which are very interesting and sellers are not annoying (very important for us!). In fact, it is an excellent visit for adults and children (I came here with my 4 years old daughter and she enjoyed a lot running, playing and ridding a donkey in the little old streets! I recommend you go up to the hill, where there are the Menerid Tombs, because from here you can see the most beautiful views of the Fes-el Bali and all Medina. (see also Medina of Fez, Al-Attarine Madrassa, Bou Inania Medersa, Kairaouine Mosque, Chouara Tannery, Place Seffarine, Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II, Bab Boujloud, the Blue Gate of Fez, Restaurant Nejjarine, Boujloud Square and Dar Finn)
4. Rue Dar el Bacha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By iansX8194HP - Ashford, United Kingdom
This is one of the streets leading into the Medina, off Rue dar el Glaoui by the guest Palace. We have seen the King's camels hobbled there once; these are magnificent animals, quite different from the ones you see and can ride on the fringes of the city. Do not try to take photos of the Palace guards, the Brigade they are not, as you will very quickly fall foul of the Palace police. The street has everything along it, museum, wonderful restaurants and hotels, most of the larger ones serve alcohol, street cafés, stalls and a range of shops selling everything you can think of, some the usual Medina wares, some are very upmarket boutiques including chic Moroccan clothing, antiques and jewellery, and our favourite carpet emporium is down towards the start of the Medina proper. We don't seem to get as much pressure to buy as you do once you dive into the main part of the Medina, and this is a gentle introduction to Souk shopping. The street is beginning to be developed with new rendering, more uniform shop fronts and the upmarket boutiques, although there have always been some along here, but you still have the crazy scooter riders, donkeys, locals working and cats sprawled around the parked scooters and they even have shelters and food and water by the Palace.
5. Asilah Medina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 584 reviews
Reviewed By Shiv2701 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
We went Asilah after a local friend suggested and this place was worth visiting. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful houses and the art was breathtaking. Located right next to Asilah beach, just makes you feel calm. It was a perfect combination of tradition and art, in every street or house and its so simple and elegant which makes it special.
6. Mellah de Rabat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Meknes Medina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 956 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Meknes Medina is the old town of the imperial city of Meknes, 1 hour far from Fez, the most important city in the region. The Medina is very beautiful, so, walking on the old streets, seeing the buildings, visit the most important places and buying in the shops is an incredible experience. We did a guided tour with a local guide and really it was very interesting. We visited Bou Inania Madrassa (a Muslim school), where you can go up to the top and see wonderful views of the city and the Big Mosque or you can see the central courtyard, a fantastic example of Arabic Art. Also we visited a public oven, the blacksmiths neighborhood, the carpenters neihhborhood, zocos, the main market, where you can buy a lot of different sweets. And obviously El Hedim Square and Bab Mansour Gate, the main square of the city and the center, where all local people come at evening. Really fantastic places! (see also Bab Mansour Gate, Bou Inania Medersa and El Hedim Square)
8. Medina of Tangier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,838 reviews
Reviewed By Annieknig - Watford, United Kingdom
Had a great day trip to Tangier from Spain, really enjoyed being shown around by the local guides who looked after us very well. It was so interesting to see the Medina & also views from the coach of parks & Picnic areas. Lunch was very enjoyable in a very pleasant restaurant. Worth a trip if you are looking for a different experience.
9. Fes el-Jdid
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The New Fes was created sometime towards the end of the 13th century, as the Old (Walled) Fes was getting far too crowded and too small. This new development became an important part of the city and it shows today. It's quite interesting to visit and wander around particularly through its narrow pathways and discover some of the real heart beat of Morocco.
10. Dyers District
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
We were fortunate to have just bumbled onto the Dyers souk and the hanging, drying coloured wool. We were completely ignored, no guides approached and no enticement to purchase anything which is likely why we enjoyed our visit so much.
