Exploring the Ideal Combination of Destinations and Cuisine

Let’s begin with the capital city, Rabat, which is a popular tourist destination, as with most capital cities. It consists of two distinct areas – the Old Town and the New Town. The New Town is perfect for shopping and enjoying the pleasant weather at the city’s outdoor bars and cafes.

The Old Town, on the other hand, has many traditional Moroccan souks, making it a great place to explore, find incredible bargains, and observe the authentic Moroccan way of life.

Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and one of the most intriguing ports of call on your cruise. This city is famous for commerce, and the central market is a clear reflection of this fact. We can arrange for you to explore Casablanca and spend time at this enormous market in the city, where you’ll find local artifacts, flavors, meats, flowers, vegetables, and fascinating people to interact with. The Arab-Islamic architecture of the Habous Quarter of Casablanca is also famous, and the tour continues to the coastal resort of Ain Diab and a visit to the Hassan II Great Mosque, the second-largest religious monument after Mecca.

Our guides are always ready to explain the significance of the places you visit, providing you with a proper understanding of the places along with their cultural background and history.

If your cruise schedule allows, we can also take you on a day-long trip to Marrakech, the second-largest city in Morocco. During this excursion, you’ll witness the living testimony of the bygone era, with its architectural treasures showcasing the beauty of the Orient. Marrakech is currently a mix of modernity and authenticity.

The Bahia Palace, a stunning sight, allows you to appreciate the best of traditional Moroccan art. The vast maze of rooms and courtyards dates back to the 19th century and reveals the name of the favorite vizier Ba Hamed, who was the real master of Morocco from 1894 to 1900. This enormous residence housed the resident General under the French Protectorate.

The Gardens of French painter Jacques Majorelle are a place of vibrant colors, especially with the famous “Majorelle blue” and lush vegetation.

If your cruise docks in Tangier, you can take a half-day trip to see the best of what this coastal city has to offer. Our tour of Tangier visits Hercules Cave, where locals say Hercules once rested, and the lighthouse at Cap Spartel just outside the city. During this visit, you can also explore the Casbah district, the old Medina, the Grand Socco, the Mendoubia Park, the Petit Socco, and more.

Where the Souss River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, the coastal city of Agadir is a popular wintertime tourist stop for cruise ships. This city at the foot of the Atlas Mountains has beautiful beaches, and the weather is often sunny and warm. With us, you can take a half-day trip around Agadir, Kabah, and the nearby souks. Visit the beaches of Agadir and then move on to The Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, the Swiss district, the main shopping area, the carpet factory, and the artisans’ district, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness the artistry of lace-making, embroidery, leatherwork, and woodwork.

Finally, the town of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains is famous for its unique blue-painted houses, giving it a decidedly quirky look and feel. If you’re looking to explore the natural side of Morocco from a cultured base, Chefchaouen is the perfect place to do so. You’ll have a view of the mountains from the end of almost every street, and if that’s not enough, you can also go hiking or wild-swimming nearby

Moroccan Cuisine: Must-Try Foods During Your Visit

Do you think your exploration of Morocco ends with visiting its famous attractions? Think again. Moroccan cuisine has worldwide fame, thanks to its conventional fiery and tangy taste, as well as its trademark sugary and minty flavors. As a tourist, you have endless restaurant options to get the best out of your trip to Morocco.

Although you can opt for the more upscale route and splurge on a satisfying 3-course meal at a fancy restaurant, locals recommend that the real taste of Morocco lies elsewhere. There is a reason why both locals and crowds of tourists flock to the bustling Medina for traditional Moroccan flavors. Indeed, the flavor of Morocco lies in street food that many have yet to try.

Here are the top 5 must-try foods during your visit to the Kingdom:

1. Bastilla Considered one of the country’s most lavish dishes, Bastilla may take some getting used to at first. This Moroccan delicacy is a blend of many sweet and savory ingredients, giving it its signature domed look. Bastilla has several layers of pastry on the outside, with a sweet and spicy filling made with pigeon meat (often replaced with chicken), eggs, and almonds. The decorative dusting of powdered sugar on top makes it as beautiful as it is delicious.

While Bastilla is traditionally an appetizer, if you are new to heavy and rich foods, it may be the biggest serving of hors d’oeuvres you have ever had.