Ait Benhaddou: Kasbahs in Ait Benhaddou, picture by Donar Reiskoffer- also called "Aït Benhaddou"

One of the most beautiful villages in the whole Morocco. It's located under the Atlas Mountains and presents itself into the world with the old Blue medina, commemorating the oldest history of this place. The village has two parts, a 'fortified city', or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh is located on one bank of the river. Most of the town's inhabitants, however, now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river.

Aït Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Gladiator by Ridley Scott or Lawrence of Arabia.

Most nationalities including those from the US, Canada, UK and the Europen Union citizens do not need a visa to enter Morocco if travelling as a tourist. If your nationality is not on the following list, then you should contact a Moroccan Embassy and apply for a visa.

You do not need a tourist visa if you belong to one of the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo (Rep.of), Cote d'Ivoire, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Korea (Rep. of), Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Venezuela.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months after you enter Morocco. You will get a stamp in your passport upon entry into the country (make sure you get it) which will allow you to stay for 90 days. No entry fees are charged.

- also called "Tangiers"
- or "Tanger" in French, "Tánger" in Spanish

Morocco - Tangier: Morocco - the city of TangierTangier carries an ill-gotten label of one of the most dangerous Moroccan cities. Tangier used to be a Portuguese colony, nowadays it has population about 670 000.

History of Tangier dates back to Phoenician merchants. Late the city was called "Tenga", "Tinga" or "Titga" as well. Myth says Hercules lived in the nearby Cave of Hercules. Anyway, Tangier was an important Berber city founded by Carthage colonists back in the 5th century BC. After the fall of Rome it fell into slavery of Vandals. In the 15th and 16th century Portuguese took the city, later the Spanish and then Englismen. Tangier has always been a crucial port for Europe.

Today you can find many international schools in Tangier. The city has been visited by many celebrities like Rolling Stones or Jack Kerouac. You can find here the Forbes museum of Tangie where the american billionaire Malcolm Forbes has 115 000 tin soldiers on display.

From Tangier you can easily get to Tetouan. There is a train station in Tangier and you can of course take a ferry to Europe.

Morocco - Fez: Moroco - the city of FezIt's hard to get your grip on Fez (also "Fes"). This may be partly because there are three towns in Fez: the two ancient walled areas — Fes-l-Bali (the old town) and Fes-l-Jdid (the new town) — and the more modern French-built Ville Nouvelle.

But let this not scare you! Fez is one of the best sights in the world. The walled cities are the main attraction of Fez. The whole old city of Fez has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Find out more in Fez Travel Guide

The immense medina of Fes-l-Bali is a huge labyrinth. In order not to get lost it is best to keep in mind that when you walk down you go towards the center, when you walk up, you leave the center.

The gates that are part of the walls are part of some amazing architecture. Within the walls you should at least try to find the Medersa Attarine, the Medersa Cherratine and Medersa Seffarine, three stunning old buildings near the center of the maze. The other thing you shouldn't miss is the people at work in the median: coppersmith, tanners, dyers. Spectacular colours and lousy working conditions make for great pictures.

Just outside the walls are two good museums—Borj Nord (exhibiting weapons) and Dar Batha (Moroccan arts)—and the Royal Palace.

The amazing hammams are also worth it for a unique view into the local culture, especially for women.

By air

The easiest and least adventurous way is to fly. You can get to Morocco within two or three flights from most major European capitals.

There are many international airports in Morocco. You can fly to Agadir (airport Al-Massira), Casablanca (Mohamed V), Fez (Saiss, Sefrou), Marrakesh (Menara), Rabat (Sale) and others. Check the complete list of airports in Morocco.

By car

You can quite easily drive to Morocco from any west-european country. Spanish highways go almost to Gibraltar where you've got to catch a ferry over the Mediterranean Sea. Roads in Morocco are of different qualities. You can find here quality highways, especially along the western and northern coast, as well as crappy gravel roads. The most dangerous are not the roads but Morrocan drivers. Have you ever been to Spain or Italy? Traffic in Morocco is a hundred times more crazy.

When bringing your own car to Morocco, you need an international driver's license or one from a European Union member state, proof of ownership and Proof of insurance. You can also easily rent a car in Morocco.

More about travelling to Morocco by car at Morocco FAQ.

By train

Travelling to Morocco by train is rather romantic, comfortable and safe journey. It's not at all as fast as going by air of course. You can take for example Eurostar trains to Paris and from there to Madrid. From Madrid you take train to Algeciras (Spanish town near Gibraltar). Then board a ship and get to Morocco. Travelling by train in Morocco is quite easy, fast and cheap. There are lines between all the major Morrocan cities.