Morocco is a popular travel destination in large part because of its unique culture. It's an Arabic country in North Africa that is easily reachable from mainland Europe. Ferries connect Spain to Morocco, and more recently, discount flights offer cheap airfare from the United Kingdom and elsewhere around Europe. With its easy accessibility, Morocco sees its fair share of tourists, but it's still not hard to find places that remain untouched by the tourist dollar.

Morocco is a wonderful mix of history, culture, nature, and of course food. You can get lost in the medina's of Fez or Marrakesh. They're filled with booths selling anything from produce to artwork. Book a room in a historic riad. They have lovely courtyards and gardens so you can feel that you've stepped into paradise. Or you could take a camel trek in the Sahara. The stars will fill the sky and the sand dunes go on forever. After days on a trek you'll deserve a few days of relaxation on a beach in Essaouira. The diversity and rich culture in Morocco make it a must see for many travelers.

Morocco's diversity is a large part of its appeal, but this also makes it hard to see everything in a short visit. It's important to prioritize what you want to see and not try to do too much. If you're short on time, pick only a few sights and take the time to fully experience them. If you find yourself too rushed you're less likely to completely enjoy anything.

Morocco remains a budget travel destination, despite its rise in popularity. There are hotels everywhere and competition keeps prices low. Food is also very reasonably priced and street food offers a great sampling of traditional Morocco dishes at a cheap price. If you're on a particularly tight budget, head to Morocco during the winter months when the crowds are at their thinnest and the prices are the lowest. This is also the best time to visit if you're hoping to avoid the touts.

Todra Gorge: Located on the east side of the High Atlas Mountains, this is a beautiful canyon carved into the mountainside. It's near the town of Tinerhir and has dramatically steep cliffs set amongst desert and mountains.
Erg Chebbi: These are stunning sand dunes in the Sahara desert that catch the light perfectly. They are most beautiful as the sun rises or sets when the light is the most dramatic and the colors and strikingly bold.
Fez Medina: This is one of the largest and most elaborate medinas in Morocco. It's also one of the most traditional with its narrow walkways, stalls of spices, and merchants carrying their goods on the backs of donkeys.

Tagine: Moroccan tagine is a stew like dish cooked for hours. It's usually made with either lamb or chicken and is marinated with flavorful herbs and spices. It often includes olives, lemons, prunes, or apricots and is served with a side of Moroccan style bread which you can use to sop up the sauce.
Couscous: Couscous is a common grain dish topped with a meat such as chicken and rich spices. There's usually a liquid broth like sauce that accompanies it. This is probably the second most popular dish in Morocco after couscous.
Pastilla: This is a traditional meat pastry dish that is similar to a pie but is instead filled with chicken and spices. It's often seasoned with cinnamon and powdered sugar. It's a very unique combination of sweet and savory flavors and is often served as an appetizer.