Hello all! Needing a bit of advice. I'm Heading to Morocco on a solo trip for 2 and a half weeks in Nov. I'll be landing in Marakesh and I'm hoping I can head over to Spain as well some time during my trip. Any tips on where to stay in Marakesh and things to see. Also if you've travelled to Spain from Marakesh did you take the ferry or by plane? Any information would be great!

Hey, PM me! I'll send you some suggestions in a few hours, just was in Morocco in April.

I would be interested in some information as well Paul.

I would be interested in some information as well !
thank you

We spent 2 weeks in Morocco in spring and stayed in. Rial inside the Medina.(city centre) We had a guide for the most part, which I think was smart. Some aspects of Marakash were a bit scary.

How did you book your guide?

We were a group of 8 and booked a land package through Intrepid Travel. (Based out of US but Canadian funds) If you are just looking for a day here and there, I think you can do it through hotel. Sometimes language can be an issue. The Medina is really the place to stay if you want a Moroccan experience, rather than Canadian. The place we stayed at included breakfast which I think most do. Breakfast is juice, coffee, bread & jam, and yogurt, occasionally boiled eggs. Tipping is definitely expected.

This is awesome! Thank you for the info Sharon!

Riad we stayed at was Mason du Sud. 212 05 24 47 41 41 (ph no) or [email protected]

I stayed at a great place inside the Medina called Les Borjs de la Kasbah. Not far from Jmaa El Fna where the entertainment and souks are. Also arranged for a guide and a camel ride through the hotel.

Going up to Spain I took the ferry from the new terminal at Tangier to Algeciras. It was a nice taxi ride through the countryside to gry to the new terminal from the train station. The terminal was pure chaos so need to have looooooots of patience. And there was nothing past security except vending machines so grab something before you pass through.

I stayed at riad Massine II in the medina. Be aware that any place u stay at in the medina is walking only, the taxi will drop u off at a gate and then u walk a series of alleyways to ur destination. Sounds scary but it's not. riad Massine II also does a 3 day trip to the desert, gorges and other towns...glad I did it. I took the overnight train from tangier to Marrakech and back. First time I got a sleeper cabin shared (4 bunks) the second time I got a chair cabin (6 chairs). The train is very hot and not very comfortable and the bathrooms, we'll try not to use them towards the end of the journey. Oh yeah always have toilet paper or tissues on u, it's not always available in the bathrooms. The train is an experience and I would do it again just be prepared for what it is. The ferry is really nice but getting on and off the ferry is a complete zoo! Pretty much your whole day will be used up by ferry travel and customs. PM me if u have any questions, Morocco is such a magical place!

I took the ferry from Algiers to Tarifa. Tarifa is a little surf town that I really liked but I was there in June, not sure what it's like in November.

Thank you!! I'll look into this. How long was the ferry ride? It says an hour on the ferry website.

Priya Dillon not long but check into the spots you need to report in and get stamps. Life will be a lot easier

Highly recommend a guide if you're traveling solo.

been in Marrocco 4 times. fck the guides. u guys just pussies. it takes a day to absorb the culture specially the tight streets in Medina and mains square but ince u do it, it only gonna get better. u should definitly see essauira And sidi ifny and dont bother about casablanca just go to jamal du toubkal spend a few days with berbers on the way.use shared taxis with locals its 6 peeps in car but fun

Thank you guys! This is great! I'll probably bug you all a bit more with questions as I continue to plan the trip out.

We just came back from that exact trip... Message me anytime if you need a little info

When you travelled by train in Morocco, did you book your tickets in advance?

We bought tickets the day before or the day of with no problems.

thank you!

When I was in Morocco in 2014, I just bought my ticket on the day I traveled. There was no issue whatsoever. I traveled from Marrakech to Fez and back.

Are there any all inclusive vacation to morrocco?

I stayed at Riad Malika in Marrakech and it was amazing. I've stayed in a half dozen places in Marrakech and it was miles ahead the best.

Hands down, Riad Alnadine in the medina of Marrakech. We were just there a week ago. We were also in Spain for 3 weeks before Morocco. PM if you have questions.

 
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I lived in Morocco for 4 years.. all must-see places are listed on the comments above.. Plane is very cheap to and from Marakkech.. Good thing about Morocco is they have a train from north to South.. Be very careful when you go to medina (markets). I am talking about pickpockets..
Also, please don't be shocked when you see parents hitting their kids on the road or in public places.. that's just normal there.. And they love to shout and use hand gestures when they argue.. I was kinda used to it after a while haha..

haha, I'll keep that in mind. Thank you Racz

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Perfect! I'll take a look at this. Thank you.

Any recommendations on where to stay in casablanca and tangier?

In casablanca, I stayed at the Moroccan house hotel, it was great.

Thank you!!

You're brave to travel there by yourself...

Thank you everyone so much for all the advice and info! I leave tomorrow for my trip and feel like I have a kick ass itinerary planned out part of it is thanks to you all. I guess I'll find out how good it is once I test it out in Morocco, lol. For anyone who is planning to travel there some time after mid Dec. you can PM me if you need any advice/info. I'll be happy to help