Beware the stories you read and the places you imagine when you are a child, as they may well exist only in your imagination. 

For me, however, the souk of Marrakech, which had existed in my mind since I was 8, when in primary school they were described in my textbook as a magical place. Ever since I had dreamed of them, in somewhat great detail: the calls of the merchants, the narrow streets, the colorful clothes, the prayers from a mosque nearby, the noise, the laughter, the people… And guess what, that’s precisely the Souk of Marrakech. Just as it was described. 

As for Morocco, there’s even more to see. Just hop on the train. From Marrakech, head to Fès, an old city, much less manicured and touristy than Marrakech, but all the more fascinating. 

Along the way, stop perhaps in Rabat, the country’s capital. A quieter, more discrete yet charming city, oozing with the tranquil assurance of the place where political power seats. 

Agadir with its charming and always contrasting landscape will take you on a different adventure at each stop. Whether you enjoy lounging at the beach after a camel ride or if you prefer hiking in the mountains guided by herders leading their flocks, the natural beauty of the scenery is breathtaking at every turn.

But if you’re looking rather for the trepidation of the big city, or if you simply miss sitting in traffic, hop on to Casablanca, the beating heart of Morocco. Do not miss the wonder that is Hassan II mosque, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world.

At any rate, in all these places, delicious food awaits.

Photos: Muna Moto & Becky Cameron

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