Fodor's Essential Morocco

Whether you want to shop in the souks of Marrakesh, visit a Berber village, or trek the Sahara Desert, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Morocco are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Morocco guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. 

Fodor’s “Essential” guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor’s Essential Morocco travel guide includes:



AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink in Morocco” “Morocco’s Historical Sites”, “Morocco’s Outdoor Adventures”, and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES on “Traditional Moroccan Crafts,” “Renting a Riad,” and “The Dynasties of Morocco”
LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
ARABIC- and FRENCH-LANGUAGE PRIMERS with useful words and essential phrases
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, the High Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen, Meknès, Agadir, Essaouira, and more.

Planning on visiting Spain? Check out Fodor’s Essential Spain or Fodor's Madrid.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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