Matador's Ultimate Guide to Morocco

Stunning architecture and radiant landscapes filled with mystical beauty ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to Morocco]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Morocco Hi all, Morocco is known for its azure coasts, vibrant cities, the open Sahara, and the Atlas Mountains. The cities of Casablanca, Fez, Tangier, and Marrakesh each host distinct cultures and cuisine, have [inspired authors for centuries]( and have served as the backdrop for cinematic classics including Othello, The Mummy, and even Sex and the City 2. Morocco is a great place to hike, to eat, and to forget about any preconceptions of what Mediterranean travel is like. This week, Matador explores Morocco. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE MOROCCO](  GET INSPIRED [Episode of Wanderlust]( 4 Days In Morocco In an episode of Wanderlust, the Matador team, including CEO Ross Borden, traveled at a blistering pace through Morocco to experience the delights of this beautiful country from Marrakesh to the Atlas mountains and into the desert. [WATCH NOW]( [Moulay Idriss]( Off the Beaten Path in Morocco While you've definitely heard of Marrakech and Fez, we've found five lesser-visited parts of Morocco that have their own unique charm. [READ NOW]( [sahara desert]( A Morocco Desert Adventure in 20 Stunning Images As a photographer, everywhere I looked was a photo opportunity. History, architecture, colours, people, and culture make wonderful subjects. It’s hard to condense this experience into a short photo essay; it’s a place that must be visited. [READ NOW]( [Sahara desert]( My Car Broke Down in the Sahara, and It Taught Me About Trust The drive takes about four hours from Merzouga, a popular tourist destination in the Sahara Desert on the Moroccan side of the Algerian border, to Boumalne Dades, a town in the middle of Morocco with a lovely little hotel. Being stranded never felt so alone. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Kasbah du Toubkal, Imlil in the Atlas Mountains]( How To Explore Morocco’s Mystical Atlas Mountains on Foot You can embark on a multitude of activities in the Atlas Mountains, from trekking to quad biking to rock climbing. Trekking remains the most popular pursuit, given the plethora of trails available that lead you deep into the wild nature that’s largely unspoiled by tourists. [READ NOW]( [goats in trees]( 10 Interesting Facts About Morocco’s Tree-Climbing Goats You've probably seen photos or videos of nimble-footed goats climbing trees in Morocco, but you probably didn't know these facts about them. [WATCH NOW]( [Jardin Majorelle]( Jardin Majorelle Is the Most Elegant, Artful Botanical Garden in the World The Maghrebi nation’s beautiful structures, from the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca to the Place El Hedim in Meknes, and the Instagram-perfect blue streets of Chefchaouen are well known to travelers, and have undoubtedly contributed to Morocco’s ever-increasing tourism numbers over the years. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [grey wine]( Moroccan Gray Wine Is the Alternative To Rosé You Need To Try This Summer An extremely light style of rosé, vin gris is made from red grapes in a style most associated with white wine practices. [READ NOW]( [Ksra bread]( This African Country Is a Bread Lover’s Paradise Any native or visitor to Morocco will tell you, sleeping on Moroccan bread — mostly various types of round flat-ish breads called khobz — is practically criminal. [READ NOW]( [hand on a cup of coffee]( 5 Health Benefits of Visiting a Moroccan Hammam Part spa, part steam bath, hammams vary widely depending on which one you choose to try. They’re rooted in the tradition of communal baths and some have transformed into full luxury experiences. [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [Airbnb]( 11 Essential Rules To Haggling in Moroccan Markets Marrakech, Fez, Tangier, and every other major Moroccan city have extensive markets, usually packed within the walls of a medina, or old city, where cars are banned and foot traffic is dense. [READ NOW]( [Loop – A hedonist house – Morocco]( 10 Remote, Off-The-Grid Airbnbs Where You Can Get Away From It All Architecture aficionados will love the “Loop,” a gorgeous clay home in the Marrakech countryside. The solar-powered property is situated in a rural setting with incredible panoramic views of the Atlas mountain and can comfortably accommodate a dozen guests. [WHERE TO STAY]( [Man Carrying Backpack Walking]( Hitchhiking the Middle-Age Slump Away in Morocco A month later, for the first time in years, I was standing by the side of the road, sheepishly holding a crudely written placard with the word “Imlil,” a village in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains about two hours outside Marrakech. [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Â