Merzouga and M'Hamid - From either of these two settlements at the edge of the Sahara, ride a camel or 4x4 into the desert for a night (or a week) among the dunes and under the stars.

Taroudannt - Market town.

Asilah - A small beach town about an hour south of Tangier. This was the birthplace of current Morrocan president, and home of a great festival in August, with music and bazaars.

The Atlas Mountains - Visit the Atlas Mountains in summer for a day long hike or a week of trekking.

Aït Benhaddou

What to wear

You won't need high and heavy mountain boots unless you go in coldest time of the year like February: it's quite warm in the country even when it's heavy raining in November. Even in medinas, streets are paved if not asphalted--just be sure your footwear is not toeless in medina, as it may be dirty or unsanitary.

For trekking in valleys, low trekking shoes will be likely enough.

For a desert trip to dunes, ensure your pockets can be easily shaken out as sand gets there really fast.

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