Travel February 12, 2025
Morocco 2024 by Car | Summary
By: Evgeny Padezhnov
Main thoughts
Every person in Morocco wants to scam you (even if they don’t, you shouldn’t trust them) aka The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
Travel tips:
• 1 day = 1 city – staying longer doesn’t make much sense.
• The old Medina quarters in different cities are somewhat similar (plan for half a day or less).
• The smaller the city, the better the experience.
• Public beaches are okay, but you won’t feel like swimming (neither in the Atlantic Ocean nor the Mediterranean Sea).
• Big temperature swings: 15°C at night to 30+°C in the sun (so it’s not just unbearable heat in summer).
• Medina (old town in some cities): lots of different smells, many beggars and unpleasant people. It helps to know where you’re going (there are great places, check Google Maps reviews).
• When choosing a place to eat, always check Google Maps reviews. Sort by the latest ones and pay attention to who’s leaving them. Trust tourists’ reviews over locals’—otherwise, you might be surprised by a “5-star” meal.
• Good roads, interesting traffic police officers with their own tricks.
Final verdict:
An amazing journey full of different emotions—one that you’ll only need to experience once.
Travel tips:
• 1 day = 1 city – staying longer doesn’t make much sense.
• The old Medina quarters in different cities are somewhat similar (plan for half a day or less).
• The smaller the city, the better the experience.
• Public beaches are okay, but you won’t feel like swimming (neither in the Atlantic Ocean nor the Mediterranean Sea).
• Big temperature swings: 15°C at night to 30+°C in the sun (so it’s not just unbearable heat in summer).
• Medina (old town in some cities): lots of different smells, many beggars and unpleasant people. It helps to know where you’re going (there are great places, check Google Maps reviews).
• When choosing a place to eat, always check Google Maps reviews. Sort by the latest ones and pay attention to who’s leaving them. Trust tourists’ reviews over locals’—otherwise, you might be surprised by a “5-star” meal.
• Good roads, interesting traffic police officers with their own tricks.
Final verdict:
An amazing journey full of different emotions—one that you’ll only need to experience once.
In fact
• Direct flights with Royal Air Maroc.
• Holafly eSIM with unlimited data for any number of days (referral link).
• JETPACK eSIM for short-term use: 1GB / 1 USD.
• Car rental at the airport – my review of CAR LA VILLE.
• Hotels only via Booking/Airbnb – other options may involve potential scams.
• In Morocco, cash withdrawals with a UnionPay card are possible at Attijariwafa Bank ATMs (max 2000 dirhams per transaction, 30-dirham fee).
I’ll write short articles on each topic later.
• Holafly eSIM with unlimited data for any number of days (referral link).
• JETPACK eSIM for short-term use: 1GB / 1 USD.
• Car rental at the airport – my review of CAR LA VILLE.
• Hotels only via Booking/Airbnb – other options may involve potential scams.
• In Morocco, cash withdrawals with a UnionPay card are possible at Attijariwafa Bank ATMs (max 2000 dirhams per transaction, 30-dirham fee).
I’ll write short articles on each topic later.
Route
Morocco Route – 14 days, 2900+ km
1. Casablanca
2. Essaouira
3. Taroudant
4. Legzira Beach
5. Marrakech
6. Ouarzazate
7. Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
8. Midelt
9. Fès (Fez)
10. Chefchaouen
11. Tétouan
12. Tangier
13. Casablanca (final stop)
📍 Conclusion:
A fast-paced route with plenty of experiences, featuring a mix of ocean, desert, mountains, and ancient cities.
1. Casablanca
2. Essaouira
3. Taroudant
4. Legzira Beach
5. Marrakech
6. Ouarzazate
7. Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
8. Midelt
9. Fès (Fez)
10. Chefchaouen
11. Tétouan
12. Tangier
13. Casablanca (final stop)
📍 Conclusion:
A fast-paced route with plenty of experiences, featuring a mix of ocean, desert, mountains, and ancient cities.
The article is current as of July 2024
