Le Trou Au Mur

Food is an important part of any destination, and Marrakesh is no exception. Some of the most stunning scenes I saw during my visit involved seeing local vendors selling slews A-tier quality ingredients in the streets: vegetables, fruits, meats, you name it, they sold it. Dining in Morocco is a love hate relationship for me. The best Moroccan food is eaten at home. Chances are you won't get an invite for couscous with a Moroccan grandmother. To get "Moroccan cuisine" you end up going to touristic restaurants. Some are good, some are mediocre. If you ask a Moroccan for a restaurant tip, you'll get directed to an Italian restaurant or somewhere serving "exotic" foreign food that you could probably get at home. That said, Marrakesh's restaurants - even the touristic ones - offer an immense array of culinary experiences. Between "sha'abi" low level cuisine, fine dining for tourists, and non-Moroccan restaurants you are sure to find a great array of food. This guide aims to give some restaurant recommendations: first with super authentic food, second with some more modern or fine dining Moroccan options, and finally with some non-Moroccan options within the city. NOTE: I cannot verify sites will not be closed due to the earthquake. I have added some links to donate to charities assisting relief efforts in Morocco below.

This guide to Marrakech is the result of my experience as a solo traveler in the city and it's surroundings, as well as dozens of hours of planning. It is designed to be all you will need to plan your trip to this region of Morocco and save you hours and hours of planning and stress. I have included numerous activities and day trips ranging from historical and architectural sites, desert adventures and beach towns to hiking in the Atlas Mountains. I have also included 15 accomodation and eating out options at different price ranges for the budget and luxury travelers. Most importantly, I have included information on travel safety, visas for all countries, entry requirements, local currency and how to get around. This way, you don't have to be too bothered by logistics and the more boring aspects of travel planning. I've got you covered! This guide is divided into sections so you can read the entire guide or go to the sections that interest you the most. It also includes an interactive map and it's mobile friendly so you can access all the info on your phone once you download the thatch app. And most importantly, this is a living guide so I will update this at no extra cost to you. Happy travels!

Dazzling, diverse, cultural, aesthetic, bustling. Those are just a few words to describe the country of Morocco. Whether you are exploring the bustling souks of Marrakesh, the historic gems of Fez, the coastal breezes of Essaouira, the warm sand of the desert, or anywhere in between, you are bound to find incredible architecture, culture, food, and experiences. This guide is my "ultimate guide", a pay for guide that includes all my secrets and tricks for locations around the country. If you are interested in something small, check out my page and my free guides (Marrakesh, Casablanca) or more limited paid guides (Tangier, the road to Erg Chigaga). However, if you are planning a week or longer in Morocco and want the inside scoop on various cities around the country, this is your guide. Over 240 recommendations included! Covered in this guide: Marrakesh, Fez, Casablanca, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Ouarzazate/Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chigaga/M'hamid, Erg Chebbi/Merzouga, and Agadir