Traveling beyond Marrakech took planning, patience, and a willingness to embrace a few long travel days, but it was worth every mile. From the coastal ease of Essaouira to the steep blue alleyways of Chefchaouen and the dense historic core of Fes, each city required something different from us. My personal guide covers where to stay, where to eat and drink, and what is actually worth your time in each place, along with my photos from our adventures. If you are mapping out Morocco travel beyond Marrakech, I've got you!

What began as a follow-up to a castle in Malta turned into a group trip to Marrakech for thirteen friends. We stayed inside the medina walls at a private riad that set the tone for the entire experience. From rooftop dinners to cocktails in hidden garden bars, we found magic in the chaos of this wild and wonderous medina. This post covers what worked, what we learned, and what I’d recommend for anyone planning a similar trip.