Travelers who visit this diverse country often look for the exotic and a culture different from their own. A visit to Morocco promises a unique and rewarding experience.
Here’s a quick overview of how to get to Morocco using miles and points, examples of lodging you can book using hotel loyalty points, things to do, and food to try in each of these featured cities.
Tangier has always attracted writers, artists, and intellectuals from all over the world. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and writers Paul Bowles and William F. Burroughs were drawn to the city and inspired there.
Wandering the Kasbah and the Medina in the old city is a great way to get lost. At the highest point, the fortified walls offer expansive views of the sea.
Marrakech is the epitome of exotic, with palaces, tombs, mosques, gardens, camels, snake charmers, and a shopping scene like you’ve never experienced. Visiting can be a cultural shock, but the experience is worth it.
You can hike, ride a camel, walk along the river, have a traditional lunch, tour a traditional Berber home, and enjoy the beauty of the valleys between the mountains. It’s an easy day trip from Marrakech.
It is believed that Jewish settlers escaping the Holocaust painted their homes blue to represent blue skies, heaven, and freedom. The blue façades also help repel mosquitoes and keep the buildings cool.
Hike the Akchour Chefchaouen, about 20 minutes from Chefchaouen. Walk along the clear waters, viewing amazing waterfalls, to reach the Bridge of God. The hike is about 2 hours.