A Journey Through 🇲🇦 Morocco’s Chaos and Charm

My #morocco trip was truly one to remember. It is full of contrasts, culture, and incredible scenery.

I started in #marrakesh, where I explored the Ben Youssef Madrasa and enjoyed a coffee experience at Bacha Coffee an elegant, aromatic, and worth the hype. BUT warning, the queue may be long. Marrakesh itself can feel overwhelming at first, the medina is hectic and chaotic, but it’s also bursting with life, colors, and history. If you’re an introvert like me, brace yourself: your social battery will drain faster than your phone GPS. 😆

Next, I joined a 3-day desert tour from Marrakesh to Fes, passing through Ben Haddou (a UNESCO site famous for its desert fortifications) and spending a night in the Sahara Desert. The camel ride at sunset was absolutely magical, quiet, vast, and surreal. The desert experience was easily the highlight of my Morocco journey.

In Fes, I visited the Tannery and the Bou Inania Madrasa, both fascinating glimpses into Morocco’s craft and history. The old medina here feels more authentic and less touristy than Marrakesh.

From there, I continued to the beautiful Chefchaouen, the iconic Blue City, where every corner looked like a painting, calm, photogenic, and much more relaxing. My final stops were Rabat and Casablanca, where I visited the Hassan II Mosque a stunning finale to my Moroccan adventure.

Overall, Morocco is a country that stirs every sense chaotic yet captivating. While some cities can feel intense, the architecture, history, and the Sahara’s silence made the trip unforgettable.

Tips for future traveller
1. If you’re introverted, please mentally prepare. Morocco can be a sensory overload (and no, noise-canceling headphones won’t save you 🥲).
2. Learn to say “no” or “la” (in Arabic) politely but firmly. The street vendors and guides can be persistent.
3. Cash is king! many places don’t take cards.
4. Plan for downtime! After Marrakesh or Fes, give yourself a slower day in Chefchaouen or the desert to reset.
5. And most importantly: embrace the chaos. Morocco isn’t meant to be “perfect”; it’s meant to be experienced.

Post by RazShark | Oct 25, 2025