Morocco is a good destination to test new experiences. Do you like adventure? Discover the many possibilities for hiking in the desert or in the Atlas Mountains. Do you prefer a relaxing stay? Decide to take care of yourself by opting for a spa break. Want to cook locally? Opt for cooking classes on site.
Here is our selection of 8 unusual experiences in Morocco to discover urgently!
Camp in the heart of Morocco
Land of caravanners and hospitality, Morocco is a privileged place for camping. All over the country, and even in the most unlikely places, it is always easy to find a little spot to pitch your tent. The price range is very variable and all budgets will be able to find their way there. The Le Relais campsite in Marrakech is a very good standing site with a swimming pool and Kasbah rooms. Licensed surfers will prefer to settle on the Beach Campsite on the Essaouira side. Small in size, this site wishes to maintain a warm, family atmosphere, perfect for backpackers looking for a well-deserved rest. Hikers, for their part, will be very happy to find the Toubkal site, an ideal starting point for setting out to conquer the High Atlas.
Camper dans le desert
While there is no shortage of campsites, some prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of seaside resorts and enjoy the calm of depopulated areas. Wild camping is possible in Morocco, only in those regions where the population is scattered. We advise all the same to discuss with the inhabitants, to meet them and to expose their projects before settling. Know that Moroccans are curious and will surely come to greet you. Finally, camping can also be done using a motorhome. The country lends itself particularly well to the appeal of the road with its many sites to visit and the vast sparsely populated areas that separate them. Many rental companies are at your disposal, so do not hesitate to ask them. Driving in the desert is certainly one of the unusual experiences in Morocco to do absolutely!
Relax in thalassotherapy
Morocco is a flagship destination for wellness tourism. The country's situation is no stranger to it: bordered to the west by the Atlantic and to the north by the Mediterranean, Morocco is a spa paradise. Some cities offer a climate of relaxation and peace to their visitors, like Marrakech. This is also the case for Agadir, Essaouira and Fez. Near the latter, a thermal spa allows you to enjoy the benefits of sulphurous waters. In Essaouira and Agadir, you benefit from the proximity of the Atlantic to follow thalassotherapy treatments.
A thalassotherapy center in Morocco
Suffice to say that all these places will allow you to relax and recharge your batteries at a lower cost. In all Moroccan cities you will find hammams: Take a good look at the timetables to know when to go there because men and women have their specific timetables ... it's up to you to comply! Finally, you are guaranteed to come out relaxed and relaxed from a thalassotherapy center thanks to scrubs, massages with essential oils and other treatments offered.
Skiing in the Moroccan Atlas
When we think about ourselves and imagine what a trip to the lands of the Maghreb could look like, we rarely think of the ski slope… And yet, it is possible to ski in Morocco! Among the craziest unusual experiences in Morocco, there is none more unique than sliding all day and then comforting yourself at the bottom of the slopes with a chicken tagine all that is more traditional. Let's face it all the same, Morocco does not have the same possibilities as France or Switzerland. The largest of its ski areas is located in Oukaimeden, in the High Atlas. With 3 ski lifts and its chairlift, you can set off on slopes between 2700 and 3200 meters above sea level and enjoy maximum sunshine.
Snow in Morocco
Located less than an hour from Marrakech, the resort is very popular with the Jet Set and sometimes invaded by myriads of skiers in their Sunday best. Do not hesitate to climb a little higher to discover all the possibilities offered by the High Atlas to cross-country skiers. Splendid landscapes and virgin of any human presence will be at the rendezvous. For those who prefer resorts on a human scale, Michlifen is ideal. This resort, surrounded by cedar forests, opens its five slopes from December to March and is an interesting stopover during a trip between Fez and Meknes.
Flying in a hot air balloon
A hot-air balloon flight is always a special experience, a piece of dream torn from the reality of the cow floor. In the desert, the sensations of flight are coupled with the raw and powerful magic of unspoiled nature, where the mineral is king. Most of the companies that offer this type of excursion were first established in Marrakech., carried by the wave of foreign tourism. But since then, balloon travel has become a real fashion, more and more appreciated by Moroccans and especially young entrepreneurs, who no longer hesitate to book a take-off to bring their teams together during a team building session.
Take a hot air balloon ride
The Sunrise Balloon company has therefore invested the city of Agadir, which now hosts its launch base. From the gondola and for less than 200 euros, you will discover another point of view on the country and its arid expanses, an activity not to be missed on the list of unusual experiences in Morocco! The dunes, the caravans or even the land tourists plotting their route in quad will delight young and old alike who will take a good breath of nature at high altitude!
Practicing water sports
In the list of unusual experiences in Morocco, water sports seem a priori to have no place. Indeed, the country has long been famous for its multiple spots, especially for surfing and windsurfing. To the north of the city of Safi, lies the site of Sidi Bouzid and its waves that board experts do not hesitate to rank among the 10 most beautiful in the world. We could also cite the beaches of Thagazaout or Essaouira, the coast of which continues to climb. Dakhla is more intended for beginners or candidates for a more serene glide thanks to its protected lagoon and calm waters. There is a lot of kite-surfing there.
Nautical sports
But Morocco offers a whole range of water sports from the most famous to the most confidential. The city of Rabat now organizes a festival where many competitions and demonstrations are organized. Light rowing, sailing, bodyboarding, water skiing… many possibilities are available to you through the nautical section of Fus Rabat, considered to be the most dynamic in the country. In terms of unusual experiences in Morocco, we also recommend diving in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, setting of a unique flora and fauna in the world. Finally, the interior is also suitable for water sports. On the program, rafting, kayaking and rowing on mountain streams or wadis!
Participate in a Moroccan cooking class
Moroccan cuisine is like the country, rich, varied and colorful. Thus, more and more tourists seek to live unusual experiences in Morocco with cooks who offer to share their knowledge around a table, in a warm, family atmosphere. The possibilities are not lacking, especially in Marrakech, and this for a low price of around 40 euros per session. Local chefs will guide you through the market and help you select the right products. After a traditional mint tea, you will learn step by step all the secrets of the local cuisine, immersed in a family environment.
A cooking class in Morocco
Many amateur cooks offer this type of service. It is usually in the souk that you will start the adventure. From product selection to tasting, you will touch on all aspects of good cuisine and its codes. All you have to do is share them with your family. The Arab House is a much more professional structure. Less intimate but better equipped with equipment, it offers a setting similar to that of a professional workshop where apprentices will evolve under the guidance of a real hobbyist, the traditional Moroccan cook, who will have his instructions translated in real time by an interpreter. . Who says unusual experiences in Morocco does not necessarily mean refusal of the organization, here the courses follow one another all day long, at the rate of five per day!
Take a hike in the desert and the Atlas
Morocco is a land of varied landscapes: the Atlas chain and its sometimes rocky, sometimes green landscapes, the gates of the Sahara and its sand dunes… Everything contributes to making Morocco a country of hiking with varied landscapes. On foot, on horseback, on camel, in 4 × 4, mountain bike or quad, set off to meet the Berber peoples, far from major tourist centers. A whole cultural universe with ancestral customs will then be offered to you, and you will experience the hospitality of this generous people.
Hiking in the desert
There are different major starting points for hikes: Chefchaouen, Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, Agadir and Ouarzazate… each of which has its own specialties. Agadir and Ouarzazate being located at the gates of the desert, the hikes take place in the Sahara. Marrakech, meanwhile, is the starting point for the Toubkal and Atlas mountains. For lower level hikers, the regions of Fez and Meknes offer hills covered with cedars, with lower reliefs, but soothing sensations.
If you like walking but do not yet know which hike to choose, follow the advice of Gregory who presents his Top 10 treks in Morocco.
Learn about pottery
Symbol of traditional Moroccan culture and its multiple influences, the local pottery is known the world over for its ancestral processes and the finesse of its decoration. This know-how is passed on from generation to generation through observation and allows us to glimpse, through its diversity, all the richness of the country's history. Rather urban in Fez and Safi or rather rural in the North and the South, each one explores different styles taking up the themes and motifs of Islamic art, here the sobriety of Berber culture. The master potters, often assisted by interpreters, teach the art of using the tools, the work of the material and the local techniques used since the dawn of time.
Pottery class
Accessible to all budgets, thanks to a wide variety of offers ranging from 30 to 80 euros per session, pottery lessons are generally spread out over the day with an intermediate tea break. In Marrakech, the Dar Chérifa residence welcomes novices as well as enlightened amateurs in a sumptuous setting, to allow them to learn or improve in the art of pottery. Among the most striking unusual experiences in Morocco, pottery is one of the most deeply rooted in local culture and enjoys universal prestige, quick to satisfy our desire for authenticity. A good way to combine history and future during your trip!
A different journey for unforgettable memories
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Discovering unusual experiences in Morocco will allow you to make beautiful authentic encounters. These are often those moments that remain forever etched in our memories! So, try a trip different from the others for an unforgettable experience. You can of course travel the country in search of these unique sensations. Consult our complete guide to Morocco to learn more about the country.
