This North African country of 37 million people, roughly the size of California, encompasses a wide variety of landscapes, languages, peoples, and cultures. Today, Moroccans are united by Islam, an unusually powerful monarchy, a traditional cuisine (dominated by tajines and couscous), and a successful national soccer team.
When We Visited
March to April 2026
Major Stops
Tangier, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, Moulay Idriss Zerhoune, Marrakesh, Essaouira
Memorable Moment
Lying on a marble table in a steam room at a centuries-old bathhouse (hammam) while attendants scrubbed us vigorously, slathered us with thick olive oil soap, and then sluiced us off with bucket after bucket of warm water. Heavenly!
Did You Know?
In 1777, during the American Revolution, Morocco became the first country to recognize the independence of the United States. The two countries negotiated a treaty of friendship 10 years later, which was signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
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