Marrakech, especially the Medina, the old city is very exotic. Narrow streets and very easy to get lost but also very easy to get help from the locals, even if you might not speak arabic or french. Important to have pre-hand given tips or to hire a guide in order to find what is hidden behind the beautiful big, wooden doors. Friendly people, good food and shopping and many ways to relax in a hammam or a country club a bit outside the city.

Beware of the men with monkeys or snakes, once they get them on you for a photo, they dont come off till you pay!

Rabat is a government town. There are a few things here and there to see, but if you want some activity or sunshine, it's better to head north a bit Asila or one of the other beach towns. They're more laid back, and cheaper, too.

get lost on the medina.

they try to make us believe that we need a guide to go around the medina but it's not true. the only thing they will do is go around with you to the shops where you don't want to by carpets. The restaurants they advice are the most expensive ones.

the best to do in fes is to get lost on the medina and try the most simple places to eat.

if you can, choose an comfortable hotel because you will need it to rest from the hot and movement of the medina.

when i was there i choose one of the less expensive hotels from the "Guide Routard" and can say that it was difficult not to have a clean and fresh room to rest.

from my experience, the "Guide Routard" as better tips then the lonely planet, so, if ou can read in french, choose the french guide to go around marroco.

don't forget the hammam but don't let those guys make you a massage, they are so violent that you can regret it to the rest of your stay in the country.

When in Morocco, definitely go sleep in a riad- it's much more charming than a regular hotel

Beautiful small town in Rif area…all painted in amazing blue color. People are very friendly, atmosphere is sooooo relaxing… trekking in nearby mountains can bring some nice surprisings…:)

Eating in Morocco is a joy. BUT be sure and ask around before you go to an "upscale" eating establishment. There are several tourist traps. One of the tastiest and cheapest things to do, is to eat on the big square. The square features prominently in the movie Rendition. Much of the movie was shot there. Morroco became the Middle Eastern Hollywood after David Lean shot much of Lawrence of Arabia there. Well, back to eating on the square: During the day it is deserted, but at night it comes to life with dozens upon dozens of food stalls and grills and the cooking gets underway. For $5 you can eat your fill. Don't be afraid. Many tourists are concerned about sanitation. We ate there four times and every time we had cautious European tourists ask us whether it was "safe" and then they joined us to dine al fresco. Also, if you are staying overnight (Marrakech deserves at least three full days) and if your budget allows, DO NOT stay in the hotels. Find a Riad (an old family home that has been converted to a bed-and-breakfast). You will meet fellow travelers over breakfast and you can share tips. There are tons of ATMs all around the square to get cash. Remember, it is better to pull from your Cash card rather than a getting a cash advance from your credit card.

Don't attempt to camp on Tangier beach, or climb the mountain leading away from the beach. You will be arrested by armed guards who don't speak english and shout "papers!" at you thinking you're a refugee trying to sneak into Spanish territory!

Essaouira is marvelous town completely reserved for pedestrians; cars have to park outside the city walls; the narrow winding streets seem sometimes to be a maze of confusion, but one makes sense of them fairly quickly. Most of the tourists here are European: Spanish, French, English and German, in that order. The town is blessed with many small inns and gueshouses and several exellent resturants. One of the most fun things I did there was get custom-made pants and shirts. The town is a shopper's paradise. We found a place that carried linen pull-on pants and shirts, but although I liked the style of some, I prefered the fabric in trouser styles I did not care for. The shop owner pulled out a couple of bolts of the fabric I liked, took my measurements and five hours later I had two custom-made pants and a shirt...all for a very reasonable price. We went there from Marrakech by public bus which cost us about $20 for two people. On the way back, we took a taxi; that cost $50. I wanted to return by taxi because there were places I wanted to stop and take pictures. However, traveling in an airconditioned Mercedes taxi was FAR better than being in a hot, stuffy bus.

What do you say about Morocco? its the land of Ali Baba.. and Marrakech is his hometown.. You expect to see that dude come out of every stall you pass. There is almost something mythical about that place. I was there many many years ago. The berber culture is a proud culture, strange people. You keep your stuff CLOSE to you! forget a wallet in your back pocket.. thats FOOLISH! you put you money in your shoe.. anywhere thats not easy to get to. Especially the kids, they start crowding around you..thats how they do it first.. the others are the one that bump you hard.. You just got to keep away from people and hold your SHIT! Other than the thieves you can find all kinds of stuff here. but you have to know how to haggle..and haggle you will. All the stalls within the town walls of Marrakech are a bazzar of everything you can think of.. clothing, pots, pans, jewlry...anything. And Hot.. did I mention its HOT... I mean beat satan out of Hell HOT. take your breath away hot. But, thats the desert for you ... careful with the water.. only drink bottled water or soda.. There was no bottled water when I was there so I drank beer and soda. Also careful with the spices on the food.. itll eat you up too. But if you want to feel like you are in a Mythical Land - you are in Marrakech. Women - be careful.. men are very dominant.