Morocco Travel Photography: 35 Photos To Inspire You To Visit

 

From spiralling medinas to open desert plains, Morocco’s diversity will captivate you. We spent two weeks souk-ing up all that Morocco had to offer. Our Morocco travel photography diary shows 35 of our favourite photos from our 10 day trip with Intrepid Travel. We started in Marrakech before winding our way through the Atlas mountains. There was a brief stop in popular filming location Ait Benhaddou en route to the Sahara Desert. After a short camel ride and an overnight stay in a nomad desert camp, we sought ocean relief in the seaside town of Essaouira. After bidding goodbye to our tour group, we jumped on a train northwards towards the Rif Mountains to see the magical Blue Pearl, the city of Chefchaouen.

Morocco is a photographer’s technicolour playground, with flashes of colour in every corner and crevice. Seekers of reds and oranges need to head to the Saharan plains where the sun sinks into a valley of undulating sand dunes. Those after cooler tones should explore the cities of Essaouira and Chefchaouen where you’ll delight in capturing 50 shades of blue. If you haven’t travelled to Morocco yet, make sure to check out our our useful things to know before you travel to Morocco.

When taking photos in Morocco, it’s important to request permission from locals if shooting portraits and respect their decision when they decline. If you’re travelling with a local guide, they can assist if there are language barriers. Make sure to also carry camera cleaning equipment! The sand and the dust will undoubtedly cloud your lenses, particularly in the Sahara Desert.

If you’re only going to be staying in the big cities, you’ll find plenty of thrill and adventure as bustling medinas and souks spring to life. Morocco’s cities offer some exciting cultural experiences and traditional cuisine. Barter with nomads and berbers for your Moroccan homewares or retreat inside hidden oases in renovated riads and secret gardens. Eat your weight in tagine, bread and olives before reminiscing about your trip over your upteenth glass of mint tea.

We hope you enjoy our 35 Morocco photos as much as we do. May they spark your wanderlust and inspire your own Moroccan adventure!

35 MOROCCO PHOTOS TO STOKE YOUR WANDERLUST

A golden sunset over the silken sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, Morocco
A woman stands in front of a sitting camel, Morocco
A cup of mint tea and extra sugar cubes, Morocco
A couple walk hand in hand in front of the ancient kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
Bevan of the Travel Quandary walking in the Sahara Desert Morocco
A woman in a red dress walks on the edge of a sand dune in the Sahara Desert, Morocco

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A man and woman on the edge of an empty pool surrounded by palm trees, Morocco
A woman in a red dress twirls in a black and white mosaic atrium in La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco
Pouring mint tea at NOMAD cafe Marrakech Morocco
A woman in a red dress stands at the entrance of a ceramics shop in the souks of Marrakech, Morocco
A couple sit on the day lounge in the indoor pool at La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco
Jasmine poses in front of the imposing arch of Bab Er Robb, Marrakech, Morocco
A woman in a red dress twirls in the outdoor courtyard of La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco
Jasmine and Bevan of The Travel Quandary stand outside Katoubia Mosque, Marrakech Morocco
Rooftop view of Marrakech from Atay Cafe Restaurant Morocco
Jasmine stands on green tiles in between the white curtains of le Jardin Secret, Marrakech, Morocco
Jasmine stands in front of colourful woven rugs in Marrakech medina, Morocco
A couple stand on the edge of a sand dune in the Sahara Desert during sunset, Morocco
Bevan stands next to upturned blue fishing boats at Port of Essaouira, Morocco
Blue fishing boats at Port of Essaouira Morocco
An old Moroccan man sits inside a blue boat ready to pose for photos for tourists at Essaouira harbour, Morocco
Shopkeepers preparing their market stalls for the day, Essaouira, Morocco

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A man sits on his cart waiting for business in the streets of Essaouira, Morocco
Two men sit outside blue door in Essaouira Morocco
A man rides a bicycle down a narrow lane in Essaouira medina, Morocco
View of the town of Essaouira from Skala du Port, Morocco
Breakfast spread of fresh pastries, yoghurt and fruits, orange juice and coffee at Riad Alnadine, Marrakech, Morocco
Lamb tagine with walnuts, plums and apricot at Riad Kaiss, Marrakech, Morocco

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Children play football in the streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco
A woman dressed in a red dress stands in an empty square in Chefchaouen, Morocco
A berber man shuffles up some stairs in the city of Chefchaouen, Morocco
Leather bags hand on a wall for sale in the blue city of Chefchaouen, Morocco

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A woman in a red dress poses for a photo on the blue steps of Chefchaouen, Morocco
The sunsets over the blue city of Chefchaouen, Morocco

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