Why Morocco Is One of the Best Solo Travel Destinations Right Now
Okay, so I might be biased, but there’s something incredibly special about Morocco.
One look at social media and it feels there’s a bit of a buzz around the country, particularly amongst solo travellers. Morocco is accessible, adventurous and culturally rich at every turn. Oh, and did I mention highly photogenic!
In recent years, solo travel has shifted from a niche lifestyle to a global movement – why wait for travel companions to get their sh*t together when you could be on an adventure right now?
More people are travelling independently and drawing on that flexibility for immersive experiences that encourage personal growth. Experiences that Morocco delivers in spades.
For me, it’s one of those destinations that was designed for solo travellers.
I first arrived in the country in 2014 as a solo traveller and had an amazing time – wandering the medinas, hiking mountain trails and eating until I burst. Spoiler: I ended up marrying a local and staying in Morocco to surf, write and fall deeply in love with the country.
For me, Morocco offers sensory overload in the best possible way, as well as contemplative encounters that are increasingly drawing slow travellers. There’s just so much to love, all just a stone’s throw from Europe.
In this article, I’ll share 5 reasons why I think Morocco is one of the best solo travel destinations in the world right now and why you should add it to your solo travel bucket list!
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Morocco Feels Like Multiple Countries in One
One of Morocco’s biggest strengths as a travel destination is its diversity – the diversity of its landscapes, its cities and its people. It’s not a huge country, but encompasses everything from snow-capped mountain peaks to wind-sculpted desert dunes and colourful coastal towns.
Within the space of a few hours, you can be in the maze-like medina of Marrakech, hiking between traditional Amazigh villages in the Atlas Mountains or learning to surf the legendary breaks of Taghazout.
It’s this variety that makes travelling around Morocco solo so engaging. You’re never stuck in one “scene” for too long, and every region feels distinct.
You could be surrounded by the blue-hued buildings of Chefchaouen one minute and wandering the whitewashed Kasbah district of Tangier the next.
It creates the feeling of several adventures inside one country. So if you’re a solo traveller looking to satisfy your wanderlust in a single destination, I think Morocco is the perfect choice.
It is Surprisingly Accessible for Independent Travellers
Morocco feels adventurous, but it is also relatively easy to navigate independently, once you understand how to get around the country.
The infrastructure for travellers has improved significantly in recent years, especially between major cities. Trains connect places like Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Tangier and Marrakech efficiently (there’s even the high-speed Al Boraq).
Meanwhile, buses access smaller destinations and southern cities (Essaouira, Agadir and Taroudant) – everywhere that’s not covered by the railways.
Affordable accommodation is never hard to find, from boutique riads to social hostels and family-run guesthouses. Personally, I think the accommodation in Morocco is one thing that sets the country apart – it’s always atmospheric and often architecturally stunning.
As a solo traveller, you can explore Morocco comfortably on a modest budget and easily book buses and trains online. I’ve never had to rely on an expensive private transfer to get me where I wanted to go.
For destinations that aren’t well connected by public transport or are a little trickier to navigate (such as the Sahara Desert), there are countless (affordable) group tours available with like-minded travellers. Check out Viator or GetYourGuide for heaps of inspiration.
And if you want the flexibility of driving yourself, renting a car in Morocco for a self-guided road trip is really doable. Once you get outside of the (sometimes hectic) cities, driving in Morocco is straightforward, even if you’re attempting it without a wingman or wingwoman.
I think if you’re a solo traveller wanting adventure without complete logistical chaos, Morocco strikes an appealing balance.
The Challenges Are Part of the Experience
As with any travel destination, Morocco is not always effortless and it would be remiss of me to write this article without addressing the challenges.
But often, it’s the “difficult” moments you encounter while travelling solo that end up shaping you the most and give you the confidence to explore further afield. That has certainly been my experience!
Morocco can be intense and sensory-heavy – even overwhelming at times. The medinas sometimes feel chaotic, directions can be confusing and getting hassled is not out of the ordinary in some destinations (Fes and Marrakech are the main culprits).
There have been times while travelling solo in Morocco that I was pushed out of my comfort zone – a tout who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer and a taxi driver trying to meddle with the meter to make me pay an inflated fare. For the record, he didn’t get away with it!
But it’s through these experiences that I built confidence and adaptability. I learned how to negotiate taxi fares before getting into a vehicle and ignore wannabe hustlers who were attempting to make me feel uncomfortable in the streets.
Over time, I learned that any “bad apples” I encountered in Morocco were in the minority. The majority of people wanted the absolute best for me and I felt safe in the knowledge that so many good people had my back.
Moroccan Hospitality Is the Real Deal
That’s a good segue to my next point – Moroccan hospitality is second-to-none and the wellbeing of others is at the forefront of minds.
If you come from a society like I do that values individualism and personal advancement (often to the exclusion of others), the behaviour of Moroccans toward complete strangers might have you second guessing their intentions.
For me, the fact that people were so generous with their time, tea and food took some getting used to. I was invited into homes for Friday couscous, given free herbs at the souks and walked to my destination by people who were worried I would get lost following their verbal directions alone.
At first, I thought a monetary exchange was expected. But that was rarely the case (outside of Marrakech and Fes).
Hospitality is deeply embedded in Moroccan culture and if you treat locals with respect, you will receive it in spades. Treat people as second-class citizens in their own country? Now that’s another story.
As a solo traveller, you should still maintain healthy boundaries and awareness (check out some common scams here) and sometimes money is expected in exchange for services (as it should be).
But for the majority of solo travellers visiting Morocco, you will feel genuinely welcomed, rather than treated as anonymous tourists. It’s interactions like these that can make the experience feel less isolating and more human.
The Visual Experience Is Unmatched
Few destinations are as visually atmospheric as Morocco and it’s one of the reasons it has become such a hit on wanderlust accounts online. Everything in the country feels cinematic, from the striking madrasas to the colourful spice markets and the ancient kasbahs overlooking palm-filled oases.
Whether you’re a photographer, writer, artist or just a creative soul, Morocco offers never-ending visual inspiration.
During my first year in Morocco, there were places I encountered that I questioned whether they were real – Ait Benhaddou and Dades Gorge immediately come to mind. Shopping in the souks is an absolute feast for the senses and watching the sunset from a rooftop terrace is something you’ll never tire of.
In Morocco, the light is ethereal and when coupled with the call to prayer ringing out across towns and cities, I had (and continue to have) so many moments that make me stop in my tracks.
And at the end of the day, isn’t that what travel is all about? Experiences that transport you from the “everyday” and inspire you to live a life less ordinary.
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I’m Malika, an Australian-born travel writer with an intense love for Morocco. I first travelled here solo in 2014 and after meeting (and marrying) a local, I made this North African gem my home.
Over the last 10 years, I have explored the country extensively, travelling to all corners with my partner, friends and solo.
