I have seen only a very small area of the colordul Morocco. And yet I come back with some of my all time favorite pictures, especially from the Sahara Desert. I hope this selection of photos will inspire you to visit Morocco.
1. Sunrise Over Marrakech
Why I love this photo
It reflects the peaceful feeling of being alone on the rooftop feeling the power of the start of a new day.
The location behind
This was taken from the roof of my hotels (most hotels have accessible terraces). The minaret is the one from the Katoubia Mosque.
Discover more photos, info and some planning tips on my dedicated article about Sunrises and Sunsets in Morocco
2. The Dades Valley
Why I love this photo
Because of the contrast between the oasis in the valley and the dry surrounding mountains.
The location behind
The Dades Valley is a include a oued and a gorge West of Marrakech on the other side of the High Atlas Mountains.
Discover more photos, info and some planning tips on my dedicated article about the Dades Valley.
3&4. Sahara Sunset Camel Ride
Why I love this photo
The colors, the contrast, the exotism...
And also the fact that I was able to take them from the back of a moving camel, which is really not easy believe me!
The location behind
On our way to a Sahara Bedouin camp
Discover more photos, info and some planning tips on my dedicated article about my camel ride in the Sahara desert
5. Sahara sunrise
Why I love this photo
Because,even though they see this beauty everyday, the bedouins were still mesmerized by the sunrise
The location behind
This photo was taken in the Sahara desert. I had spent the night under the stars in a bedouin camp. We woke up early, climbed back on your camels and went up to a place where we could see the sun rising between the sand dunes.
Discover more photos, info and some planning tips on my dedicated article about my sunrise experience in the Sahara desert
6. Ait Benhaddou
Why I love this photo
Because it looks like a sand castle, when those were real size buildings!
The location behind
Ait Benhaddo is a Unesco Heritage Site, a city with was on the former caravan route and famous for being the scene of movies such as Gladiator.
Discover more photos, info and some planning tips on my dedicated article about the Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou
7. Sunset in Ouarzazate
Why I love this photo
The movement and colors of those clouds were just the beginning of a crazy nights in Ouarzazate with the other travelers from the group. But it will remain a secret...
The location behind
The city of Ouarzazate where you can find movie studios.
Inspired to discover Morocco?
Stunning photos! Now Morocco is also on my list for its charming desert and ruins. I have landed on your blog for the first time and I just love it! Great work.
Thanks a lot for the kind words.
Me too, countries are being added on my list everytime I look at travel blogs… Never ending!
Amazing pictures. When clients ask me what do I recommend to bring to Morocco for their trip. I always say don’t forget your camera. The scenery is just asking for some great pictures and you don’t necessary have to be professional photographer.
Sunsets in Morocco are beautiful everywhere! You don’t necessary have to be in the desert for some amazing shots.
Thanks! Yes I had some really great sunrises/sunsets just by climbing to the roof of the hotels!
I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did
you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you?
Plz respond as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like
to know where u got this from. appreciate it
Thanks! I did create it myself. It is really simpler nowadays. No need to code. I am using Genesis Lifestyle theme on WordPress and some classic plugins. I just tweaked it a little bit with colors and added a function in the code. I used the book How to build a travel blog from Nomadic Matt to guide me. It is not perfect but it was a great start.