Morocco

It´s worth quoting about Morocco from this article about places people regret visiting: Out of almost 70 countries visited by experienced travelers, Morocco was identified as the most hostile environment faced as a visitor, being the only place where travelers reported being screamed and shouted at for resisting a scam. Walk through Marrakesh or Fes, and aggressive touts appear every few minutes trying to separate you from your cash. The country feels like visitors are only tolerated as long as they can be sucked dry of all their money, and it’s identified as one of the worst countries to visit as a woman in the world. The overcrowded medinas choke with two stroke bike fumes while merchants employ increasingly aggressive tactics to trap tourists." Now, I have been to Morocco three times and this hasn´t been my experience (and as for the cuisine, I find it delicious if limited, consisting of maybe six main dishes). Does anyone else have a take on this? https://backend.travelbinger.com/dont-book-yet-the-25-countries-us-...

Don’t Book Yet: The 25 Countries US Tourists Regret Visiting the Most

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Paul Varmuza November 5, 2026 at 3:12pm

It´s worth quoting about Morocco from this article about places people regret visiting: Out of almost 70 countries visited by experienced travelers, Morocco was identified as the most hostile environment faced as a visitor, being the only place where travelers reported being screamed and shouted at for resisting a scam. Walk through Marrakesh or Fes, and aggressive touts appear every few minutes trying to separate you from your cash. The country feels like visitors are only tolerated as long as they can be sucked dry of all their money, and it’s identified as one of the worst countries to visit as a woman in the world. The overcrowded medinas choke with two stroke bike fumes while merchants employ increasingly aggressive tactics to trap tourists." Now, I have been to Morocco three times and this hasn´t been my experience (and as for the cuisine, I find it delicious if limited, consisting of maybe six main dishes). Does anyone else have a take on this? https://backend.travelbinger.com/dont-book-yet-the-25-countries-us-...

Don’t Book Yet: The 25 Countries US Tourists Regret Visiting the Most
Ed Wetschler June 4, 2026 at 11:57pm

Afar magazine has pegged Rabat as a must for this year thanks to new museums, hotels, and Africa’s largest music festival: https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-places-to-travel-in-2026

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Dave Acton January 9, 2026 at 11:16am

Here´s a helpful and informative look at traveling to Morocco as a gay person https://queerintheworld.com/gay-morocco-travel-guide/

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Ahmed Abbas January 8, 2026 at 1:17pm

Morocco made National Geographic´s 2026 list, too, but because of Rabat rather than Fez https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-of-the-world...

Best of the World 2026

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Maria de los Angeles November 9, 2025 at 8:48am

If Fez was the rage in 2025, travel experts are back to highlighting Fez in ´26: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-best-places-to-go-in-2026

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José Balido November 7, 2025 at 12:39pm

This is totally on my list for my next visit! https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-is-chefchaouen-blue

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David Paul Appell November 5, 2025 at 9:25am

Reading why Time magazine included Rabat on its list of 25 top places to travel this year, I regret all the more not being able to visit on my last big trip to Morocco a couple of years ago. All the more reason to make a push for Rabat 26! https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2025?cid=...

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María José May 26, 2024 at 11:10am

Rabat may be the national capital, but it sometimes gets overlooked by visitors. So here´s a good overview from CN Traveler as to why it´s well worth your time: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/eat-stay-play-rabat-morocco

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Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino January 14, 2024 at 11:22am

CNN just listed Morocco among its 24 "best places to visit" for 2024, thanks especially to the way it´s bounced back from last September´s earthquake and also its leadership in sustainable tourism: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2024?cid=...

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Ahmed Abbas December 7, 2023 at 6:07pm

Morocco is already pretty inexpensive as destinations go, and now here comes Lonely Planet with some guidance on how to make your dirhams go even further: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/morocco-on-a-budget

12 ways to experience Morocco on a budget: money-saving tips

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