Bonjour lecteurs! Have you ever made it to Morocco? It’s been on my list for quite a while now. Waking up with the sunshine and not rushing all day… C’est une place exotique, with cities that feel layered rather than arranged. The colourful landscapes have settled into one another over time. Here are the most colourful sites in Morocco not to miss. And don’t forget to let me know if there are any other locations you liked during your travels.
Cobalt Held in Shade – Marrakesh
The Majorelle Garden in Marrakesh feels enclosed but not confined. It’s a whirlwind of couleurs with its many paths.
The blue walls are so vibrant, while the green planters make it sharper by comparison. It is not decorative in the usual sense. It feels structural, as though the air itself has taken on pigment.
There is no sense of sequence. The garden does not guide; it absorbs. Plus, it’s so peaceful with its many water spots. Sit on a bench by a fountain and relax in the shade.
Many arrive from Casablanca to Marrakesh by train, to explore the country differently. As you approach the city, you observe the many low buildings, then thicker walls, then the suggestion of palms. Nothing sharpens suddenly. It’s gradual and quite the art introduction.
Inside the garden, shade alters perception. The cobalt shifts with the sun, sometimes matte, sometimes luminous. It does not ask to be interpreted. It’s just there for you to take it all in and be amazed.
The Blue Town – Rabat
Further north, the Kasbah of the Udayas rests above the meeting of river and ocean. The 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage site located in Rabat is another spectacle you must not miss.
Its walls are white, but blue reappears in doorframes and stair edges, for a quieter echo. The kasbah feels less like a monument but more like a continuation of the terrain, rising from stone already present.
Reaching Rabat often follows the line of the Casablanca to Tangier train, which traces stretches of coast before drifting inland again. The sea appears briefly, then disappears behind low hills. Stations feel temporary as arrivals and departures carry on.
Inside the kasbah, expect narrow alleys and hidden corners for you to explore. The site is fameux for its population of cats, so the children will certainement love it there. From the outer wall, the river widens and merges with the Atlantic, though the point of meeting does not dramatise itself. It simply continues.
The wind moves differently here than in Marrakesh. You can feel the history that this land has witnessed through the centuries.
A Scenic White – Casablanca
Travel between Marrakesh and Rabat does not feel abrupt. The train compartments hold a muted rhythm. You can hear a suitcase shifted under a seat, a bottle of water opened… Outside, fields stretch as far as your eyes can see with endless eucalyptus lines. It’s like being in a movie.
So why not stop by Casablanca. The largest the largest city in Morocco might be the economic and business centre. Dominated by white, creamy, and off-white buildings with architectural accents in blue, the city is an architecture dream with the Royal Palace.
But you must also stroll along the Atlantic with city views and ocean breeze at The Corniche. It’s a beach très populaire there.
The Most Colourful Sites in Morocco
Whatever you decide to explore in Morocco, you will be in for a whirlwind of colours and shades. It’s a live picture all day long.
By late afternoon in Marrakesh, warmth presses against the blue until it deepens toward violet. The garden empties gradually while the water adds some substance with reflects.
In Rabat, the white of the kasbah absorbs the final light differently. Corners glow briefly and then recede. The Atlantic remains audible even when unseen, a low and constant presence beyond the walls.
These places do not position themselves in opposition. Les touches modernes blend well with all the history that those locations have witnessed over the years. Imperial traces like arches and courtyards, proportions remain visible but not theatrical. Pause and observe the local population, appreciate flavours and scent through the food and spices. Travel on the train to take it all in and see different landscapes with tranquilité. The sound of water merges with the faint vibration of a carriage in motion. The weight of heat rests beside the coolness of river wind. Maybe you are in a movie after all? Make it a family adventure and travel with the grandparents too, so they can also enjoy this spectacle.
Morocco is pretty as a painting with its numerous shades: the cobalt against palm shadow, the white against the sky. There is so much for the eye. It’s a riot of colours you want to see once in a lifetime.
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