Fez – Morocco is full of color and light. From blue lanes to red deserts, every corner can be a great photo. Here are simple ideas to guide your shots.

Start early for calm streets and soft light. Be polite, ask before close-ups, and keep doorways clear. Dress in solid colors so you stand out against tiles and walls.

Chefchaouen (Blue City)

Sky-blue walls, blue doors, blue stairs. Go in the morning for empty alleys and gentle light.

Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fna, Ben Youssef, Majorelle

Lanterns and street life at dusk, quiet courtyards with perfect arches, and the famous Majorelle blue. Mornings work best for the madrasa.

Fes: Chouara Tanneries and the Medina

Dye pits make a unique pattern from the balconies above. In the souks, brass and carved wood add texture. Always ask before close-ups.

Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque

A tall minaret by the ocean and wide marble courtyards. Sunrise and late afternoon give soft, clean frames.

Aït Benhaddou (near Ouarzazate)

An earthen ksar on a hill. Climb for a sunset shot with golden walls and a riverbed below.

Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)

High dunes, long shadows, and simple lines. Sunrise is quiet and pastel; sunset turns the sand deep orange.

Essaouira

Stone ramparts, blue boats, and white-and-blue lanes. Windy days make great action shots with crashing waves.

Legzira (Sidi Ifni)

Red sea arches over the beach. Check tide times and shoot at golden hour for glowing cliffs.

Ouzoud or Akchour Waterfalls

Green cliffs and misty water. Ouzoud gives big views; Akchour has clear pools and the natural “God’s Bridge.”

Rabat: Oudayas and Chellah

Blue-and-white kasbah lanes with river views, plus calm ruins with storks. Both are peaceful and photogenic.

Volubilis (near Meknes)

Roman arches, mosaics, and olive groves. Go early for soft light and clean lines.

Agafay Stone Desert (near Marrakech)

Rocky “dunes,” sunset camps, and starry nights. A good alternative if you can’t reach the Sahara.

Dakhla Lagoon

Glass-still water and colorful kites. Use a polarizing filter to cut glare and capture reflections.

Imlil (High Atlas)

Stone villages with mountain backdrops. Winter snow and spring flowers both look great. Ask before photographing people.

Simple Photo Tips

Golden hour is best across the country. Place a door or arch in the foreground for depth. Keep your kit light and carry a cloth for dust or sea spray. Be respectful in holy sites and markets, and skip drones where they are not allowed.

With good light, kind manners, and a bit of patience, Morocco will fill your camera roll with strong, simple images that stand out.