Casablanca – Guruwalk guide has unveiled its third annual ranking of the world’s top 100 cities to explore on foot, with Marrakech and Fez both making the list, ranking 56th and 60th respectively.
The platform describes Marrakech as a place where every walk moves through the rhythm of the medina, from the energy of Jemaa el-Fnaa to quiet riads, lush gardens, and the colors and scents of the souks.
Expanding on this, the platform highlights the timeless character of the square, noting that it “remained practically unchanged since the 11th century with its snake charmers and acrobats.”
As for Fez, it portrays it as a walk through history, home to one of the largest medinas in the Arab world, along with landmarks such as Al Quaraouiyine University and traditional tanneries.
Capturing the experience of wandering through the city, the platform adds, “ Immersing yourself in its 9,000 alleyways […] is going back millennia while your senses are overwhelmed with color, scent, and sound.”
According to Gururwalk, selection relies on objective data drawn from real activity on the platform over the past 12 months spanning April 2025 to April 2026, reflecting real traveler behavior and demand for walking experiences across destinations.
The ranking is based on more than 467,000 verified reviews from 3,600 tours across over 800 cities worldwide. The final score combines traveler volume at 65% with satisfaction ratings at 35%, emphasizing both popularity and quality of experience.
The list features major cities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with only three African destinations included. Alongside Marrakech and Fez, Cairo also appears, ranking 55th.
Rome leads the ranking, followed by Madrid, Budapest, Prague, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Porto, Barcelona, London, and Berlin completing the top 10.
With two historic Moroccan cities featured in the ranking, Morocco continues to reinforce its position as a destination where heritage is not only preserved but actively experienced through everyday life.
The presence of Marrakech and Fez highlights the enduring global appeal of their medinas, which remain living urban spaces shaped by craft, tradition, and cultural exchange. It also reflects the country’s growing visibility in cultural tourism, where walking through a city becomes a way of engaging directly with its history and identity.
