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Morocco Photography — 15 Best Spots for Landscape & Portrait

· 26.07.2026
Morocco is a photographer's dream — light, color, texture. 15 spots + when to shoot. **Blue city** **1. Chefchaouen medina** — Ras el Ma neighborhood, best 1h after sunrise (soft blue, empty streets). **2. Rif viewpoint Spanish Mosque** — panorama medina at sunset. **Sahara** **3. Erg Chebbi dunes at sunrise** — climb high dune 20 min before sunrise. Camel silhouettes. **4. Merzouga oasis** — palms + dunes contrast. **Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)** **5. Ksar from opposite side of Ounila river** — best morning golden hour. Better sunset from opposite hill. **Marrakesh** **6. Jemaa el-Fna at sunset** — from Café Argana rooftop. **7. Ben Youssef Madrasa** — geometric zellige tiles, morning light through arches. **8. Majorelle Garden** — cobalt walls + bamboo, early morning empty. **Fez** **9. Chouara tannery** — from leather shop rooftop (they give free mint sprig for smell). Best 10-12h when workers active. **10. Bab Bou Jeloud gate** — blue+green tiles, sunset. **Coast** **11. Essaouira ramparts** — Portuguese fort, fishing boats. **12. Legzira beach arches** — 12 km from Sidi Ifni, sunset. **Portraits** **Always ask permission**. 20 dirhams tip standard. In souks — buy something first, then ask. **Restrictions** Drone banned. Interiors of mosques closed to non-Muslims (Hassan II Casablanca exception).

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