Moroccan Cruise Ports: Paradise and Pitfall for Global Travelers

Located at the northwestern end of a beautiful sandy beach, the Agadir cruise port ranks 13th in the ranking of the best and worst cruise ports established by an expert from the British media Daily Mail who has made 125 crossings and stopped in hundreds of destinations. Tourists can reach the city in 10 minutes thanks to regular and free shuttles. They can also participate in 4x4 excursions in the Atlas Mountains to visit a Berber village. According to the website cunard.co.uk, a round-trip eleven-night voyage to Spain and Morocco departing from Southampton on the Queen Anne, with a departure on April 21, 2027, costs from £1,399 per person.

The port of Casablanca holds the red lantern. It is ranked among the worst cruise ports. "The constant harassment of touts in Casablanca ruins any romantic vision you might have. Even when you get off a bus at the port, you are harassed to take a taxi," warns the expert, advising tourists to opt for a boat excursion to see the Hassan II Mosque, the old medina, the seafront of La Corniche and Rick’s Café or simply enjoy a day of relaxation on a boat.

Trieste (Italy) tops the ranking of the best cruise ports in the world. It is followed by Bequia, the Caribbean. Rotterdam (Netherlands) completes the top 3. According to the website Cruise.co.uk, British tourists can enjoy a round-trip seven-night cruise in Northern Europe departing from Southampton, on Iona, with a departure on February 7, 2026, starting at £440 per person.