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Reasons To
Visit Morocco

  • Berber Culture

    The Berbers are the indigenous people of Morocco. During the Arab conquest they retreated into their mountain strongholds and took refuge in the inhospitable deserts of the south. This is where their culture persists, based around fortified dwellings; a strong sense of community and an ability to cope with almost any hardship.

    Berber Culture

  • Desert

    The Sahara washes into Morocco at its western extremities, and the Erg Chebbi sand sea is the best place to see this. Passing first through dramatic ridges of blackened rock, the going becomes sandier and sandier, until you're eventually confronted with towering dunes and the best sunsets in Morocco.

    Desert

  • Kasbahs

    A kasbah is a fortified village, made from traditional pisé, or mud brick. Their distinctive towers, with ornate windows, are a dominant feature of the Moroccan landscape, none more so than along the Dades and Draa Valleys in the south: some have been converted into hotels, so you can even spend the night in your very own kasbah.

    Kasbahs

  • Medinas

    At the heart of any old Moroccan city will be the medina, the vital core encircled by walls punctuated by ornamental gates. It's in the medina that you'll nearly always find the souqs, and there will probably be a number of old palaces too: some of these are now hotels, some are museums, while others are abandoned and decaying gracefully.

    Medinas

  • Mountains

    The High Atlas are home to Jebel Toubkal, at over 4,100m the highest mountain in north Africa and a challenging climb. But the Atlas mountains also offer gentler hikes, perfect just to appreciate the scenery, the cool, clean air, and to enjoy Berber hospitality in remote villages.

    Mountains

  • Souqs & Shopping

    The souqs of Marrakesh are the most famous in the country, but almost every town has its souq. Those of Fez seem endless and labyrinthine, whilst those in Taroudant are much more compact and sell the simple goods that the local, rural population need. It's unlikely you'll escape from Morocco without doing a bit of shopping at some point!

    Souqs & Shopping

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Accommodation in Morocco: Amanjena

Amanjena, Marrakesh
Amanjena, Marrakesh
Our Rating: Opulent

Amanjena

Marrakesh

The first Aman resort on the African continent, this is probably one of the most luxurious places in Morocco. It is in the stylish Palmeraie area just outside Marrakech and provides an ideal base for exploration of the vibrant city of Marrakech whilst still having the space and tranquillity you would expect. At the heart of the resort is the bassin, a massive fish-filled reservoir of water that feeds two shallow canals running between the 34 'pavilions' and six maisons some with their own pools.

Features of Amanjena include the adjacent Amelkis 18-hole championship golf course; serene courtyards and covered salons; a library; Moroccan restaurant graced with 80 onyx columns; a restaurant serving International and Thai cuisine; a heated pool with surrounding terrace where lunch and refreshments are served; health centre with steam baths, whirlpools, gym, massage rooms, beauty salon and 2 floodlit tennis courts; a selection of small boutiques with Moroccan antiques and crafts.

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