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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: Dar Ahlam

The Dar Ahlam is an amazingly opulent hotel in the heart of the Palmeraie. With a fantastic pool and great service it's a real treat.

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Dar Ahlam

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Hidden away in the pretty palmerie of the small town of Skoura, Dar Ahlam can be reached by a series of small tracks winding their way through the palm grove. Based around a labyrinthine converted kasbah from the early 20th century, this luxurious property consists of nine suites and three private villas in the attractive gardens.

Each of the suites are spacious and chic in a minimalist style, with sizeable baths in the ensuite bathrooms and a sitting room complete with dressing area and open fire, while the each of the villas has two sitting rooms and a plunge pool.

The main kasbah is a warren of scented corridors, alcoves and grand archways, very deliberately creating an authentic and discreet atmosphere. Each meal is taken privately in a different location, whether it be somewhere inside the kasbah or outside in the two hectares of gardens, so guests will never have to repeat the same view or experience.

A large pool in the garden is complemented by a luxurious hammam, jacuzzi and massage rooms. An all inclusive stay gives guests access to the hammam, use of mules and camels to explore the palmerie and a cookery course, all adding up to make Dar Ahlam more an indulgent all round experience than a hotel for the night.

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