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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: Kasbah Ait Ben Moro

Kasbah Ait Ben Moro, Skoura
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Kasbah Ait Ben Moro

Skoura

Built in the 18th Century, the Kasbah Ait Ben Moro has been beautifully restored using traditional techniques. Although the rooms are basic, the tasteful Moroccan decor and ambient lighting makes this characterful hotel a place not to miss. The warren of rooms, tight staircases and courtyards make the feel very authentic. Allied to this, many of the staff were born in the Kasbah, moved away to look for jobs and returned after it was restored and turned into a hotel, making it a fascinating insight into life within a Kasbah.

Ait Ben Moro provides a great base for exploring nearby palm plantations and other Kasbahs which have not been so fortunate in the restoration stakes. The food is delicious and typically Moroccan, with fresh meat, fish and vegetables for the tagines, while international cuisine is also available. There is a lovely garden at the back where you can sit and enjoy lunch or a mint tea, and the roof terraces offer fabulous views of the palm groves leading off to the distant Atlas Mountains.

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