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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 Bab Ourika

Kasbah Bab Ourika offers stunning views of the High Atlas. The staff offer a warm welcome and fantastic food.

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Kasbah Bab Ourika

The Atlas Mountains

The Kasbah Bab Ourika perches on a hilltop at the apex of the Ourika Valley, only 45 minutes from Marrakesh International airport. Although it was built from scratch to resemble an authentic Moroccan kasbah, inside the style is modern and minimal.

All of the rooms are spacious, with muted colours and understated furnishings to create an airy feel. There is a swimming pool in the gardens, next to a newly constructed hammam and massage rooms, while the terrace restaurant area boasts fantastic views of the scenic valley below.

The Kasbah operates a number of environmentally friendly projects. It was constructed principally in rammed earth, the traditional Berber building technique, a method that ensures environmentally sound insulation.

The hot water supply is heated by solar panels and there is a programme established to generate its own electricity, while all the food is locally sourced.

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