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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 Du Toubkal

An authentic Kasbah run as an eco lodge, Kasbah Du Toubkal is set in stunning scenery in the Atlas mountains, in the shadow of Jebel Toubkal.

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Kasbah Du Toubkal

The Atlas Mountains

Located at the base of Jebel Toubkal, with breathtaking 360 degree views of the peaks and valleys, this remote hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Atlas Mountains and getting to grips with Berber culture.

Decoration throughout is simple and built entirely on traditional lines, with plaster walls and wooden ceilings. There are a variety of room types, all of which are cosy, unfussy and perfectly suited to high altitude accommodation.

The hotel features a traditional hammam (steam bath), which is the perfect way to unwind after time spent exploring in the mountains, before retiring to the roof-terrace for a delicious tajine or a quiet mint tea, while you bask in the inspiring scenery.

As well as guided walks into the surrounding mountains, you can also visit nearby villages and hamlets, home to many of the staff. These walks can be booked on arrival at the Kasbah and prices range from €25 for a half-day walk, to €70 per person for a full-day supported trek, including picnic lunch.

NB Your transfer vehicle cannot drive right up to the Kasbah Du Toubkal, so you will be dropped at Imlil. Here a mule will be available to take your baggage for the short walk to the Kasbah, which will take 10-15 minutes and is uphill.

The Kasbah has no alcohol licence, but they have no problem with you bringing your own alcohol onto the premises to accompany your evening meals, or to sip while you watch the sunset.

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