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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 Sawadi

Kasbah Sawadi, Skoura
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Kasbah Sawadi

Skoura

The Kasbah Sawadi is located in the centre of the Skoura palmerie, with the thirty minute journey from the main road taking you along narrow, uneven tracks past small Berbere settlements and crumbling, abandoned Kasbahs.

Hidden away behind a high wall, the Kasbah is a great option for families. With comfortable rooms well spaced out in tranquil gardens, and a central lounge, dining and bar area based around a large pool, the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and unfussy.

The French owner and his family cultivate the surrounding land on which the farm animals graze, providing fresh produce for the traditional Moroccan dishes prepared by the resident cook. In addition to the sheep, goats and pigeons on the farm, they also produce their own oil, vegetables and jams.

Protecting and utilising the environment is a key priority, and everything is organic, right down to the fact that there is no chlorine in the pool. Guests are welcome to explore the farm and meet the animals, take a donkey ride into the palm groves, or enjoy a massage and traditional Hammam.

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