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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: Les Jardins de Skoura

A rustic Palmeraie setting with a great pool to cool down from the desert heat, Les Jardins de Skoura has great service and lovely local food.

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Les Jardins de Skoura

Skoura

Les Jardins de Skoura is an attractive small hotel, located in the Palmerie, about 30 minutes from the centre of Skoura. Traditionally built from scratch out of mud and thatch to reflect the numerous kasbahs of the area, there are numerous sitting areas on the roof to relax with a mint tea and enjoy the views out to the distant mountains.

French owner Caroline lends a welcoming, bohemian air to proceedings, employing only local staff to provide job opportunities in an underdeveloped area and give guests the opportunity to learn more about the local culture.

Although the eight quirky rooms and suites are all different, each is decorated in a mixture of French and Moroccan design, and the suites have open fires for the cooler evenings.

The large gardens, dotted with recliners, hammocks and cushions are a great place to relax, while the small pool is perfect for cooling off at the end of a long summer day.

Fruit and vegetables are grown in the gardens and can be enjoyed in evening meals taken in the cosy restaurant area or outside under the stars.

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