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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: Riad Al Massarah

The Riad Al Massarah in Marrakesh is a great value boutique riad offering fantastically friendly service and a brilliant location.

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Riad Al Massarah

Marrakesh

Riad Al Massarah is a charming riad tucked away down an alleyway in the Bab Doukkala area of the old medina. The property has been beautifully restored with natural, light colours, which give it an airy, contemporary and open feel.

There are just six rooms, all of which are cleverly designed with an interesting fusion of old Moroccan and modern European influences. Five of these are on the first floor, with the remaining one just off the spacious roof terrace.

The tranquil, intimate main courtyard on the ground floor boasts a small pool and a comfortable salon with a library and open fire. On either side of this there is a small hammam and massage room, and an accessible kitchen where informal cookery courses are offered.

The owners of the property pay particular care to the environment, installing solar panels on the roof to help heat the water in the riad.

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