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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: Toubkal Lodge

Toubkal Lodge, The High Atlas Mountains
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Toubkal Lodge

The Atlas Mountains

The Toubkal Lodge, built by the Kasbah du Toubkal, is the start of a new concept in trekking in the High Atlas. The lodge allows guests to stay in the heart of the spectacular Atlas Mountains without having to compromise on accommodation, which was previously limited to camping or staying in a local house. Located in the hamlet of Id Issa in the remote valley of Azzaden, the lodge is a either full or half day trek from the Kasbah du Toubkal, depending on the chosen route.

The architectural style of the lodge compliments that of the surrounding villages, with many of the local villagers involved in the construction. The four ensuite rooms have traditional wooden ceilings, wooden carved doors and fossil marble in the bathrooms. Equipped with solar powered underfloor heating, the lodge also has a salon with a wood burning stove and picture windows leading out onto a terrace with spectacular views of the valley below and the snow capped peaks of Jebel Toubkal.

In keeping with the Kasbah du Toubkal's sustainable tourism policy, a Village Association has been formed in the Azzaden Valley to carry out community projects in the area, and 5% of proceeds are transferred to the Association.

A stay at the lodge is an excellent way of exploring the more remote areas of the High Atlas Mountains and can be combined with a stay at the Kasbah du Toubkal or enjoyed as a completely separate experience.

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