Highlights of Morocco
- Amble around the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou earnt its many film credits by being one of the most picturesque of these mud-brick fortifications in the country.
- Amble around the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
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- Camp overnight in the Erg Chebbi
- A large sand-sea, you can camp overnight in comfortable tents at the Erg Chebbi, enjoying the spectacular sunsets and perhaps taking a camel ride.
- Camp overnight in the Erg Chebbi
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- Enjoy a fish and seafood grill in Essaouira
- With its atmospheric ramparts and large fishing fleet, Essaouira is a great place to unwind, and enjoy the freshest fish in Morocco.
- Enjoy a fish and seafood grill in Essaouira
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- Explore the Todra Gorge
- The sheer sides of this canyon loom over the rushing stream that spils out to sustain the vast palm plantation at the gorge mouth.
- Explore the Todra Gorge
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- Go walking in the High Atlas Mountains
- Whether you want a gentle stroll to a traditional Berber village, or to scale North Africa`s highest peak, the High Atlas are a stunning backdrop for walks and hikes.
- Go walking in the High Atlas Mountains
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- Take an evening trip to Djema El Fna in Marrakesh
- As the sun sets on the Djema El Fna, the main square transforms into one of the world's largest outdoor eateries with over 100 food stalls to choose from, serving anything from soup, kebabs and salads to boiled sheep heads!
- Take an evening trip to Djema El Fna in Marrakesh
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- Visit the souqs in Taroudant
- Taroudant, like Marrakesh, is completely encircled by red-soil ramparts, but life is more sedate here and the souqs are a less frenetic experience than those in Marrakesh.
- Visit the souqs in Taroudant
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- Walk through Chellah necropolis in Rabat
- The Chellah began existence as a settlement before evolving into the Phoenicican, and then becoming the Roman city of Sala. However, the sultans of the Merenid dynasty chose to bury their dead here, and it is as a necropolis that the Chellah is most famous.
- Walk through Chellah necropolis in Rabat
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- Wander around the medieval medina of Fez
- More labyrinthine, ancient and conservative than Marrakesh, the medieval medina of Fez probably offers more to those seeking to get under Morocco's skin.
- Wander around the medieval medina of Fez
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- Explore Voloubillis
- The furthest west city of the Roman Empire, Voloubilis boasts some impressive mosaics, and enjoys a pretty location.
- Explore Voloubillis
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Morocco - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Despite its close proximity to Europe, Morocco is a world away.
Marrakesh is a traditional favourite,with the ancient city of Fez and the walled coastal town of Essaouira becoming increasingly popular.
Visiting Morocco
Trips normally vary from a six night, two centred trip through to two-week comprehensive touring itineraries. Travel can be by private vehicle or less expensively on trains, which are punctual and relatively clean.
Private guides can accompany you throughout your itinerary, and we also occasionally use local guides for certain monuments and regions.
Morocco adventures
For those looking for something a bit more adventurous or active, we can arrange treks in the Atlas Mountains including ascents of Jebel Toubkal, or the chance to camp on the fringes of the Sahara Desert.
Local culture
Being a Muslim country, certain key dates and festivals, such as the month of Ramadan and the festival of Eid, can make a difference to your travel plans. By checking each year’s Islamic calendar we can make sure your trip is planned around such dates.
Popular Places to visit in Morocco
Thanks in part to the famous film of the same name, Casablanca features large in many people’s thoughts of Morocco and is home to the Hassan II Mosque.
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Essaouira lies on the Atlantic coast west of Morocco and is one of the most picturesque towns in the country. The Sultan Sidi Mohammed had a captive Frenchman design the town and promoted trade, making Essaouira a cosmopolitan commercial centre.
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The city of Fez has always occupied a place at the spiritual and political heart of Morocco. Founded in the ninth century, many of the early settlers were Islamic refugees, fleeing neighbouring Spain and Tunisia.
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Marrakesh is a fabled city and one of the most evocative names in African travel. Today it is the medina that defines the city, a sprawling lattice of narrow alleyways resounding to the manufacture and sale of countless goods.
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Meknes is only a short distance from Fez and was developed into a dramatic city by Sultan Moulay Ismail, the remains of which can still be seen. Nearby at Voloubilis are the remains of one of the Roman Empire’s key Moroccan cities.
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Rabat, the capital of Morocco, shows two distinct faces existing side-by-side. There is the modern, French-inspired town, with wide tree-lined boulevards, cafes and bistros, and there is historic Rabat, centred on the 12th century walled medina of the Almohad sultans.
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The Atlas Mountains are in fact three distinct ranges that divide the interior of the country into strips of lower lying land: the Middle Atlas, Anti-Atlas and High Atlas.
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The Erg Chebbi are the most accessible dunes of the Sahara in Morocco and the best time to see them is at sunrise and sunset when the changing light subtly alters their colour.
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Practical Info
Flight time from UK
3 1/2 hours to Marrakesh
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