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Morocco
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Morocco
- Tour Operators
- Morocco Map
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Cities
- Casablanca
- Fez
- Marrakech
Ports of Call
- Agadir
- Casablanca
What to see in Morocco
- Surfing In Morocco
- Morocco 4 days desert tours depart from Marrakech
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Morocco Attractions
Steeped in history, spanning miles of Mediterranean and Atlantic coastline, and boasting exciting attractions, Morocco is a sightseer's paradise. The main appeal has of course always been its inviting climate; however, there is so much more to this diverse and historically rich country than meets the eye. Within the enchanting medieval medinas of Fez and Marrakech, where snake charmers blow their hypnotic melodies amidst the smell of the tanners' yards and the hustle and bustle of the open-air markets, is where the fascinating and exotic soul of Morocco can really be glimpsed.
Furthermore, adventurous travellers can head south to explore the hot desert sands of the Western Sahara on camelback, horseback or by 4X4; or for a completely unexpected holiday experience, head deep into the High Atlas Mountains for a skiing holiday with a difference. With Phoenician, Hellenic, Carthaginian and Roman civilisations all having passed through Morocco, it's also worth revelling in the immensity of the country's past by exploring its countless museums, palaces, mosques, tombs and ruins.
Many of the sights around the cities are best explored on foot, but for those planning on criss-crossing the country, trunk-line trains run through the heart of Morocco, connecting over one hundred stations spread out over 1,184 miles (1,907km) of track. Bus travel is also a popular mode of transport.
Ait Benhaddou
Ait Benhaddou is an ancient fortified city (or ksar) situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara…
El Badi Palace
El Badi Palace (the incomparable palace) consists of the remnants of a glorious palace built by the Saadian king…
Majorelle Garden
The Majorelle Garden is a botanical garden designed by the French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1924, during the colonial…
Medina
Rabat's Medina, or old city, was created by Andalucian Muslim refugees from Badajoz in Spain, and was essentially all…
Ouirgane
The village of Ouirgane, in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains about 90 minutes drive from Marrakech, stands at the…
Oukaimeden
A ski resort in the desert! Indeed, thick snow envelops the Jebal Oukaimeden mountain peak during the winter months (usually…
Saadian Tombs
The beautiful necropolis was built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed el Mansour in the late 16th century as a final resting…
The Citadel of Chellah
Emerging from the boulevards of the Ville Nouvelle (New Town) of Rabat one comes across the ruins of Chellah, once the…
The Museum of Marrakech
The Museum of Marrakech is located in the Dar Menebhi Palace, built at the end of the 19th century by legendary Mehdi…
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