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.
Adventurous travellers can head south to explore the hot desert
sands in the Western Sahara on camelback, horseback or 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 worth taking in the historical
sights by exploring the countless museums, palaces, mosques, tombs
and ruins and revelling in the immensity of Morocco's past.
Many of the sights around the cities are best explored on foot,
but for those travelling throughout the country, trunk line trains
run through the heart of Morocco connecting some one hundred
stations spread out over 1,184 miles (1,907km) of track. Bus travel
is also a popular mode of transport.
Past the enchanting medieval medinas of Fez and Marrakech, where
the snake charmers weave their magic, the smell of the tanners'
yards fills the air and bustling souks of haggling bargain hunters,
is where the fascinating exotic land of Morocco comes alive.
 Saadian Tombs
The beautiful necropolis was built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed
el Mansour in the late 16th century as a final resting place for
himself and his successors. There are 66 indoor tombs, lavishly
decorated with colourful, intricate mosaics. The central mausoleum,
the Hall of... see full details
Oukaimeden
A ski resort in the desert! Indeed, thick snow envelops the
Jebal Oukaimeden mountain peak during the winter months (usually
January and February), just a 46-mile (74km) drive from Marrakech.
The town of Oukaimeden, which can be reached by taxi or self-drive
car, is... see full details
Ouirgane
The village of Ouirgane, in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains
about 90 minutes drive from Marrakech, stands at the centre of a
popular resort area, where summers are cooler and winters less
harsh than those experienced in the city. The surrounding Berber
countryside... see full details
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 thriving
walled Roman port city of Sala Colonia, abandoned in 1154 in favour
of Sale across the other side of the river... see full details
Medina
Rabat’s Medina, or old city, was created by Andalucian
Muslim refugees from Badajoz in Spain, and was essentially all
there was to the city until the arrival of the French in 1912 and
the subsequent building of the Ville Nouvelle or new quarter.... see full details
Casablanca
The huge city of Casablanca is a busy fast-growing port with a
European character. The population explosion, brought about chiefly
by immigration from the countryside, has brought some social
problems like crime and prostitution, and resulted in the
proliferation of shantytowns. The gap between... see full details
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 Menebhi, in
the old centre of Marrakech. The palace was restored by the Omar
Benjelloun Foundation and converted into a museum... see full details
Majorelle Garden
The Majorelle Garden is a botanical garden designed by the
French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1924, during the colonial period
when Morocco was a protectorate of France. Previous owners have
included Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint-Laurent (whose ashes
were scattered there when he died... see full details
El Badi Palace
El Badi Palace (the incomparable palace) consists of the
remnants of a glorious palace built by the Saadian king Ahmad
al-Mansur in 1578. The original building is thought to have had 360
rooms, a courtyard and a pool, decorated with Italian marbles and
large... see full details
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