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those looking to leave behind their reality and escape to<br />
the delight that is this seductive city.<br />
Food Stall on Jemaa el-Fnaa Photo: Dawn Jorgensen<br />
Djem al Fnaa Square Photo: jemaa-el-fna.com<br />
More of Magical Morocco<br />
One of North Africa’s most popular destinations<br />
and famous for its bustling cities, incredible history<br />
and pristine desert landscapes, there is something in<br />
Morocco for everybody with its four imperial cities<br />
namely Marrakesh, Fes, Meknes, and Rabat, the<br />
country’s capital. Although a modern city, Rabat has<br />
several interesting historical attractions such as the<br />
Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and gleaming<br />
Royal Mausoleum.<br />
Casablanca boasts The Hassan II Mosque, the<br />
largest mosque in Africa and the 5th largest in the<br />
world, which can accommodate as many as 25 000<br />
people. A visit to the port city would not be complete<br />
without a meal at Rick’s Café, made famous by the<br />
classic namesake film starring Humphrey Bogart and<br />
Ingrid Bergman.<br />
Morocco’s Atlas Mountains beckon escape and<br />
discovery with their ancient Berber villages and<br />
popular walking routes, while the vast and arid Sahara<br />
Desert, the world’s largest hot desert can be accessed<br />
from several places in Morocco. For the beach lover,<br />
Morocco borders both the Mediterranean Sea and<br />
the Atlantic Ocean, with Tangier and Agadir popular<br />
coastal destinations, and smaller Essaouira and<br />
Taghazout drawing avid surfers each year.<br />
Chefchaouen in northwest Morocco, is arguably<br />
the most photographed place in the Kingdom, known<br />
for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town<br />
where leather and weaving workshops line its steep<br />
cobbled lanes.<br />
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Berber Village Photo: mountains-adventure.com<br />
inspired career, as well as his connection with this city<br />
he understandably, so loved.<br />
Enjoy a sunset from a Marrakechi rooftop<br />
overlooking Djem al Fnaa Square. These rooftop bars<br />
serve mocktails and mint tea, moreish mezze platters<br />
and delicious tajine dishes. On the outskirts of the city,<br />
marked by the outline of the Atlas Mountains, discover<br />
Berber villages, occasional street art and numerous<br />
ways to relax into an otherwise busy day.<br />
A city of romance, mysticism, theatricals and<br />
royalty, Marrakesh lends a rose-tinted view to the world<br />
and is the ideal destination for adventure seekers and<br />
SA&BEYOND<br />
The Essential Details for booking<br />
your visit to Marrakech<br />
Getting there: The Marrakech Menara<br />
Airport services a multitude of airlines.<br />
From South Africa consider an easy connect<br />
via Europe, or a stopover in Casablanca,<br />
which is serviced by Qatar Airlines, SAA and<br />
Emirates. Internally Royal Air Maroc, the<br />
National carrier, is an excellent option.<br />
Accommodation: Rivalling for top spot are<br />
the Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech and<br />
Hotel La Mamounia. For a more traditional<br />
style of accommodation book into one of the<br />
charming Riads found in the heart of the<br />
Medina or consider an Airbnb apartment –<br />
some have rooftop terraces.<br />
Visas: South African Passport holders<br />
require a visa to visit Morocco.<br />
Language: The official languages are Arabic<br />
and Berber, English is widely spoken in<br />
Marrakech.<br />
Don’t miss: Sweet mint tea, locally known<br />
as Maghrebi mint tea, available throughout<br />
the city.
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