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NORTH AFRICA • MOROCCO<br />
Discover Morocco<br />
Get lost in the labyrinthine souks of<br />
Marrakech – the crossroads of the ancient<br />
caravan routes – and stay in a boutique riad;<br />
go on a cultural exploration of Morocco’s<br />
imperial past, from the ruins of Roman<br />
Volubilis to the medieval alleyways of Fez<br />
and the modern boulevards of Rabat;<br />
venture into the wild, trekking the valleys<br />
and peaks of the Atlas Mountains and<br />
camping beneath the stars in the Sahara<br />
Desert; or simply relax in coastal towns such<br />
as Essaouira or Agadir.<br />
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All this is just a short flight from the UK,<br />
making it an ideal destination if you are<br />
looking for a complete change of scene<br />
without the trouble of a long-haul flight.<br />
Marrakech<br />
Walled medieval city • Buzzing Djemaa el Fna<br />
square • Stay in a traditional riad<br />
Set against the magnificent backdrop of the<br />
Atlas Mountains, Marrakech’s walled medina<br />
is a maze of narrow alleyways lined with<br />
medieval buildings. The skyline is dominated<br />
by the Koutoubia minaret, built in the 12th<br />
century and part of a large mosque complex.<br />
At the heart of the city, the famous Djemaa el<br />
Fna market square is a frenzy of colour and<br />
activity, akin to a carnival.<br />
Riads provide comfortable, often luxurious<br />
accommodation in converted, traditional<br />
Moroccan houses. Due to the architecture and<br />
design of some riads, rooms may have small<br />
windows facing the interior public areas.<br />
Rabat<br />
Djemaa el Fna Square, Marrakech<br />
Modern capital & ancient port • Roman ruins<br />
at Chellah • Clifftop kasbah<br />
The capital of Morocco, modern Rabat is a<br />
planned city of wide boulevards, handsome<br />
public buildings and landscaped gardens on<br />
the Atlantic coastal plain, at the mouth of the<br />
Bou Regreg River. Behind this modern facade<br />
is a long history, traces of which can still be<br />
seen.<br />
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The river port was first colonised by the<br />
Carthaginians and then by the Romans.<br />
Evidence of their rule remains at Chellah, or<br />
Sala Colonia, where a complex of ancient ruins<br />
sits on the riverside. The tranquil alleys of the<br />
Kasbah des Oudaias are also well worth a visit<br />
to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and<br />
for superb views of the river and ocean.<br />
Rabat<br />
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View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk
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