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