MOROCCO

Casbahs, Camels, Casablanca - and So Much More

A veritable feast for the senses. Hidden in the far northwestern corner of Africa – Morocco is a dazzling mosaic steeped in African, Arab and Berber traditions, along with a dash of European refinement.

Best Suited to Which Type of Travelers:

Travelers interested in exotic cultures and traditions will love Morocco, along with history buffs, active types, shoppers, and anyone who enjoys spectacular landscapes, architecture, and fascinating people.

We Recommend These Experiences:


•Explore the maze of winding alleys, narrow cobbled streets, and the historic medina in Fez - one of the oldest cities in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site.

• Ride a camel and spend a night in the Sahara at a desert camp, with the silhouette of massive dunes at your feet and a million stars above.

• Visit the fabled souks of Marrakesh, where beautiful textiles, spices, rugs and leather goods are on offer, along with the fascinating sights and sounds of these traditional marketplaces.

• Spend the night in a riad, one of Morocco’s restored mansions-turned-guesthouses, featuring gardens, fountains and traditional architecture.

• Tour Morocco’s famous casbahs, learning the history and marveling at the ancient architecture of these stunning fortresses.

• Take a hike in the Atlas Mountains, with craggy peaks, waterfalls, villages and gorges at every turn.

• Feast on Moroccan specialties such as chicken, lamb or beef tagine, couscous, and the drink of choice, “Moroccan whiskey,” otherwise known as mint tea.

• Visit Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco, known as the Blue City for the striking blue-washed buildings of its old town and its Grand Mosque.