Morocco
The gateway to Africa celebrates a rich history of treasure and luxury. World renowned for its shipping ports and trade routes, Morocco once held the key to global trade. Its stories and climate make the country popular with travellers, historians and holidaymakers, with much to uncover through all the senses.
Medinas filled with a labyrinth of lanes, alleys, medieval architecture and ornate carvings are the essence of vibrant cities such as Marrakech and Fez. A treasure trove of culture, crafts and local delicacies, and oozing an old-world atmosphere, this is where you’ll get a true taste of your surroundings. Morocco’s largest city, Casablanca, was of course the inspiration for the 1942 film of the same name. It contrasts some of the other major cities with its fusion of French-colonial design and Moroccan influence; here, creativity and fortune blossom.
Moroccan cuisine is unique, due to its influence from both Mediterranean and African settlers over time. Aromatic spices and hearty dishes such as tagine make this a dream destination for food lovers, whilst mint and green tea are part of traditional, everyday culture.
A spectacular country to explore, with majestic skylines made even more beautiful by the contrasting climate, you’re sure to be left wanting more.
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Local Information
- Capital Rabat
- Language Arabic
- Currency Moroccan Dirham
- Tip 7-10%
- Time Zone GMT+1
- Electricity Two pin plugs. 220V.
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Morocco by rail
Morocco boasts one of the most diverse climates in the world: ranging from the intense heat of the Moroccan Sahara to the Middle Atlas, where temperatures can drop to as low as -24C. Furthermore, its geography ranges from snowy mountains, to lush, green forests, to stone villages built upon sand. Morocco is a remarkable country and travelling across it by rail is the most immersive way to experience it.
Fantastic cities
Morocco’s largest city, Casablanca, was of course this inspiration for the 1942 film of the same name. Moroccan cities are lauded for their very western appearance in an otherwise African setting, a rather strange but brilliant spectacle. The majestic skylines are made even more beautiful by the contrasting climate that can be seen in the city’s background.
Food and drink
Moroccan cuisine is unique, due to its influence from both Mediterranean and African settlers over time. The incorporation of spices into meat-based dishes shows Morocco’s African roots, while the prominence of couscous hints of a Spanish influence. A famous Moroccan dish is tagine, which is the name of the hearty stew as well as the interesting clay pot that it is traditionally cooked in.
Rich cultural history
With its snake charming, stone castles and open markets, the enchanted city of Marrakech resembles something out of an Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves tale. Despite the city resting upon sandy terrain, its backdrop is that of snowy mountains, making Marrakech both a cultural and visual treat.
