Morocco

About Morocco

For a travel destination that truly lives up to the fantasy, few places in the world can rival the charm and vibrancy of Morocco. The country’s location on the northwestern tip of Africa makes it easily accessible from major cities in Europe, yet a vacation in Morocco still feels like a trip back in time. Whether you’re wandering through ancient medinas, sampling cuisine at a local market or relaxing in the sun in a whitewashed coastal town, the past is ever-present in this diverse and colorful country. Shaped by centuries of interaction with Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Morocco has nonetheless developed its own unique cultural heritage, one that the politically stable country is dedicated to preserving.

Morocco is a land of diverse landscapes as well. With the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Morocco boasts a long coastline dotted with seaside resorts and sleepy fishing villages. The Sahara Desert stretches across its southern border while the Atlas Mountains mark the country’s border with Algeria to the east.

Whether you’re listening to traditional songs played on goatskin-covered drums in the country’s capital Rabat, sipping mint tea in a Marrakech café, getting lost in the medina of Fez or relaxing in a steam bath at a hammam, a visit to Morocco engages all the senses. Adventurous travelers can enjoy camel treks across rolling sand dunes, hiking in the forested Rif Mountains and surfing in beach towns like Essaouira.