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Hotels

Morocco has about 100,000 hotel beds to provide for its thriving tourist market. There is quite a wide choice of accommodation in all sizeable centers. The upper end of the market is represented by internationally known hotels in most main towns, notably Agadir, Marrakech, Tangier and Casablanca.
Self-catering Apartments and Guesthouses

Self-catering apartments are available in Agadir, Marrakech and Tangier. They are a little cheaper than most hotels and are very comfortable. A self-catering apartment or a guesthouse might be a better choice if you want to save money or if the whole family is with you on vacation.
Camping and Caravanning

There are established campsites with good facilities in many parts of Morocco. Camping or caravanning will be a good social experience. Because of Morocco's thriving tourist market, the campsites are always well visited and very vibrant.
Youth Hostels

There are hostels in Asni, Azrou, Casablanca, Fez, Ifrane, Meknes and Rabat. They are very comfortable and are notably cheaper than the most hotels and self-catering apartments.
Riads or Mansion d'hote

A Riad is a house built around a patio garden - in fact, the word 'riad' correctly refers to the garden rather than to the house. 'Mansion d'hote', on the other hand, is French for 'guest house'. Usually Riads are rented by the room or often the whole house. Most of them have roof terraces and some have a plunge pool or Jacuzzis. Almost all offer en-suite rooms and breakfast is usually included in the room price.

A guide to staying in a hotel in Morocco
Hotels

There is a hotel for every budget in Morocco - from the cheaper hotels in the city centre to the more expensive four and five star hotels. It is highly recommended that you confirm all bookings and prices before your visit.

Tipping hotel staff and clerks is recommended. For example, cloakroom attendants should be given around DH5. Luggage porters usually get between DH5 to DH10.

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Restaurants
Cuisine
One of the world's great cuisines dwells in the smoky bazaars and rugged mountains of Morocco. This amalgamation of Berber, Arab, Spanish, and French flavors seems frozen in the Middle Ages—a refreshingly new experience for those bored with French-Thai fusion and nouveau deconstruction. Morocco is one of the few locales where it's still common to mix sweet flavors (fruit, honey and sugar) with meat, encased in a pastry or in a traditional tagine. Couscous, tiny balls of pasta, is the widely recognized dish from Morocco, but without the accompanying complex ancient flavors—and belly dancingl.
Shopping
Good Buys
Head directly for the souks to find a scene straight out of Aladdin. Snake charmers, magic potions, and rugs beyond counting fill the labyrinthine bazaars. Leatherwork, brass, and myriad exotic spices are the best buys, but you'll have to bargain hard to avoid getting ripped off. Start at one-third the offered price and try to walk away when you hit your limit. One exception is the beautiful hand-woven rugs. Even mediocre ones are not cheap. But just looking at them can be thrilling. Don't pass up a chance to browse, just don't get too sucked in unless you have the money to pay for one…and get it shipped back home.
Events / Festivals

Marrakech International Film Festival
Marrakech, Morocco
Screening a wide range of films from all over the Arab world, this is one of the biggest events of its kind in the country that attracts audiences from...

Themes: Entertainment , Theatre & Film

12/20/2007 - 12/20/2007 Eid al-Adha
Nationwide, Morocco
Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the "Feast of Sacrifice" is one of the most important feasts in the Islamic calendar....

Themes: Food & Drink , Religion

12/20/2007 - 12/20/2007 Hajj Day
Nationwide, Morocco
The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and is one of the five pillars of Islam that all Muslims should try to make at least once in their lifetime....

Themes: Religion , History , Food & Drink

1/01/2008 - 1/31/2008 Marrakech International Marathon and Half Marathon
Marrakech, Morocco
Each year approximately 5,000 runners compete in the annual Marrakech International Marathon and Half Marathon. The bustling city of Marrakech provides...

Themes: Sport , Entertainment , Spectacle

1/10/2008 - 1/19/2008 Fatih Muharram
Various, Morocco
Celebrated by Shia Muslims in various regions throughout Morocco, Fatih Muharram is a 10-day religious festival which commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat...

Themes: History , Culture , Religion

3/20/2008 - 3/20/2008 Eid al Mawlid
Nationwide, Morocco
Eid al Mawlid or "Milad-ul Nabi" celebrates the Prophet Muhammad's birthday and is a popular Muslim festival in Morocco. Many Muslims attend religious...

Themes: Food & Drink , Culture , Religion

5/01/2008 - 5/01/2008 Labour Day
Nationwide, Morocco
Most countries in the world celebrate Labour Day and Morocco is no different. It is a public holiday and a chance to meet friends, have a meal or go on...

Themes: Food & Drink , History

6/01/2008 - 6/30/2008 Gnaoua and World Music Festival
Essaouira, Morocco
Featuring a great line-up of musicians and artists from all over the world, this popular festival is great mix of traditional Moroccan music and sounds...

Themes: Dance , Music , Entertainment , Culture

6/01/2008 - 7/31/2008 National Festival of Popular Arts
Marrakech, Morocco
The annual National Festival of Popular Arts is one of the oldest festivals of its kind in the country and each year showcases traditional Moroccan arts...

Themes: Culture , Dance , Music , Entertainment , Spectacle

7/30/2008 - 7/30/2008 Feast of the Throne
Nationwide, Morocco
Commemorating the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Feast of the Throne is a day when the Royal Palace hosts receptions and when all Morocco's...

Themes: Entertainment , History , Food & Drink , Spectacle , Exhibitions

8/01/2008 - 9/30/2008 Imilchil Festival
Morocco
The annual Imilchil Festival takes place in the town of Imilchil in a picturesque spot in Morocco's beautiful Middle Atlas Mountains. Held at the end...

Themes: Food & Drink , Culture , Spectacle , Music , Dance

8/01/2008 - 8/31/2008 Setti Fatma Moussem
Marrakech, Morocco
Each region in Morocco has its own "moussem"- a festival which can take any shape. There is usually a souk or market, an agricultural fair, feasting,...

Themes: Food & Drink , Culture , Religion , Entertainment , Nature & Wildlife

8/14/2008 - 8/14/2008 Allegiance of Oued Eddahab
Nationwide, Morocco
Celebrating the return to Morocco of the Oued Eddahab region in the far south which was formerly held by Mauritania, this is a day of a national pride....

Themes: Culture , History

9/01/2008 - 9/30/2008 Moulay Idriss Moussem
Moulay Idriss, Morocco
The town of Moulay Idriss close to Fes in the north of the country is the holiest site in the whole of Morocco. Each September it hosts the Moulay Idriss...

Themes: Food & Drink , Religion , Culture , History , Entertainment , Spectacle

9/01/2008 - 9/29/2008 Ramadan
Nationwide, Morocco
Ramadan is the Muslim festival of fasting and is the most important event in the Islamic Calendar which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The...

Themes: Religion , History , Culture

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Morocco’s varied landscapes, which range from a 3500km- (2170 mile-) coastline to the forests, rivers and mountains of the Middle and High Atlas and the Sahara Desert, offer a wide choice of sports and leisure activities.

Golf
This is very popular in Morocco, partly because King Hassan II was an internationally ranked practitioner of the game. Some of the best-known of the country’s 16 golf courses are located at the Royal Dar es Salaam Golf Club in Rabat, which has three courses and annually hosts the internationally renowned Hassan II Trophy. Agadir has three courses: the Agadir Royal Golf Club is a par 36 while the beautiful Dunes Golf Club has three 9-hole par 36 courses (designed by a disciple of Robert Trent Jones). The third course, set around lakes, palm trees and eucalyptus, is the 5-star Golf du Soleil, which is a 27-hole par 72. The Marrakech Royal Golf Club is an 18-hole par 72 course located at the foot of the Atlas mountains. Marrakech has two other 18-hole courses: the Palmeraie Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones in a setting with views of the Atlas mountains as well as easy access to the Atlantic beaches nearby; and the Amelkis Golf Club. Other 18-hole courses include Ben Slimane and El Jadida (both near the Atlantic coast), Mohammedia Royal Golf Club (near Casablanca) and the Tangier Royal Golf. Apart from the Hassan II Trophy (see above), the Moroccan Open and Hassan II Challenge are noteworthy tournaments. The Mohammed VI Golf Trophy is held at Dar es-Salaam Royal Golf Course in Rabat at the end of March.
Altogether, there are approximately 30 golf courses in the country, including several new ones. A useful golf brochure and information on golfing holidays can be obtained from the Moroccan National Tourist Board (see General Info section).

Hiking and trekking
With its four distinct mountain ranges – the Rif, the Middle Atlas, the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas – Morocco offers outstanding opportunities for hiking and trekking. Various trekking tours can be organized through the Moroccan National Tourist Office (see General Info section). Specialist tour operators offer a variety of treks including guided horse trekking in the mountains, and camping trips. One of the most popular treks in the High Atlas is the ascent of Jebel Toubkal (4167m/6668ft), North Africa’s highest peak. The Toubkal area is about a one hour drive from Marrakech and the usual starting point for this trek is the picturesque village of Imlil. Official mountain guides with mules are recommended for trips lasting longer than one day; guides are widely available in Imlil. Accommodation is provided in refuges, gîtes (resting places) and small hotels along popular trails. Trekking is possible all year round, but the best time is from April to October. The canyons and gorges are best tackled from June to October (in summer, storms can make the gorges impassable).

Watersports
Sandy beaches offer safe swimming, although the Atlantic can be cold even in summer. Mohammedia, Agadir, El Jadida, Oualidia, Safi and Essaouira are all good bathing resorts. The Mediterranean coast in the north, opposite Spain, is being developed, and resorts such as Cabonegro (14km/23 miles from Tetouan) offer superb swimming and diving. Other dive sites can be found at Agadir and Essaouira. The rivers in the High and Middle Atlas ranges, particularly the Oum-er-Rbia, offer whitewater rafting throughout the year (visitors are strongly advised to use experienced guides). Fishing permits are necessary for trout streams, lakes and pike lakes, and are issued by the Waters and Forests Department or local clubs. Several ports are equipped for deep-sea fishing, such as Dakhla in the Sahara and Mohammedia near Casablanca.

Skiing
This is possible for several months each year. Ifrane in the Middle Atlas and Oukaïden in the High Atlas (70km/44 miles from Marrakech) offer skiing facilities. Other ski resorts include Mischliffen in the Middle Atlas, on the doorstep of Fès and Meknes. Mount Tidiquin in the Ketama district and Djebel Bou Volane in the Middle Atlas are popular areas for expedition-type skiing and walking trips (with few amenities).

Riding
There are horse riding clubs in all major towns, notably Agadir, Casablanca, Fès, Marrakech and Rabat. Several clubs organize pony treks in the Middle Atlas. The combination of traveling by mule and skiing (known as mule-skiing) is characteristic to the High Atlas and can be carried out from February to April. A useful brochure, The Great Trek through the Moroccan Atlas, is available from the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism or the Moroccan National Tourist Office (see General Info section). Camel riding (méharrées) is also available, both in the Atlas mountains and around the Sahara Desert area in the southwest.

Other
Also available throughout Morocco are 4-wheel-drives, incorporating visits to natural and cultural sights such as the 300m- (984ft-) deep Gorge of Todra, the massive sand dunes of Merzouga and the Berber region of Ouarzazate. Most of these tours feature typical Moroccan feasts and barbecues. The famous Paris-Dakar motor rally passes through Morocco every year.

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Morocco is an initiation into the exotic magic of the Islamic, Arabic, African world, the world of medinas and minarets, desert and mountain; yet it almost touches western Europe and, for all the differences, retains a European patina, the legacy of the French Protectorate.

To feel the spirit of Morocco, wonder the streets of the great cities. Fès – the ancient capital – has a stunning array of medieval buildings, while Marrakech compels attention, its world-famous souk selling a bewildering array of goods; both hark back to the Arab dynasties that ruled the country from the Muslim conquest. Casablanca, a thriving commercial centre and Rabat, the capital, reflect their modern French origins; Tangier is mildly seedy, slightly melancholy. All Moroccan cities are crowded, the hustlers a fact of life; for a change of pace, visit Essaouira, a laid-back seaside town.

Morocco’s charm lies in its diversity. For sun-worshippers, there are miles of beaches, while inland lies Berber country where, among the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, the energetic can walk or trek. Beyond the Atlas are the fringes of the Sahara, where the caravans once stopped on their way south to trade in spice and ivory. Whether scaling distant ridges, idling by the sea, haggling for exotic artifacts, gazing at ancient wonders or marveling at the pink and indigo of a desert dawn, you’ll be mesmerised.

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