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Morocco
Overview
At Africa's north-western edge lies Morocco, a land of varying terrain including mountain ranges, river valleys, sandy beaches as well as desert. The Atlas Mountains are what Morocco is most famous for geologically with Morocco's highest peak - Jebel Toukbal - rising to nearly 4,000 metres.
Morocco's coastline offers up excellent beaches on both its Atlantic and Mediterranean shores.
Climactically, culturally and historically, Morocco has more in common with countries of the Mediterranean than with Africa. Morocco is rightly famous for its national dish of tagine - couscous served with either lamb or vegetables - and washed down with sweet mint tea.
Weather
Morocco has a climate that varies according to what the season is, and where you are. On the coast, Morocco experiences a Mediterranean climate as it is cooled by the Trade Winds coming off the sea. In Morocco's interior, winters are cold yet the summers are hot. Morocco's Atlas Mountains are snow-capped year-round.
In the north of Morocco, the climate is wet and rainy during the Moroccan winter whilst by the Sahara desert area in the south, it is cold and dry.
In Marrakech the temperature ranges from 21°C in the winter to over 38°C during Morocco's summer. Temperatures in Casablanca range from a winter low of 8°C to 25°C in the summer. Temperatures in Morocco's capital, Rabat, range from 7°C to 27°C.
Main resorts & attraction
Marrakech - in existence for over one thousand years and known as the Red City because of the clay used in its construction. Visit Marrakech's meandering alleyways in the medina and pick up your holiday souvenirs in Morocco's biggest souk or explore the Koutoubia Mosque with its 203ft minaret. Marrakech's central square is the Dkemaa el Fna, a point where snake charmers, musicians and entertainers of all kinds congregate to entrance Morocco's visitors. Alternatively, visit some of Marrakech's museums - the Dar Si Said, the Marrakech Museaum or the Islamic Art Museum.
In Morocco's south-west region, Agadir boasts a great sandy beach with world-class water sporting facilities. Whilst in this part of Morocco, why not strike out into Morocco's Berber country, into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Not far away is Taghazout, a beach resort well known for its wind surfing and kite surfing. At the end of the day, sit back and enjoy some of Agadir's fabulous seafood.
Lying on Morocco's Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a picture-postcard of white- and blue-painted traditional Moroccan houses scattered within labyrinthine streets punctuated by carved wooden archways. Essaouira's old Medina is one of Morocco's UNESCO World Heritage listed cities. Outside Essaouira lies the beach, famous for its excellent windsurfing.
Tangier - ancient and exotic, visited by famous writers and artists the world over. Visit Tangiers beach, or stay in the city and take your time to explore the medina, home of Tangiers many palaces.
Quarzazate is located in Morocco's south, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, and its location means that many visitors to Morocco use Quarzazate as a gateway to visit Morocco's most famous mountain range. But don't leave without paying a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah, the Palace of Glaoui or its carpet shops selling traditionally-made Moroccan rugs.
Fez - this ancient Moroccan city is without doubt Morocco's cultural and spiritual centre and its attractions are numerous: mosques, fondouks, tombs, gardens, markets and medersas.
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