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Treat yourself
to the Morocco Grand Tour! Spend two weeks traveling in Morocco
and discovering
the essence of the kingdom. North or south: choose your starting
point and give
yourself the time to take a closer look at all the country's
treasures.
Morocco is a land of contrasts, between nature and culture
and between the varied terrain of the sea, the
desert and the mountains. Go to Marrakesh
and revel in the "Red City", the Koutoubia
gardens and the renowned, festive Jemaa El Fna Square. From there,
set your sights on Fez or
Meknes, but don’t overlook the great sites along the way: Azilal,
Beni Mellal, the Ouzoud waterfalls, Lake Bin El Ouidane and Ifrane,
known as "Little Switzerland" because of its architecture and cedar
forest. Enjoy the imperial cities by walking through the Fez medina
and passing through Bab Mansour Gate in Meknes. Then tour the famous
ruins at Volubilis just a few miles away.
Now drive towards the Mediterranean to sample
Tangier, the "White City"; Tetouan,
a dove on the
seaside; and the colorful, picturesque town of Chefchaouen nestled
between two mountains. You will gradually start working your way
south. Rabat and its gardens make for a beautiful stop: tour the
Kasbah of the Udayas and the centuries-old Hassan Tower. The dynamic
energy of Casablanca still lies ahead, as do the scenic towns of El
Jadida and Essaouira. As you near the southernmost point on your
trip, you are rewarded with Agadir and its bay, as well as some of
the most gorgeous backcountry in the kingdom. From here, turn east
to Ouarzazate and its famous kasbahs and to Merzouga,
a gateway to
the immensity of the desert.
Each day brings its share of surprises, from gourmet meals to
local festivals and Moroccan crafts. You will come to know all the
customs and traditions of a country that never ceases to amaze.
The Morocco Grand Tour is a cultural immersion that will help
you understand the country by exploring all geographic, historic and
demographic facets. |
