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Morocco

Erg Chebbi Desert, Morocco Photo Credit: Photoshot

Morocco is an increasingly popular holiday destination. A former pilgrimage stop for kaftan-wearing hippies, it has become a magnet for fashionable holiday-makers, flocking to sophisticated riads and top quality hotels. The package holiday market is well established here, making a taste of Morocco accessible to all.

The country offers a real assault on the senses - from the vibrant sights, sounds, smells and tastes you'll experience in cities like Marrakech and Fez; to the peace, quiet andspell-binding scenery in the Atlas Mountains, and of course gorgeous warm beaches on the Atlantic Coast.

The culture is predominately Muslim and Arabic-speaking. French is widely spoken, and English is rapidly being learnt in tourist areas.

Located in North Africa, flights from the UK take approximately 3 to 4 hours. There's no time difference between the UK and Morocco, which makes it ideal for British holiday makers.

About Morocco

Average temp °C (12 months) for Rabat
J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
12	13	16	18	20	23	28	28	26	21	16	13

Snapshot

Capital:	Rabat
Language:	Arabic, French
Currency:	Moroccan dirham
Time:	GMT

Reasons to go:

Moroccan style cuisine has aromatic sweet and sour combinations that excite the senses.
A surfers' paradise Morocco has some of the best breaks to be found in the Mediterranean.
Shopping in traditional souks will have you clearing valuable space in your luggage for souvenirs.
Since the start of the human race people in Morocco have been adding to a fascinating archaeological and cultural legacy.

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