Morocco

Types of trips: Adventure, Tourism and Sight-seeing, Active and Outdoor, Relaxation and Beach Holiday, Expedition and Hiking, City tours

Best known for: Souks and Markets, Food, Beautiful Scenery, The Berber People, Desert, Hot Weather, Riads, Steam Baths, The Fez

Why Go?: Escape Europe and take your group somewhere different, Morocco is a beautiful country with a wealth of opportunities waiting for you. Visit a culture quite different from our own in a setting unlike anything you'll find in Europe. Situated at the top of the African continent it's not too far to go for an adventure!

Fact File

Population: 33,300,000

Capital: Rabat

Language(s): Arabic, Berber

Ties to the UK?: England has had relations with Morocco ever since the time of King John when in the early 13th Century he tried to persuade Morocco to side with him against France. This relationship developed through the Barbary Company's trading links, which led Elizabeth I to place a permanent Minister in Residence in Morocco in the late 16th Century, with an equivalent residing in London on behalf of monarch Ahmad al-Mansur. This led to the 1728 treaty ensuring safe conduct for English nationals and the countries have remained close ever since.

Landscape: Desert, Mountains, Beaches, Forests, 

Climate/Seasons: Climates range from warm and humid which keep the forests lush to very hot and very dry in the Moroccan Sahara. The lowest temperature in Africa and the Arab world was recorded in Ifrane at −24 °C in 1935 

When to Go: Morocco is a country with a lot to offer, a city trip is probably going to be most enjoyable and hot during the summer although if you want to go hiking you may find the our winter period to be preferable with crisp sunny days and cold nights, it may be a little less overwhelming with a large group

Reasons to Visit: A rich a vibrant country with oppurtunies unlike those in Europe without having to travel too far

How to Get There: Many of the big airlines have regular flights to Morocco, there's a big airport in Marrakech but also many more throughout the country

Places to Go: Marrakech, Fez, Rabat, Tangier, Tinghir

Famous People: Mohammed Hajoui, Mahammed Khair Eddine, Leila Abouzeid

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Ouzoud Falls, Todra Gorge, Toubkal Park, High Atlas Valleys, Macaque, Hayenas, Barbary ape, Jackals, Gazelles

History: Berbers, King Hassan II, King Mohammed VI

Architecture: Deep and contrasting colours, large archways, domes, Royal Palace, Mohammed V Mausoleum

Culture: The Berber People, Islamic Culture

Sport: Handball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Basketball

Events: International Film Festival Marrakech, TANJazz 2015, Rose Festival

Watch Out For: Morocco has an extremely poor safety record on its roads. Be extra vigilant on both planning and during your trip. It is considered rude to show someone the bottom of your shoe, dress suitably if visiting Mosques, only drink bottled water (be careful of ice).

Medical Issues: No vaccinations required, but check with your doctor to see if you need a booster - more information here

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