Travel Advice

Morocco holiday

Morocco is the must see destination for many world savvy travelers who want an experience that will remain with them for years to come. Morocco is not a small country, and occupies 446, 550 sq km – more if you choose to include the Western Sahara.

Imagine the scents and sounds of this captivating African country with over 33.2 million people where you will find medinas (shopping areas) and some of the most spectacular landscapes you will ever see. Historically Morocco has always been the “in between country”, a crossroads of sorts in the midst of Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

If you want magic, Morocco is the place to see and be. Visit the mysterious cities of Casablanca (move over Humphrey Bogart), Rabat and Essaouira. While some of the names may be hard to pronounce, the cities themselves are open and welcoming visitors from abroad. Time stands still in these locations and it is hard to tear yourself away from the intriguing sights and sounds. Alternatively, you may also love Marrakech Riads and Cape Town accommodation which both have a who host of culture themselves.

Travel the coastline and stop into small picturesque towns as you admire the mountains of the Rif. Ahhh the delights of puttering along in a dynamic country at your own unhurried pace. This will be a place you will never forget. Listen to the delightful blend of the languages spoken in Morocco – Arabic, French and Berber.

Morocco borders with Algeria and Mauritania. The Algeria border is closed, but Mauritania is open but with no public transport. You might want to private hire a vehicle to explore. Make sure you have your money changed into Dirhams (Dh), which is the local currency. For instance one US dollar equals Dh 8.5.

When you arrive you will receive a 90-day visa for most nationalities, but check with your travel agent prior to leaving in case you need something different. If you want to enjoy the hot weather then make plans to arrive in Morocco between June and August. If cooler weather suits you just fine, then head there for November to February.

Personally, I just love the different contrast you get from visiting a wonderful country such as Morocco. There is literally so much to see and do here that you can quite easily just lose yourself in the moment and just zone out into nature and see how the other side of the world live. Amazing stuff!

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