| This northwestern African kingdom is known | | | | camel and explore the vast expanse of the |
| for its culture, language, cuisine, and | | | | Sahara Desert at the same time, surely a |
| storied attractions. A former French | | | | wonderful opportunity. 6.) Jebel Toubkal |
| protectorate, Morroco is the fifth most | | | | Ascents of this 4,000-meter-tall peak, the |
| economically active country in Africa. There | | | | tallest in northern Africa, are popular with |
| is much to see, hear, taste, and do in | | | | tourists. Trips usually start from the |
| Morocco, and none of it is confined to the | | | | village of Imlil at the base of the mountain. |
| kasbahs. 1.) Ait Benhaddou This kasbah, or | | | | Guides are essential if you want to go on |
| desert fortress, is located in the Draa | | | | this trip, and there are resting places |
| Valley. Kasbahs were originally built to | | | | available along the way for some needed |
| protect the people from the marauders and the | | | | breaks. 7.) Skiing Even though it has the |
| invaders that wanted to take the area. If Ait | | | | Sahara within its borders, Morocco also |
| Benhaddou should seem familiar to you, that | | | | offers skiing activities in the Atlas |
| is probably because it has been featured as | | | | Mountains. Skiing is available at Ouikaiden, |
| the backdrop to several Hollywood movies. 2.) | | | | Mischliffen, Mount Tidiquin, and at Ifrane. |
| Hiking Morocco's varied terrain offers plenty | | | | Ski in the morning and sleep in the desert at |
| of opportunities to trekkers who wish to see | | | | night, now, isn't it a grand vacation? 8.) |
| the country's natural wonders on foot. | | | | 4x4 tours Visitors can also opt to explore |
| Different types of tours are available, from | | | | the countryside with tours conducted on |
| go-it-alone hikes to trips arranged with the | | | | all-terrain vehicles. These usually |
| Moroccan National Tourist Office, to | | | | incorporate Moroccan events such as feasts |
| horseback rides through the Atlas Mountains. | | | | and have as destinations landmarks like |
| Overnight camping treks are also to be had, | | | | gorges and dunes. You also get to pretend you |
| complete with guide and mules, so prepare for | | | | are participating in the Paris-Dakar rally |
| your camping gears if this is in your | | | | that passes yearly through the country, and |
| itinerary. 3.) Swimming Swimming, diving, and | | | | this is surely something that any visitor |
| bathing activities are available at several | | | | would want to do. 9.) Shopping No trip to |
| towns. These include El Jadida, Agadir, Safi, | | | | Morocco is complete without at least one |
| and Essaouira. To the north, the | | | | visit to a souk or marketplace. Souks abound |
| Mediterranean coast offers resorts like the | | | | in the cities, and the largest is located in |
| one at Cabonegro where swimming and diving | | | | Marrakech. You can purchase everything from |
| facilities are being developed extensively | | | | basketry to musical instruments in one, but |
| there, cashing in on the yearly influx of | | | | do not expect a quick transaction as every |
| tourists and visitors. 4.) Atlas Mountains | | | | purchase is a slow, sociable affair. 10.) |
| Morocco's mountain ranges are extensive and | | | | Djemaa el Fna This piece of real estate in |
| present opportunities to engage in several | | | | Marrakech is always alive. There's always |
| kinds of recreational activities. These | | | | something of interest happening here, whether |
| activities include biking, nature tripping | | | | it's acrobats performing, food sellers |
| and bird-watching. White-water rafters are | | | | hawking their wares, or musicians playing. |
| also served by the mountain rivers and is a | | | | It's a sight not to be missed and a chance |
| fun way to spend a day with your loved one. | | | | that should be experienced. |
| 5.) Sahara A large part of Morocco is in the | | | | |
| Sahara, the world largest sandy desert. As | | | | Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for |
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