A Guide to Morocco
 

Morocco is situated in north west Africa separated from the rest of the continent by the towering Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Its climate, geography, and history are all more closely related to the Mediterranean than to the rest of Africa with the Spanish mainland only eight miles away.

Morocco is probably most famous for the film Casablanca and the colourful souks and bazaars of Marrakesh. The new luxury beach resorts, edged with miles of pristine sand edging the sparkling Mediterranean and a superb year-round climate are ideal for outdoor pursuits including sports, golf, water sports or just relaxing in the sunshine.

A lovely white Andalusian city set upon the Mediterranean Sea near Tangier and surrounded by orchards of oranges, almonds, pomegranates and cypress trees, Tetouan traces its origins back to 3rd century B.C and is a market centre for the surrounding area where grain, livestock, citrus fruit and handicrafts are traded. The Hassan II Square is where the old and new town meet and is the heart of the city and with its charming winding streets, wrought iron balconies, fountains and flower boxes.

The city is noted for its culture and has a number of monuments all providing an interesting look into the city's history. The Khalifa's old palace, a seventeenth century building, is also definitely worth a look as it is an great example of Hispano-Moresque architecture.

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Currency: Dirham (MAD)

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Getting There:  Budget airlines EeasyJet and Ryanair have recently begun flying to Morocco, making getting there cheaper and more accessible. Flying time is just over three hours. The Moroccan airports for each region are Marrakech for the city and Atlas mountains, Agadir for the resort and coast and Casablanca for the city and north