Experience a Holiday Full of Exotic Tastes, Sights, and Sounds in Morocco

Morocco has been enticing travellers for centuries for its exotic sights, tastes and sounds. Listen to the haunting call to prayers from a holiday rental in historic, yet modern Casablanca. Visit the second largest mosque in the world, the Hassan II Mosque, or wander amongst the Art Deco and Moorish architectural structures in the city. Haggle for carpets, jewellery and leather goods at a dynamic souk in the heart of Marrakesh, or sample the exotic spices of Moroccan food at one of the exceptional restaurants in Casablanca. For medieval splendour, rent a holiday apartment in Fez and tour the old city gates, and the labyrinth like, pedestrian only laneways. For first-rate beaches you can’t go wrong in Agadir with its laid-back atmosphere and warm Mediterranean climate. Or hike the breathtaking Todra Gorge in the High Atlas Mountains where lofty red rock walls jut up to 160 metres into the sky, leaving just enough of a gap to allow the warm desert sun to filter in. Exotic doesn’t even begin to describe the delight to the senses that is Morocco.

Morocco has been staunchly independent throughout its history yet remained open to ideas, creating a heady mix of cultures, religions and languages with ancient roots and a strikingly modern outlook. The influence of Romans, Arabs and Europeans is spotted in monuments throughout the country. Though you will hear French spoken in city boulevards - a vestige of the 50-year French Protectorate - a half-dozen Berber languages and Moroccan Arabic are still widely spoken. Morocco is a unique blend of the African Berber, Arab and Mediterranean.For centuries travellers have crossed shifting sands and braved mountain passes in search of mythic Morocco. They arrive dazzled by its royal palaces, extraordinary oases and spectacular feats of hospitality. Modern Morocco doesn't disappoint.

Whether you've come to relax in family-style riads (guest houses), shop for distinctive handicrafts, or stretch your imagination on treks to distant Berber villages, you'll meet Moroccans who go out of their way to exceed your expectations.

The people who have called Morocco home for millennia have proved themselves adaptable to Sahara Desert silences and bustling market-day medinas (old towns), mingling in Tuareg trading posts and ancient mellahs (Jewish quarters). The greeting that reaches your ears today echoes across the centuries: Ahlanwasahlan, you are welcome in Morocco.