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Cheap Holidays to Morocco 2010

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:10:55 +0000

Morocco is barely a small journey away from Europe, across the narrow straits of Gibraltar, but they are completely different in both its culture and experience. Mainly because of its geographical setting, Morocco is placed at the decisive point where the East meets the West, Africa meets with Europe, and the Mediterranean becomes one with the Atlantic. If you are looking to Visit a place full of beauty and mystery, you will find that Morocco will fit the bill perfectly. Plan your cheap holiday to Morocco now to avoid now if you wish to take advantage of early booking discounts.

Sited at the top northwest corner of Africa and sharing two oceans, the country’s focal fascination for visitors has nearly always been the hot temperatures; but also the excellence of its crafts and its exotic and contrasting nature, also draws in tourists. In addition, in more recent years, visitors are coming across other unknown activities, predominately in the central and also northern parts of Morocco for example in the Rif and High Atlas Mountains. Here it is becoming increasingly popular to experience a skiing holiday! Contrastingly down south, we still find many sightseers are drawn to experience the golden sands of the desert, on camelback, horseback or 4X4.

Whether you travel to Morocco for the lovely sunshine, trek through the mountains or the blistering desert sands, you will find that you are inspired by the unchanging Medieval medinas of the colourful cities, this is particularly Fez and Marrakech, where the souks draw travellers into a colourful distant land. The overall recollection will be one of delicious mint tea, brightly coloured material, and the smell of the tanners’ yards pervading the air.

Although most of its suburban enclaves are ultra-modern, Morocco has more than its share of historical sites and superb historical buildings, echoing a difficult history form by its strategically placed location. Morocco with her rich past, together with a flourishing present, makes Morocco a mystery of surprises and enchantment for thousands of western travellers every year. Travelling to an exotic destination does not necessarily need to cost the earth, there are plenty of cheap all inclusive packages to Morocco available on the internet to choose from. If you find a great offer that seems too good to be true, the chances are that many others have spotted it to. Make sure to book earlier rather than later to avoid disappointment.

Morocco Map

admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:30:05 +0000

Morocco, as you can see on the map, lies across the Strait of Gibraltar on the Mediterranean Sea. It also has a coast on the Atlantic, off the northwest side of Africa.
Mauritania border it on the south, and Algeria lies east. There is a fertile plain along the Atlantic coast, but the Mediterranean side is mountainous.

This country is about one-tenth larger than California. Rabat is the capital of Morocco. Its largest cities are Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech. Arabic is the official language, though Berber dialects are also spoken. French is frequently used for government business.
The top ten cities on map of Morocco are:

Agadir - Romantic, great windsurfing, an active nightlife, see Imouzzer, Souss Massa, Tiznit.
Casablanca – Romantic with great sight seeing; Boulaouane, Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane.
Marrakech - Great for family adventure; Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, Bert Flint Museum.
Essaouira - 18th century and medieval; visit the Sidi Mohamed ben Abdallah Museum.
Rabat – French speaking, elegant and spacious. The Costume Museum or the Royal Palace
Fez – Sightseeing, architecture, beautiful in spring; Andalousian Mosque, Bou Jeloud Gardens, Souk al Henna.
Tangier - adventure, nice summers, the Gran Teatro de Cervantes or the Grottoes of Hercules.
Oujda – French speaking, fun to explore
Meknes – Museums, sightseeing, outdoor activities. Don’t miss the Museum of Moroccan Arts or the Dar Jamai Museum.
Ourzazate -French speaking, a good family trip. Visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

Morocco is an unbelievably diverse and fascinating country. Use the map of Morocco to plan your holiday.

Cheap Morocco Breaks

admin — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:57:13 +0000

How to travel to Morocco is something that requires some consideration. If you are a British citizen, you need a passport, but not a visa, when staying for less than three months. The passport must be endorsed British Citizen. So decide whether you want to see beaches and coastlines, small, medieval cities, large modern ones, open markets or ancient mosques, and start planning your cheap holiday to Morocco!The spectrum spreads from luxury holiday cruises to cheap flights, package holiday deals that include 5- star hotels or renting a villa, to all inclusive resorts for the family. Shopping at the last minute can net you holiday deals and packages that you never dreamed possible. There are so many things to see and do that you may have trouble fitting it in the time limits of your cheap holiday to Morocco.

Holiday packages to Morocco are very popular. This is a great destination whatever time of year you travel. Ski in the mountains, sunbathe on the beaches, or venture into the Sahara desert. Learn about the vastly different cultures found from one city to the next as you travel on your affordable, cheap holiday. Water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing can be included in your cheap holiday deal.

The food is different…a mixed blend of West African, Mediterranean and Arabic, that you will enjoy e, as well as international cuisine. So get started, and build yourself a cheap holiday to Morocco that you will remember for the rest of your life.

If you’re planning on staying for more than a few days then it may be worth considering car rental in Morocco as this could save you time and money in taxi fares. It will also allow you to travel whenever you want. Just don’t forget to buy a map of Morocco.