1 of the Great Moroccan Holidays - Casablanca to Marrakech in Style
Casablanca is a magical city to visit and to begin your Moroccan holidays. Casablanca is an eclectic mix of old and new, of antiquity and modernity. Explore both the Old Medina and the new, the Quartier Habous to feel the contrast.
Casablanca is a place for people watching as you wander the city's alleyways and streets filled with vendors of all types of merchandise. Strolling along the Atlantic promenade in the evening is probably the most romantic place after dining.
Dining in Casablanca is a rare treat. The restaurants are broadly divided between traditional Moroccan fare and French cuisine from the imported colonial days. Meals are not rushed so take your time and if you find out where the locals eat, normally well out of sight from casual tourists, you are in for a treat.
Depending on how you intend to travel will dictate how much absorb of this mysterious and enigmatic country. Going overland you can stay in style at restored kasbahs and riads, some of which were once owned by the Moroccan nobility. as well as discover some of the 'little gems' that are often overlooked by visitors.
Marrakechhas a truly unique atmosphere. It is the cultural centre of the country and your Moroccan holidays would be incomplete without a visit to this charming, chaotic and charismatic city.
Djemaa el Fna, the central square, has been a meeting point for centuries. Packed full of traders, Berber musicians, acrobats, snake charmers, witch doctors, wise men, acrobats and tooth pullers, the square's hypnotic charm will soon rub off on you. With lights flickering and smoke rising, sample the local specialties on offer at the night-time food stalls while soaking in the mystical atmosphere.
Marrakech has so much to offer. There are countless museums, palaces, gardens and cultural sites not least of which is the immense Koutoubia Mosque. After a hectic day, the haven of the Marjorelle Gardens, full of cacti and vivid blue buildings, or a sunset drink in the gardens of La Mamounia Hotel, is the perfect way to unwind.
Happily, you can take the experiences of your Moroccan holidays home with you. Remember to barter for that special hand-crafted item in the souqs, in the Kasbahs or indeed anywhere on the road from Casablanca to Marrakech...always barter!
Casablanca is a place for people watching as you wander the city's alleyways and streets filled with vendors of all types of merchandise. Strolling along the Atlantic promenade in the evening is probably the most romantic place after dining.
Dining in Casablanca is a rare treat. The restaurants are broadly divided between traditional Moroccan fare and French cuisine from the imported colonial days. Meals are not rushed so take your time and if you find out where the locals eat, normally well out of sight from casual tourists, you are in for a treat.
Depending on how you intend to travel will dictate how much absorb of this mysterious and enigmatic country. Going overland you can stay in style at restored kasbahs and riads, some of which were once owned by the Moroccan nobility. as well as discover some of the 'little gems' that are often overlooked by visitors.
Marrakechhas a truly unique atmosphere. It is the cultural centre of the country and your Moroccan holidays would be incomplete without a visit to this charming, chaotic and charismatic city.
Djemaa el Fna, the central square, has been a meeting point for centuries. Packed full of traders, Berber musicians, acrobats, snake charmers, witch doctors, wise men, acrobats and tooth pullers, the square's hypnotic charm will soon rub off on you. With lights flickering and smoke rising, sample the local specialties on offer at the night-time food stalls while soaking in the mystical atmosphere.
Marrakech has so much to offer. There are countless museums, palaces, gardens and cultural sites not least of which is the immense Koutoubia Mosque. After a hectic day, the haven of the Marjorelle Gardens, full of cacti and vivid blue buildings, or a sunset drink in the gardens of La Mamounia Hotel, is the perfect way to unwind.
Happily, you can take the experiences of your Moroccan holidays home with you. Remember to barter for that special hand-crafted item in the souqs, in the Kasbahs or indeed anywhere on the road from Casablanca to Marrakech...always barter!
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