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Overview
Thanks to a prime location linking Europe and North Africa, as well as a vibrant culture and stable government, Morocco has seen a huge influx of tourists in recent years. Sophisticated new hotels and resorts are popping up everywhere, including in booming cities such as Marrakesh, Fez, and Tangier. From its southern deserts to the Atlas Mountains to the wave-swept Atlantic coast, Morocco continues to draw travelers eager to experience this gorgeous and diverse country.
Fodor’s Essential Morocco includes:
- •UPDATED COVERAGE: Fodor's writers have scoured the country to find the best new hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops, and sights.
- •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A visually stunning color photo guide covers the essential sights and unmissable attractions throughout Morocco.
- •GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND SPECIAL ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Colorful, magazine-like features on such topics as Moroccan history and traditional artisan crafts illuminate some of the most distinctive aspects of the country.
- •HELPFUL ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Multiple sample itineraries to help you plan and make the most of your time. Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports and the outdoors. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category.
- •INDISPENSIBLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: An in-depth "Experience Morocco" chapter covers topics from Morocco food to finding the perfect tour guide. Each chapter opens with an orientation spread and planner that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, "Top Reasons to Go," and information on getting here and around.
- •COVERS: Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, the High Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen, Meknès, Agadir, Essaouira, and much more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781640977815 |
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Publisher: | Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. |
Publication date: | 05/20/2025 |
Series: | Full-Color Travel Guide |
Pages: | 416 |
Product dimensions: | 5.19(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.00(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
1 Experience Morocco 6
18 Ultimate Experiences 8
What's Where 16
Morocco Today 18
What to Eat and Drink in Morocco 20
Morocco's Top Outdoor Adventures 22
Morocco's Best Historic Sites 24
Recommended Tour Operators 26
What to Watch and Read 28
Renting a Riad 29
Kids and Families 38
2 Travel Smart 39
Getting Here and Around 40
Essentials 44
Contacts 51
Great Itineraries 52
On the Calendar 59
3 Marrakesh 61
Welcome to Marrakesh 62
Planning 64
Medina 71
Guéliz 103
The Palmery 114
4 Rabat and Casablanca 119
Welcome to Rabat and Casablanca 120
Planning 123
Rabat 125
Salé 141
Plage des Nations 143
Moulay Bousselham 144
Temara 145
Skhirat Beach 146
Oued Cherrat 147
Bouznika 147
Mohammedia 147
Casablanca 149
Azemmour 165
El Jadida 167
Oualidia 171
5 Tangier and the Mediterranean 173
Welcome to Tangier and the Mediterranean 174
Planning 177
Tangier 179
Cap Spartel 196
Asilah 197
Larache 199
Ceuta 200
Tamuda Bay 202
Tetouan 202
Chefchaouen 207
6 Fez and the Middle Atlas 211
Welcome to Fez and the Middle Atlas 212
Planning 215
Fez 218
Meknès 248
Moulay Idriss 255
Volubilis 257
Sefrou 261
Ifrane 262
Azrou 263
7 The High Atlas 265
Welcome to The High Atlas 266
Trekking in the Atlas 268
Planning 271
Cascades d'Ouzoud 274
The Aït Bougmez Valley 275
Imlil 280
Setti Fatma 284
Oukaïmeden 285
Lalla Takerkoust Lake 286
Ouirgane 287
Tizi-n-Test Pass 289
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass 291
Telouet 293
8 The Great Oasis Valleys 295
Welcome to The Great Oasis Valleys 296
Planning 299
Ouarzazate 301
Aït Ben Haddou 307
Skoura 308
The Dadès Gorge 310
The Todra Gorge 316
Erfoud 318
Merzouga 319
Djebel Sarhro and Nekob 324
Agdz 326
Tinzouline 328
Zagora 328
M'hamid 330
9 Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast 333
Welcome to Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast 334
Planning 337
Agadir 339
Essaouira 354
Taroudant 376
Tafraoute 382
Tiznit 386
Index 389
About Our Writers 400
The Dynasties of Morocco 30
Traditional Moroccan Crafts 240
Maps
Medina 72-73
Guéliz 104
The Palmery 116
Rabat 128-129
Around Rabat 140
Casablanca 150-151
Tangier 180-181
Chefchaouen and the Rif 205
Chefchaouen 206
Fez 220 221
Meknès 250
Volubilis 258
Ouarzazate 304
Agadir 340-341
Essaouira 356-357
Taroudant 378