5 Reasons Why You Will Fall In Love With Morocco

Morocco should be on the top of any traveller’s bucket list – not only does this African beauty boast awesome history and culture, it has some of the best and most diverse landscapes and scenery. Here are 5 reasons why you should dump your partner and fall in love with Morocco.

1. Bargaining in the colourful markets and medinas

If you’re in Marrakech just look for the blanket of smoke and you’re in the right place for shopping in the frantic Djemaa el-Fna Square. This circus comes alive at night with performers, street food vendors and merchants selling Argan Oil, ceramics and henna tattoos, to name a few. It’s also adjacent to a maze of markets where you’re welcome to barter – but let’s not forget the hustle of Fes and Rabat which are also bursting with medinas and the famous leather tanneries.

2. Surfing and sunshine on the coast

Water babies and sporty types will feel right at home in the coastal cities and towns of Casablanca, Essaouira and Agadir. Each has a different vibe but all are popular for water sports and fishing. While it may not be ideal to take a dip in the winter, overall temperatures are quite mild in Morocco’s south plus there’s always the local seafood to eat and cultural sites to visit too.

3. Stuffing yourself silly and sipping mint tea

What’s not to love about Moroccan food? It’s so full of flavour and texture – think nuts, spices, dried fruit, fluffy couscous and tender meat and vegies. As a predominately Muslim country; it’s not common to wash your meal down with a beer but you’re sure to fall in love with a good brew of mint tea.

4. Camel trekking in the Sahara

If it’s not for the serenity or the sunsets, riding a camel in the Sahara Desert is a must-do in Morocco – just a heads up that your bum may be a little sore after. It’s popular among travellers to explore the huge golden sand dunes before spending the night by a fire under the stars and camping in desert tents.

5. Satisfying your inner historical buff

If you have the chance to visit Volubilis, it’s one of the best preserved historical sites from Roman times. Likewise, Aït Benhaddou is an ancient fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage Site located between Marrakech and the Sahara Desert – you may even recognise it from Hollywood films and TV shows. The cities of Morocco are also brimming with historical ornate mosques, palaces and administrative buildings.

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