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MARRAKECH
Marrakech is one of the world’s great cities
with the High Atlas Mountains, normally snow capped
until late spring, forming a dramatic backdrop to
the magnificent ochre walls which surround the vibrant
and colourful souks of the Médina. This really
is a city of vivid contrasts, from the palm-lined
avenues of the modern city to the beautiful palaces
and gardens, not to mention the incredible Jemaâ
el Fna Square that comes to life at sunset with musicians,
dancers, storytellers, acrobats, snake charmers, healers
and a vast array of food-stalls.
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FÈS,
MEKNÈS & VOLUBILIS
Fès is a reminder of bygone medieval Morocco.
Along with nearby Meknès, they are two of the
‘Imperial Cities’ of Morocco and to this
day are the intellectual and spiritual centres of the
country. Situated amongst rolling hills the layered
houses of Fès have marked the landscape for over
a thousand years. The old city has a vast Médina
with many historic buildings and an intricate network
of narrow lanes and souks. The Festival of World Music
takes place in Fès during June and July each
year and features Moroccan spiritual music as well as
other music from around the world. Near to Meknès
is the wonderfully preserved Roman city of Volubilis.
This extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site has much to
interest the enthusiast and novice alike with buildings
clearly discernable from the ruins and detailed floor
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JOURNEY
THROUGH MOROCCO
This contrasting journey starts in the fascinating and
colourful city of Fès the spiritual capital of
Morocco. The old city has a vast Médina with
many historic buildings and an intricate network of
narrow lanes and souks. After visiting the Roman ruins
at Volubilis follow the valleys of the Atlas Mountains
to the Berber fortresses of Erfoud and the mighty Sahara
Desert. From here weave your way through the rural landscape
– at times rugged, at others spectacular –
lined with fortified kasbahs to end your journey in
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IMAGES
OF MOROCCO
This leisurely paced itinerary combines the many diverse
facets of this absorbing country. From the magnificent
Imperial Cities of Rabat, Meknès, Fès
and Marrakech travel into the Atlas Mountains, snow
capped in winter, to Ouarzazate set in rugged scenery
and one of the last outposts before the Sahara. End
your journey in Taroudant; known locally as the ‘grandmother
of Marrakech’ this ancient ochre-red walled
town was an important staging post on the caravan
routes in the 15th and 16th centuries.
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A SELECTION OF
HOTELS IN MARRAKECH |
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A SELECTION OF
HOTELS IN THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS |
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A SELECTION OF
HOTELS IN ESSAOUIRA |
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A
SELECTION OF HOTELS IN FÈS |
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