Pamper Yourself This Summer On A Luxury Holiday To Morocco

Morocco, one of the most sought after tourist destination, is located on the North West coast of Africa. The country has ports in the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It shares the largest part of its border with Algeria on the East and Western Saharah lies to the South. Even though Rabat is the capital of Morocco, its largest city is Casablanca. There is no shortage of great tourist attractions in Morocco. The country enjoys a strong culture and rich and ancient history, full of wars and its colonial past. The cool blue water and the sandy beaches are a direct contrast with the hot white sands of its deserts just like its green fertile valleys are in sharp contrast with the browns and whites of the snow-capped ‘Atlas Mountains’.

The country is romantic and mysterious which makes one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa. There is a never-ending list of tourist attractions for all visitors to enjoy. You would certainly enjoy more if you have done your travelling homework, ensuring that you make the most of your travels in the vast of such a beautiful country.

The most famous starting points are the more popular cities such as Marrakech, Tangier, Fes and Casablanca. All of these cities have rich culture. You would find the usual hodgepodge of medinas, bazaars and riads. These are essential parts of the Moroccan experience and must not be missed.

You can pamper yourself this summer with a luxury holiday to Morocco, however, it doesn’t lack superb beaches and classy hotels. Almost all high end chain hotels, Sheraton, Hyatt, etc can be found in the new regions of all major tourist centres, while in smaller cities some classy and sophisticated guesthouses can cater  the high class travellers’' needs. In addition, some mid-range hotels that are newer and cleaner, nevertheless, these are slightly expensive on budget, have recently sprinkled throughout the ville nouvelles.

There are many activities as well as sports to enjoy in Morocco. Tourists can choose between golfing, hiking, skiing and horse riding, camel touring in the Sahara are few activities to entertain the tourists. Under clear starry nights, the Sahara Desert sand dunes are a peaceful experience, unknown to most, in the Western World. Merzouga boasts the highest and most spectacular sand dunes in Morocco.

Some other recommended destinations in the exotic Moroccan cities are the Imperial Cities of Morocco- Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Rabat. Your visit to Morocco can be quite a history lesson. It would be a great help, if tourists hire an official guide who explains the historic monuments and their importance, cultural aspects, architectural designs and values to get a complete picture of the country. Another suggestion for tourists is to book a restored palace for their stay. It would certainly be a memorable experience which would of course include personal attention and good food. 

Some resorts in the country have been converted into small hotels, which are beautifully decorated and are located right in the heart of the Medina (the old part of town).