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Two of the distinct experiences in Morocco are those of the intricate cities and the expansive desert. The old cities (medinas) of the imperial capitals like Fes and Marrakech are intense, sensual places, where daily life pushes through narrow streets and cool palaces hide behind mysterious portals. The Sahara desert is endless sand and sky, uncomplicated but powerful. Somewhere between the extremes are the earthy kasbahs, direct and formidable. With so much contrast, a week or two in Morocco can feel like a trip around the world and back, in a good way!
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 READ MORE ABOUT MOROCCO
Motor Coach and Private Touring Daily and Weekly Departures. Private Guides Luxurious Transport and Deluxe Accommodations.
Morocco is located in the northwestern corner of Africa. It borders the Atlantic
Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean to the North (separated from Spain by the Straight of Gibraltar), Algeria to the southeast and east and Western Sahara to the south. Broad coastal plains give way to 4 mountain ranges: the Rif in the north parallels the Mediterranean, its highest peak reaches 8,000 feet; the High Atlas, Middle Atlas and Anti-Atlas run the length of the country like a spine. The highest mountain in North Africa is Jebel Toubkal (13,665 feet) in the High Atlas range. Vast plains and plateaus stretch between the mountain ranges. To the south and east the mountains descend into the Sahara Desert. Two of Morocco's many rivers are the Moulouya, flowing into the
Mediterranean, and the Sebou, flowing into the Atlantic.
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy. The current king, Mohammed VI, is the head of
state and the commander in chief of the armed forces. The legislative body is the 306
member Chamber of Representatives of which 206 seats are elected and 100 seats are
appointed.
Agriculture forms the basis of the Moroccan economy. Moroccan agricultural products
include sugarcane, sugar beets, wheat, barley, tomatoes, potatoes, oranges, melons,
olives, grapes, pulses and dates. Other industries contributing significantly to the economy
are: cork, timber, fishing, mining (especially of phosphates), manufacturing, exports
(phosphates, citrus fruits, wheat, fish, minerals) and imports (industrial machinery,
foods, fuels). Morocco's main trading partners are France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the
United States and the United Arab Emirates.
Morocco's official language is Arabic, with Berber dialects widely spoken in rural areas.
French is often the language of business, government and diplomacy and is widely spoken,
especially in the larger cities. Spanish is widely spoken in the north and English is widely spoken in the larger cities.
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- Choose between a range of 5-star and luxury hotels and riads
- Travel with the same private guide and driver throughout
- Itineraries are flexible, changes are allowed
- Daily arrival for tours
- More visits included, no optional tours needed
- Prices reflect private touring and better hotels
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- Stay in 4-star hotels and riads
- Travel with a private driver and vehicle and meet local guides
- Itineraries are flexible, changes are allowed
- Daily arrival for tours
- Optional tours may be offered for a more complete experience
- Prices are moderate
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