Traveller
Morocco has everything you need to have a holiday filled with lots of fun and adventures. This amazing country is known as the ‘Gateway to Africa’ and has some fascinating natural features that include a lengthy coastline, rugged mountainous regions, and desert areas. It also allows you to explore an exciting trail that was used by traders and travellers to get to distant lands centuries ago. Despite rooted in its rich traditions, the country has also kept pace with the changing times and this can be seen in the glitz and glamour of cities like Rabat, Casablanca, and Tangier. During your time spent in this country, you’ll get to know how well it has managed to balance tradition and modernity.
You can enjoy cheap holidays to Morocco depending on the region you’re visiting and the season. During the summer season, the weather is extremely hot in regions closer to the desert, while the urban areas like Essaouira and Casablanca have a pleasant climate. During winter from November to February, the elevated regions of Atlas Mountains can be exceptionally colder than the other parts of the country. The best time to visit this country is spring from mid-March to May and the autumn months of September and October. During these times of the year, you can get to see beautiful green landscapes and go outdoors to indulge in your favourite activities.
During your Morocco holidays, you’ll get to explore the country’s popular tourist attractions. One of them is the old quarter located in the city of Marrakech. While on a visit to this area, you’ll come across Jemaa el-Fna. It is a major square with some fantastic offerings, such as traditional forms of entertainment and stalls selling different kinds of items. You’ll be delighted to visit the Hassan II Mosque when you’re in Casablanca. It took 10,000 artisans to complete this mosque and is a famous tourist attraction of this city. While exploring the Moroccan capital, Rabat, don’t forget to visit an awe-inspiring neighbourhood called Oudaias Kasbah.
While enjoying your cheap holidays to Morocco, you can also enjoy a range of exciting outdoor activities. Among them is horse-riding, which can be a delight on the beach of Essaouira. As you’re taken on the ride, you can savour some fabulous views of the sunset. You can head towards the desert area if you wish to enjoy the camel rides. After having experienced these adventurous rides, you can also choose to dine with the nomadic people of the desert and camp under the stars.
The holidays in this country are never considered complete without tasting the delectable treats of the local cuisine. One of the mouth-watering dishes you can savour is the Couscous or Seksu. It is a form of pasta prepared using wheat. You’ll also love to have the Harira, which is a kind of soup made using various ingredients, such as pieces of lamb, lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes. You can also relish the mint tea, also known in this part of the world as the ‘Moroccan Whisky’.
