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Morocco Overview

While Morocco rests only 13km from the southern tip of Spain, it's a world apart from Europe. Travelers interested in Muslim heritage, spicy Moroccan cuisine, or merely the historical significance of that misunderstood Fès hat consistently agree that Morocco's inventive combination of African and European culture makes the short visit south from Iberia the perfect worldly experience.


  • Planning Your Trip
  • The information in this section is designed to help travelers get their bearings once they are in Morocco. For info about general travel preparations (including passports and permits, money, health ...more

  • When To Go
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  • Cultural Essentials
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  • People And Culture
  • Morocco is a paradise for polyglots. Although Classical Arabic is the official language of Morocco, it is rarely spoken and has become almost exclusively a written language. Most Moroccans speak French ...more

  • Orientation
  • Northern Morocco is punctuated by ports and the occasional beach and bounded on the south by the high Rif mountains. Its valuable coastal cities, fought over by Moroccans, Berbers, Spaniards, and other ...more

  • Suggested Itineraries
  • 1. Tangier: Sample tea at one of the cozy cafes in this gateway to Africa.2. Chefchaouen: Take a load off and chillax in the gorgeous mountain town of Chefchaouen nestled high up in the Rif. 3. Fès: Have ...more



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