Morocco is a meeting place for civilizations which are open to others, with their own strong identity.
Situated on the north-west coast of Africa, Morocco offers such geographical diversity that you can leave the beautiful beaches of Agadir in the morning to find yourself at the foot of the Oukmaiden ski slopes in the afternoon, before coming back down to experience a beautiful evening in the palm groves of Marrakech.
According to legend it was Hercules who created Morocco when he opened the Strait of Gibraltar. Whatever the case, the presence of mankind here has been shown to date back 300,000 years. Originally inhabited by Berbers, the country opened up to Phoenician and Carthaginian influences, before submitting until the 5th century to the Romans. From 647, the Arab and Islamic conquest began.
Religious tolerance, Andalusian heritage, and the prosperity of these dynasties created treasures which now constitute the cultural, artistic and architectural richness of the country. From the 16th century, the empires of Arabic, Saadian then Alaouite origin ensured the unity and independence of Morocco.
Morocco
What To See & Do
- The Roman site at Volubilis
- Experience the rich flavours, colours and aromas of Moroccan cuisine
- Walk in the Atlas Mountains
- Relax in beach resort on the Atlantic or Mediterranean coast
- Shop for carpets, silks, leather goods and spices in the Medinas and Kasbahs
When To Go
The Moroccan climate varies according to season and region.
The coast has a warm, Mediterranean climate tempered on the eastern coast by southwest trade winds.
Inland areas have a hotter, drier, continental climate. In the south of the country, the weather is very hot and dry throughout most of the year, though temperatures can drop dramatically at night, especially in the months of December and January.
Rain falls from November to March in coastal areas, and the country is mostly dry with high temperatures in summer and a cooler climate in the mountains.
Marrakech and Agadir enjoy an average temperature of 21°C (70ºF) in the winter.
The coast has a warm, Mediterranean climate tempered on the eastern coast by southwest trade winds.
Inland areas have a hotter, drier, continental climate. In the south of the country, the weather is very hot and dry throughout most of the year, though temperatures can drop dramatically at night, especially in the months of December and January.
Rain falls from November to March in coastal areas, and the country is mostly dry with high temperatures in summer and a cooler climate in the mountains.
Marrakech and Agadir enjoy an average temperature of 21°C (70ºF) in the winter.
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