As Harry and Meghan discovered on their recent visit, Morocco has a proud reputation of being a kingdom of horse lovers, and offers you some amazing opportunities for riding, either as a one-day excursion or for your whole holiday. Moroccan horses are some of the finest in the world, and the ones you’ll ride here…
Essaouira is a charming coastal city: welcoming and laidback, with a touch of the mystical. It’s a perfect place for a three-day getaway from the UK. Read on for our suggested itinerary on how to make the most of it. Day One Start your day down by the sea. Essaouira has been a working port…
Tangier, Morocco’s northernmost city and the gateway to Africa, has plenty to recommend it for a three-day getaway, not least the three-hour flight time from the UK. The suggested itinerary will take you in and around this famous city, allowing you to experience the best that this area has to offer. Day One Start your…
The Atlas Mountains are one of Morocco’s best-known features, but did you know they are divided into three sub-ranges? Each has its own characteristics, and they are all great destinations for walking and trekking, whether you want to spend a day in the foothills or a full week’s holiday exploring these stupendous landscapes. Middle Atlas…
Accessible from many UK and Ireland airports, Agadir is Morocco’s main beach resort. Located in the south and facing the Atlantic waves, it is the ideal destination for an exotic break. You can opt for a relaxing stay to enjoy its golden beach and its wellness and sports activities, or visit its nearby sites and…
Once you’ve decided to visit Morocco, you can enjoy choosing where to stay from a great range of options. We’ve looked at some of them, to help you pick your perfect holiday pad. Riads For a truly authentic experience in Morocco, it has to be a Riad. These quintessential Moroccan buildings are large, traditional houses…
Music is an integral part of life in Morocco, so it’s no surprise that so many international music festivals take place every year in the kingdom. This article picks out some of the best Moroccan music festivals in 2019 for you to enjoy. Printemps des Alizés 25th – 28th April. The Spring Winds festival takes…
The Atlantic coast of Morocco stretches for hundreds of miles. The pale sands and warm weather are great for beach lovers, and even better for fans of water sports. The number one location for surfers in Morocco is Taghazout, just a few miles north of Agadir. Wave riders from across the world make the journey…
With direct flights from the UK to Rabat taking just over three hours, Rabat the Imperial city, the cosmopolitan centre of commerce and the capital of Morocco, is the perfect destination to spend a long weekend or enjoy a midweek getaway. Here is our suggested itinerary for a full three days of fun and exploration….
The Pope has been warmly welcomed to Morocco at the start of a two day visit to the kingdom. It is his first time in Morocco, and the first visit by a pope in nearly 35 years. Pope Francis is here at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, who is keen to improve relationships and…
In an earlier article we covered the savoury side of Moroccan cuisine, here we’re looking at the sweeter dishes on the menu: Sfenj These sticky little pieces of taste heaven are similar to ring doughnuts and made from unsweetened, leavened dough. Once they have risen they are shaped and then deep-fried until they are…
Morocco is fast becoming one of the world’s top destinations for golfing holidays. Around three hours’ flight from the UK, the combination of world-class courses, friendly people, blue skies and summer weather all year round is an absolute winner. Some of the world’s top golf-course architects have worked their landscaping magic in Morocco. Gary Player,…
When Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited Morocco in February this year they were continuing a relationship between the two Royal families that has endured for decades, and a link between the United Kingdom and Morocco that was first established over 800 years ago. Nearly forty years ago Queen Elizabeth travelled to…
Morocco is called ‘the closest exotic destination to the UK’ and with good reason. There is nowhere else within three hours of the UK that has such a range of geographical features, rich culture and a year-round warm and sunny climate. This makes it an ideal trip for a weekend getaway, as well as longer…
Always a feast for every sense, Morocco delights when it comes to taste. With a unique cuisine that is recognised around the world, eating is always an experience to savour. Walk through the souks of the medina and you’ll be treated to a range of mouthwatering scents, from sizzling keftas on cookfires to the exotic…
There are many ways to discover the wonders of Morocco, and a cycling holiday gives you a perspective unlike any other. Travelling using pedal power on the open road gives you an amazing sense of freedom and adventure. It’s also a great way to indulge in ‘slow travel’ as cycling in Morocco gives you the…
If you’re looking for one of the best sportives in 2019, may we introduce the Marrakech Atlas Etape? The Marrakech Atlas Etape has everything you would want from a cycling sportive. It’s in an exotic location that’s easy to get to, with beautiful scenery, testing climbs, exciting twists and turns, all with great weather almost certainly…
If you love to explore the past, you will definitely love Morocco! As the closest African nation to Europe, numerous peoples and nations have travelled through these lands over the centuries, many of whom have left lasting legacies that can still be enjoyed by travellers today. UNESCO, the world authority on heritage, has named no…
With several Bank Holiday Mondays coming up over the next few months it’s the perfect time to take a getaway – and much like Harry and Meghan found earlier this year, Morocco is the perfect destination for a three day break. Flights take just three hours from London, and with no time difference, it’s easy…
Feeling in need of some really high quality ‘you’ time, away from the winter winds and rain? It’s a long time till summer, after all … The good news is that Morocco offers a wide range of wellbeing retreats and activities, and you can get here in around three hours from Britain. People across…
After a successful and engaging first full day in Morocco, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began the second day of their Moroccan tour with a visit to an equine therapy project at the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports. The centre in Rabat is being used to help children with extra needs, through working…
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were given a warm Moroccan welcome last month. This was the royal couple’s first visit to the kingdom, and their last tour before the birth of their first child. The Sussexes were here on an official visit to meet with members of the Moroccan royal…