Situated at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Algeria, Mauritania and Western Sahara, Morocco is Africa’s closest contact to Europe. The country is famous for its rugged good looks, particularly the vast Atlas mountains and the impressive Sahara desert.
The Atlas Mountains run between the Atlantic coast in the southwest to the Mediterranean Sea in the northeast, covering about 2,400 km through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
The mountain offers superb and breathtaking scenery of Morocco. On its part, the Sahara Desert is famous as a location for many Hollywood movies.
The coastline in Morocco has 120 top quality beaches, almost all of which are safe for swimming. The most popular beaches among visitors on Morocco holidays are located not far from cities, particularly on the Atlantic coast.
Morocco capital, Rabat, is worth visiting although it usually gets ignored by tourists. The walls of the city that is situated on the Atlantic coast in the north of the country are its charm. Other cities that can be visited in Morocco include Casablanca, which has an almost European feel and the ancient city of Marrakesh.
Morocco Weather/When To Go:
Morocco holidays are best taken in spring (March to May), when the country is lush and green, followed by autumn (September to November), when the heat of summer has eased.Morocco has a Mediterranean climate, with mild wet winters and hot dry summers. The rainy season usually extends from October to April.
Things To Do:
Trekking, Skiing and Horseback riding, golf, and more.
Quick Facts About Morocco:
Time: GMT/UTC + 00
Borders: Mauritania; Algeria (closed)
Seasons: Hot (June to August), cold (November to February)
Area: 446, 550 sq km (710, 000 sq km if you include Western Sahara).
Telephone: Country code 212; international access code 00
Population: 33.2 million
Capital: Rabat
Languages: Arabic, French, Berber
Morocco Currently: Dirham (Dh)