Fodor's Essential Morocco

by Fodor's Travel Publications

Overview

Written by locals, Fodor’s Essential Morocco is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Marrakesh, Fez, Casablanca, and beyond. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this Morocco travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease.

Thanks to a prime location linking Europe and North Africa, as well as a vibrant culture and stable government, Morocco has seen a huge influx of tourists in recent years. Sophisticated new hotels and resorts are popping up everywhere, including in booming cities such as Marrakesh, Fez, and Tangier. From its southern deserts to the Atlas Mountains to the wave-swept Atlantic coast, Morocco continues to draw travelers eager to experience this gorgeous and diverse country.

Fodor’s Essential Morocco includes:

•UPDATED COVERAGE: Fodor's writers have scoured the country to find the best new hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops, and sights.

•ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A visually stunning color photo guide covers the essential sights and unmissable attractions throughout Morocco.

•GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND SPECIAL ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Colorful, magazine-like features on such topics as Moroccan history and traditional artisan crafts illuminate some of the most distinctive aspects of the country.

•HELPFUL ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Multiple sample itineraries to help you plan and make the most of your time. Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports and the outdoors. “Fodor’s Choice” designates our best picks in every category.

•INDISPENSIBLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: An in-depth "Experience Morocco" chapter covers topics from Morocco food to finding the perfect tour guide. Each chapter opens with an orientation spread and planner that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, "Top Reasons to Go," and information on getting here and around.

•COVERS: Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, the High Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen, Meknès, Agadir, Essaouira, and much more.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640973503
Publisher:	Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	06/28/2022
Series:	Full-color Travel Guide
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	98,786
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Table of Contents

1 Experience Morocco 6

18 Ultimate Experiences 8

What's Where 16

Morocco Today 18

What to Eat and Drink in Morocco 20

Morocco's Top Outdoor Adventures 22

Morocco's Best Historic Sites 24

Recommended Tour Operators 26

What to Watch and Read 28

Renting a Riad 29

Kids and Families 38

2 Travel Smart 39

Getting Here and Around 40

Essentials 44

Contacts 51

Great Itineraries 52

On the Calendar 59

3 Marrakesh 61

Welcome to Marrakesh 62

Planning 64

Medina 71

Guéliz 103

The Palmery 114

4 Rabat and Casablanca 119

Welcome to Rabat and Casablanca 120

Planning 123

Rabat 125

Salé 141

Plage des Nations 143

Moulay Bousselham 144

Temara 145

Skhirat Beach 146

Oued Cherrat 147

Bouznika 147

Mohammedia 147

Casablanca 149

Azemmour 165

El Jadida 167

Oualidia 171

5 Tangier and the Mediterranean 173

Welcome to Tangier and the Mediterranean 174

Planning 177

Tangier 179

Cap Spartel 196

Asilah 197

Larache 199

Ceuta 200

Tamuda Bay 202

Tetouan 202

Chefchaouen 207

6 Fez and the Middle Atlas 211

Welcome to Fez and the Middle Atlas 212

Planning 215

Fez 218

Meknès 248

Moulay Idriss 255

Volubilis 257

Sefrou 261

Ifrane 262

Azrou 263

7 The High Atlas 265

Welcome to The High Atlas 266

Trekking in the Atlas 268

Planning 271

Cascades d'Ouzoud 274

The Aït Bougmez Valley 275

Imlil 280

Setti Fatma 284

Oukaïmeden 285

Lalla Takerkoust Lake 286

Ouirgane 287

Tizi-n-Test Pass 289

Tizi-n-Tichka Pass 291

Telouet 293

8 The Great Oasis Valleys 295

Welcome to The Great Oasis Valleys 296

Planning 299

Ouarzazate 301

Aït Ben Haddou 307

Skoura 308

The Dadès Gorge 310

The Todra Gorge 316

Erfoud 318

Merzouga 319

Djebel Sarhro and Nekob 324

Agdz 326

Tinzouline 328

Zagora 328

M'hamid 330

9 Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast 333

Welcome to Agadir and the Southern Atlantic Coast 334

Planning 337

Agadir 339

Essaouira 354

Taroudant 376

Tafraoute 382

Tiznit 386

Index 389

About Our Writers 400

The Dynasties of Morocco 30

Traditional Moroccan Crafts 240

Maps

Medina 72-73

Guéliz 104

The Palmery 116

Rabat 128-129

Around Rabat 140

Casablanca 150-151

Tangier 180-181

Chefchaouen and the Rif 205

Chefchaouen 206

Fez 220 221

Meknès 250

Volubilis 258

Ouarzazate 304

Agadir 340-341

Essaouira 356-357

Taroudant 378

Editorial Reviews

Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times

“The Fodor’s guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions.” – Chicago Tribune

“In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market.” – Booklist

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