Morocco is one of the best places to visit in Africa. It is in the Northern part of Africa and has a very vibrant and rich culture. Nature has blessed the country and you will be astounded on your Morocco vacations when you encounter the desert, the coast as well as mountains. Apart from nature's kindness there are many other reasons to visit this wonderful land and they are mentioned below:
Shop till you drop:
If you like to visit new countries and collect souvenirs and memorabilia then you will love Morocco. There are many souks in the country where you can get wonderful handicrafts, superb tea sets etc. All the souks are similar though the Marrakech souk is known the world over. You can shop for hours together in the souks of Fez or Casablanca too. The sights, the sounds and the smells are all awe inspiring and it will surely make your Morocco vacations a trip to remember.
Cuisine:
There are many travellers the world over who visit countries just to try the local cuisine. Moroccan cuisine is one of the best in the world. You should try the vegetable couscous which is totally divine. The other local foods like shwarma, pilau, harira soup etc should all be tried at least once in your lifetime. Apart from the food Morocco is also famous for its tea and you should absolutely try it on your Morocco vacations. The way they make the mint tea is something that should be viewed to understand the love they have for it. Once you understand how Moroccans blend their mint tea you will also be able to savour its heavenly taste better.
Chefchaouen:
Chefchaouen has become famous suddenly with innumerable Instagram users posting wonderful photographs of people against the backdrop of blue walls and a blue city. People love these pictures and it has impressed visitors to come and visit the place while on Morocco tours.
Culture:
Many of us love to travel to understand the various cultures and Morocco is a country with culture and diversity. If you are a history buff you will love to visit the country. The country has many influences such as the Arab, Berber, Spanish, French etc. The people of the country are very welcoming and love tourists and also engage with them.
Riads:
Riads are gardens inside palaces and they are a treat to visit. There are riads in some traditional and old Moroccan houses too. These are really wondrous and they provide a place of peace and quiet inside the palace. The Bahia Palace is a must visit because there are 160 riads inside the palace.
Coastal towns:
Morocco is not just desert and old towns and cities, the country has a coastline of nearly 1200 miles. You can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and head down to the Mediterranean Sea too. There are many coastal towns and villages and wonderful beaches which tourists will love visiting. The top coastal towns to visit are Mirleft, Essaouira, Al Hociema, Saidia and Sidi Kaouki.
Mountains:
Morocco has some wonderful mountains. In fact, the Mount Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains is the highest peak in North Africa and the second highest in the whole of Africa. There are many places for hikers and trekkers to visit in the mountains. If you reach the Ouzoud village you can visit the Ouzoud waterfalls which is the highest waterfalls in the country. The Jebel Sanghro is a volcanic mountain range and you can see the famous Dades valley from here. For those who love wildlife, the mountains will not disappoint and you can come across some wonderful animals such as the Berber leopard, foxes, wolves, boars, lynx and monkeys. For bird watchers the Moroccan mountains is a dream because they can watch many birds like the buzzard, hawks and eagles.
Desert:
Not just the coast and mountains, Morocco also has a desert. It is the gateway to the Sahara desert. You need to reach Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga to visit the desert. You can get a desert tour operator to take you to the desert. The endless dunes of sand needs to be seen to be believed, also the dunes keep changing because the sand gets blown away, these are sights that stay with you for a lifetime. The best time in the desert is the sunset, as dusk falls you will see a spectacle of nature that you will never forget. If it is a clear night you can see the many stars and the stillness of the desert under the night sky is something to be cherished forever.
Using a tour operator like Memphis Tours for your Morocco visit is ideal because they have been in the business for more than 65 years and they know what a tourist wants. They create itineraries based on your requirements and are very flexible.