Morocco has a rich culture and history. Within the cities, there are many attractions, including lavish hotels, mosques and ancient ruins. You will also find bazaars and fishermen's markets. If you want to venture outside of the cities, Morocco has beautiful landscape as well. You can venture by camel or foot into the Sahara Desert, visit the Red Rock Canyons or trek the Atlas Mountains. These are all easily accessible and popular destinations. Morocco has become a tourist destination noted for its mystic and adventurous appeal.
Travel to and within Morocco and its tourist destinations is facilitated by various forms of transportation, including plane, train, automobile and even by ferry. If you are coming from Europe, you can take a ferry from Italy, France, Spain or Gibraltar. Many major airlines fly to Morocco, including the national airline Royal Air Morac. There are three major airports in Morocco, all of which have transportation to their respective city centers.
Morocco is called the gateway to Africa. In the ancient world, it was an important stop along trade routes. It is on the coast of Africa and is close to Europe. This exposure to other cultures has set apart Morocco from its neighboring African countries. It has been ruled by the ancient Roman Empire and Islamic caliphs and in modern history by France and Spain. It is now an independent nation, but the footprints of past leaders and cultures can be found throughout Morocco and add to the complexity and mysticism of its culture.
Morocco is still considered as an affordable destination. If you are coming from Europe, then traveling to the country is fairly inexpensive, particularly by ferry. While shopping in the country, it is common practice to bargain for a better deal on merchandise with local traders. Transit and accommodation costs are very affordable as well. According to Lonely Planet, an American traveler can get by on about $40 a day in Morocco.
