Torn between a bustling cultural city break, an escape in the mountains or a complete relax on a beach? Look no further, Morocco can deliver all 3 in one fantastic holiday. Newly built roads have reduced transfer times between resorts making a multi-centre holiday an easy option. Read on for the perfect Moroccan itinerary:
Marrakech
An ancient city like no other located in the heart of Morocco with an intoxicating atmosphere and vibrant culture. Take a step back in time at the focal point of Djemaa el Fna Square which is brimming with snake charmers, Berber Musicians, fire eaters and fortune tellers. Try finding your way around the Medina, a maze of souks selling everything from aromatic spices to traditionally made carpets. Take a break from the bustling crowds with a refreshing mint tea at a pavement café and soak in the colourful surroundings. With so much to see & do, Marrakech is a feast for all of your senses.
**Destina Top Tip** – For a truly authentic experience Stay in a Riad. These are large traditional Moroccan Houses hidden down small streets behind unassuming doors and located within the heart of the medina. Traditional in style and built in atrium style around central courtyards. Many of these have been restored to a top-notch standard but still, boast the beautiful tile work and architecture often associated with Morocco.
High Atlas Mountains
For a getaway from it all, experience head to the High Atlas Mountains just a mere 45 minutes’ drive from bustling Marrakech. Here you can immerse yourself in true tranquillity by staying in luxury Kasbah which is similar to an ancient fortress. Spend a day relaxing by the pool followed by an evening of delicious Moroccan Cuisine. For those who love an adventure, use a local guide for a trek through the stunning red terrain backed by the snow-capped soaring peaks, take an exhilarating zip wire through a 700ft gorge or soak up the local culture by visiting a traditional Berber village. A stay high in the Atlas Mountains provides a true retreat and is a welcoming affair after the madness of Marrakech.
The Beaches
Finish your adventure by heading to the beach for some well-earned R&R in the year-round sunshine. A few hours drive from Marrakech & the Atlas Mountains, the beaches that greet you will be more than worth the scenic journey. Portuguese inspired Essaouira is a colourful coastal town offering a medina filled with antique shops and boutiques and a bustling harbour offering a wealth of outstanding seafood restaurants as well as a golden sandy beach. Alternatively head further south to the popular resort of Agadir offering a wide choice of hotels and resorts. Agadir doesn’t retain as much authentic architecture compared to other parts of
Morocco
The city was rebuilt after a huge earthquake devastated the original city in 1960 and now was a much more European feel with tree-lined promenades of shops, café bars and restaurants. Also, with kilometre after kilometre of glorious sandy beaches backed by the glistening blue Atlantic Ocean, Agadir really will be the perfect end to your Moroccan multi-centre Escapade.
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