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Flights to Morocco
Capital city: Rabat
Popular destinations: Tangier, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech
Popular attractions: Watch snake-charming while you shop
at the Jemma el Fna in Makrakesh or visit the Tangier, the city that inspired
the William S. Burroughs book The Naked Lunch and featured in the
James Bond movie The Living Daylights. Alernatively trek or climb the
High Atlas mountains.
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Travelling to Morocco
Flights to Morocco's major cities, Tangier, Rabat and Marrakech - are available from airports
includng Heathrow, Gatwick, Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford. The price for a return ticket
to Morocco can vary significantly from £310 up £480 for a retrun ticket, depending on
where you fly from. Airlines flying to Morocco include British Airways and Royal Air Moroc.
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Where to stay in Morocco
There are some impressive hotels in Morocco. From three star hotels such as Coralia Club Marrakech Palmariva
to five star luxury as found at the Sofitel Agadir, hotel standards are very high. Or, if you prefer something
a little different, you could book a riad (or ryad) - luxury bed and breakfasts, often found in the Medinas.
Budget accommodation in Morocco is easy to find. Hostels and budget hotels offer private rooms for as little as
£10 a night. Popular examples include Hotel Central
in Casablanca and Riad Massin in Marrakech.
Things to do and places to go in Morocco
Jemma el Fna: A huge square in the centre of Marrakech, surrounded by the Medina and the Kutubia Tower.
Hiking trips: Trek the High Atlas mountains, historical site or the Sahara desert with organised tours.
Hassan II Mosque: Casablanca boasts the world's third-largest mosque. Designed by French architect Michel Pinseau, it was built to
commemorate the 60th birthday of former King, Hassan II. As well as being larger than Paris' Notre Dame, it
boasts an ornate inerior, covered with amazing woodcarving, zellij (tile work) and stucco moulding.
Volubilis: Dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, the site of the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco.
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