0 Four of the Best Reasons to Visit Morocco

Many people searching for that perfect mixture of sun, history and culture, tend to look towards the Mediterranean or Middle East, but there is another option: Morocco. Morocco holidays offer up a brilliant blend of stunning scenery and fascinating culture, making it the ideal destination for family adventure holidays. This article takes a look at a few of the best reason to visit this fantastic country.

The Trekking

With the country being home to several mountain ranges, the Rif, High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains, there's plenty for trekking enthusiasts to explore. This range of ranges also means there's something for everyone, the Rif Mountains are the lowest making for easier treks through the ranges forests and caves, the Middle Atlas Mountains are the least popular but make for a great way to escape the crowds, and the High Atlas Mountains are the most challenging and rewarding, with their spectacular views and stunning scenery.

Beaches

If you're after the natural experience, but the trekking sounds like a little much, then the region's stunning beaches might interest you. The country is home to a large number of beaches, on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. The two coastlines also offer up very different beach experiences, with the rocky shores and calm waters of the Mediterranean coast ideal for swimmers and the sandy beaches and rough seas of the Atlantic coast being more ideal for sunbathers and surfers.

The Imperial Cities

A trip to Morocco wouldn't be complete without experiencing some of the country's fantastic culture, and the imperial cities of Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat and Meknes offer up some of the region's best historic sites. The cities have all, at some point, served as Morocco's capital, and so are stuffed full of stunning palaces, churches, mosques and museums. This dense mix of history allows visitors to really soak up Morocco's past. Hiring a guide is recommend to get the most out of the experience however, as the medinas (districts) in these cities can be crowded and confusing.

The Riads

The final item on this list are Morocco's famous traditional houses, the Riads. These iconic houses, with their traditional interior garden courtyards, give a great feel for the country's cultural roots. If you're visiting the country there's a good chance that you'll be staying in one of these beautiful structures, as many of them serve as hotels today. If you're not staying in one most towns have at least one or two particularly splendid examples open to the public.

This article was written by Thom Sanders on behalf of the Adventure Company. They offer fantastic Morocco holidays, as well as other great family adventure holidays.