It has all the charm of North Africa with a strong French colonial influence. From the wide sandy beaches of Agadir to the souks of Marrakesh, Morocco is packed full of surprises.With ancient, beautiful cities and endless golden beaches, Morocco offers much more than a traditional summer sun holiday. There’s the variety of snow capped mountains, wide sandy beaches and the breathtaking scenery of the Sahara.

The number one holiday resort is Agadir with a staggering 9km stretch of golden sands snaking into the distance.

For almost a thousand years Marrakech has been an imposing and dominant city. The first of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, it was founded in 1062. In more modern times, Marrakech has become the commercial centre of the High Atlas and the Moroccan Sahara. With no beach, Marrakech isn’t your usual summer holiday and probably isn’t the sort of place you’d rush to take the kids but it is perfect for a short break or a more cultural getaway. It still retains a Moroccan mystique with its spicy souks and the famous Jemaa el Fna square, home to fire-eaters and street sellers.

Other beautiful imperial cities include Meknes and Fes where you can get lost in the tiny, winding, alleyways of Fez Medina. There are the fascinating Berber villages of the High Atlas and superb golf courses as well as the golden beaches of both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast.

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