In the imperial cities of Casablanca, Meknes, Marrakech, Tangier and Fez, a trip to Morocco conjures images of exotic and medieval days, with their high walls and grand gates; while from the rooftop terraces of the medinas you can watch the bustling city street life below. Some top quality Morocco resorts are even housed in former palaces, extending a true opportunity to experience the splendor that Morocco has to offer its guests. (see more below)

Morocco's weather experiences extremes. In the summer months, the coastline may swell with cool breezes and seaside temperatures, while central cities including Marrakech, Fes, and Meknes are sweltering and uncomfortable for outdoor travel. Winter, too, is exceptional. If you’re traveling to Morocco to trek through the mountainous regions, it is particularly important that you avoid winter and early spring seasons, given their cold nights and flash flooding from melting snow and rainfall that can prove to be quite hazardous. Spring is widely considered to be the best time to visit the country in terms of the Morocco weather you’ll find. While central and southern Morocco may experience sunny, albeit chilly days through winter, from the end March through May, the country warms to a delightful, temperate climate, which is perfect for travel.

Many Moroccan cities are served by a public transport rail network that links popular destinations in the north, along the coast, and all the way to Marrakesh. Throughout the country, you will also find an abundance of buses and taxis that are customarily shared by multiple passengers. While travel options are pretty good throughout the country, some visitors prefer to rent a car, or a car with driver guide, to gain access to smaller local villages that aren’t as easily accessible by public transportation. Of course, TravelStore can arrange your trip to Morocco in advance, as part of your unique trip arrangements.

Being a North African country with Berber culture and influences from other countries, Morocco has its unique twist on dishes and should be an intrinsic part of your trip to Morocco. The national dish would be a tangine, which is the name of the clay pot in which the food is prepared, and can include meats, seafood, vegetables and couscous. Mechoui is slow-roasted lamb traditionally cooked whole over a coal fire pit. A variety of soups are common; Dchicha is made of barley and milk; harira is made with chickpeas and lentils with tomatoes as its base; bissara is made with broad or fava beans, wqter and garlic, with olive oil and cumin. Loubia is a white bean stew made with tomatoes, garlic and spices. Zaalouk is roasted eggplant with seasonings like paprika, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin and olive oil. Tk’touka is a cold salad of roasted peppers and roasted tomatoes with cumin, coriander, and lemon. Batata Hlouwa is Morocco's take on potato salad made with sweet potato mixed with honey, raisins and cinnamon. You might also try the camel burger and not to be missed is have a B’stilla.

The Last Storytellers-Tales from the Heart of Morocco (R. Hamilton), The Sand Child (T. Jelloun), The Spider’s House and Letter from Tangier & A View from Tangier (P.Bowles), The Secret Son (L. Lalami), In Morocco (E. Wharton), A House in Fez (S. Clarke), Morocco That Was (W. Harris), The Voices of Marrakesh: A Record of a Visit (E. Canetti), Sex and Lies (L. Slimani).