The Rough Guide to Morocco 7 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - Softcover

Ellingham, Mark; McVeigh, Shaun; Jacobs, Daniel; Brown, Hamish; Grisbrook, Don

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843533138 ISBN 13: 9781843533139

Publisher: Rough Guides, 2004

Synopsis

The Rough Guide to Morocco is the ultimate guide to this fascinating country. A full colour introduction includes the ''Things Not to Miss'' colour section, showcasing the country''s highlights, from dune-boarding in the Southern Oasis to exploring the medieval souks of Marrakesh and Fes. With each chapter covering a region of the country, there are evocative accounts of all the sights from Casablanca''s Art Deco architecture to the unique Djemma el Fna in Marrakesh. There are insider reviews of all the best hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars and practical advice on outdoor pursuits including trekking, mountain biking, surfing and camel-riding. For every town and region there are detailed maps, pin-pointing the locations of the listings.

About this title

About the Author

Written by a very experienced team of authors and contributors. Mark Ellingham is a co-founder of Rough Guides and author of the original Rough Guide to Morocco. Daniel Jacobs is a long-time Rough Guide author and has written the Rough Guides to Jerusalem, Israel, Tunisia and Egypt.

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When to go

As far as the climate goes, it would be better to visit the south or at least the desert routes outside midsummer, when for most of the day it s far too hot for casual exploration, especially if you re dependent on public transport. But July and August, the hottest months, can be wonderful on the coast, while in the mountains there are no set rules.

Spring, which comes late by European standards (around April to May), is perhaps the best overall time, with a summer climate in the south and in the mountains, as well as on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. Winter can be perfect by day in the south, though be warned that desert nights can get very cold a major consideration if you re staying in the cheaper hotels, which rarely have heating. If you re planning to hike in the mountains, it s best to keep to the months from April to October unless you have some experience of snow conditions.

Weather conditions apart, the Islamic religious calendar and its related festivals will have the most seasonal effect on your travel. The most important factor is Ramadan, the month of daytime fasting; this can be a problem for transport, and especially hiking, though the festive evenings do much to compensate. See p.65 of the Basics section for details of its timing, as well as that of other festivals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843533138
• ISBN 13: 9781843533139
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 800