A country of contrasting landscapes from the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains to the unmapped sands of the Sahara Desert.
B ordering the Straits of Gibraltar, Morocco is a country of contrasting landscapes from the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains to the unmapped sands of the Sahara Desert. Its exotic and vibrant cities include Marrakech, Fez and Rabat with their mosques, forts, palaces and deeply traditional cultures that present visitors with an experience they will never forget. Entering Marrakech through the ochre-washed walls of the old imperial city is to step back in time and discover another world that is seemingly untouched by modern conceits. It is the exoticism of the place that assails you in the first instance; the swirl of noise, scents and colour, heady wafts of orange blossom in the spring, the musky scent of spices, the odour of parched baked earth, the wailing of the 'muezzin' calling the faithful to prayer. At the heart of this mazelike city is the main square of the medina, Djemaa el Fnaa, where for centuries caravans of Berber and Arab traders from the surrounding mountains and deserts converged to sell their wares. It is still the epicentre for local trade, feasting and gossip and a central stage for the bevy of magicians and musicians, snake charmers, dancers and acrobats who try to outperform each other in the fading evening light. After all the bustle and sensory overload of the street, retreat to one of several cool gardens, such as the Majorelle Gardens of Yves Saint-Laurent fame. Should you want to escape the heat of the city then take the opportunity to drive along the spectacularly craggy Tizi n Test towards Taroudant, a small city almost completely contained within its red-ochre walls or steer west for Essaouira, favoured haunt of rock stars. Oualidia with its peaceful saltwater lagoon and sandy coves offers the perfect contrast to Marrakech.
CLIMATE A hot, dry, continental climate. Whilst exceptionally hot in July and August, winters are mild. Best times to visit are February to April and September to November. CAPITAL Rabat TIME DIFFERENCE GMT +1 hour in winter GMT +2 hours in summer CURRENCY Moroccan Dirham
Free Nights - Jnane Tamsna
Jnane Tamsna, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay 3 or Stay 8 nights, pay 6. Valid 12/11/08 - 18/12/08 & 03/01/09 - 04/02/09. Valid for stays including Wednesday night.
Discounted Rate - Maison MK
Maison MK, Morocco
Stay 5 nights or more and receive a 5% Discount. Valid 01/01/09 - 03/01/10.
Stay 3 nights, pay 2. - Angsana Riad Si Said
Angsana Riad Si Said, Morocco
Stay 3 nights, pay 2 or Stay 6 nights, pay 4. Valid 07/01/09 - 30/09/09. Stay 4 nights pay 3 valid 01/12/09 - 22/12/09.
Honeymoon - Angsana Riad Si Said
Angsana Riad Si Said, Morocco
Complimentary bottle of wine and 20% discount on a la carte spa treatments. Valid 08/01/09 - 07/01/10.
Stay 3 nights, pay 2. - Angsana Riad Lydines
Angsana Riad Lydines, Morocco
Stay 3 nights, pay 2 or Stay 6 nights, pay 4. Valid 07/01/09 - 30/09/09. Stay 4 nights pay 3 valid 01/12/09 - 22/12/09.
Honeymoon - Angsana Riad Lydines
Angsana Riad Lydines, Morocco
Complimentary bottle of wine and 20% discount on a la carte spa treatments. Valid 08/01/09 - 07/01/10.
Honeymoon - Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus
Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus, Morocco
Complimentary bottle of wine and 20% discount on a la carte spa treatments. Valid 08/01/09 - 07/01/10.
Stay 3 nights, pay 2. - Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus
Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus, Morocco
Stay 3 nights, pay 2 or Stay 6 nights, pay 4. Valid 07/01/09 - 30/09/09. Stay 4 nights pay 3 valid 01/12/09 - 22/12/09.
Free Nights - L'Heure Bleue Palais & Spa
L'Heure Bleue Palais & Spa, Morocco
Stay 7 nights, pay 6. Valid 01/07/09 - 20/07/09.
Free Nights - Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 22/01/09 - 31/03/09.
Stay 4 nights, pay 3. - Maison MK
Maison MK, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 07/01/09 - 11/02/09 & 17/02/09 - 31/03/09.
Stay 7 nights, pay 5 & added value - Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus
Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus, Morocco
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 plus receive a choice of ONE of the following: one 30 minute massage for two; one set dinner for two; or complimentary transfers. Valid 09/01/09 - 30/09/09.
Stay 7 nights, pay 5 & added value - Angsana Riad Lydines
Angsana Riad Lydines, Morocco
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 plus receive a choice of ONE of the following: one 30 minute massage for two; one set dinner for two; or complimentary transfers. Valid 09/01/09 - 30/09/09.
Stay 7 nights, pay 5 & added value - Angsana Riad Si Said
Angsana Riad Si Said, Morocco
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5 plus receive a choice of ONE of the following: one 30 minute massage for two; one set dinner for two; or complimentary transfers. Valid 09/01/09 - 30/09/09.
Complimentary room for children - Jnane Tamsna
Jnane Tamsna, Morocco
Book a room for minimum of 5 nights at the rate of 2 full paying adults and receive a complimentary room of the same type for children. Valid on selected room types. Valid 12/02/09 - 28/02/09.
30% off room rates - Villa des Orangers
Villa des Orangers, Morocco
Stay between 15/06/09 - 15/09/09 and receive 30% off room rates.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valid 01/05/09 - 31/08/09.
Summer Offer - Amanjena
Amanjena, Morocco
Special package rates available 01/06/09 - 15/10/09. Book a Pavilion Bassin and receive a complimentary upgrade to Pavilion Piscine at time of reservation subject to availability. Plus complimentary full board. Minimum stay of four nights applies.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 & Added value - Riyad Al Moussika
Riyad Al Moussika, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Plus Hammam including free exfoliation and Ghassoul treatment followed by a free massage with natural essential oils. Valid 01/06/09 - 30/06/09 & 01/08/09 - 31/08/09.
Children stay free - Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
2 children upto 11 years stay free when sharing same suite as parents. Valid 01/07/09 - 31/08/09 & 16/10/09 - 01/11/09.
Free Nights + Added Value - L'Heure Bleue Palais & Spa
L'Heure Bleue Palais & Spa, Morocco
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Also receive a room upgrade, subject to availability, and a 30 minute spa treatment for 2.
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5. Also receive a room upgrade, subject to availability, a 50 minute spa treatment per person and a complimentary guided tour.
Valid 15/07/09 - 15/09/09.
Free Nights - Riyad Al Moussika
Riyad Al Moussika, Morocco
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2 or stay 6 nights, pay for 4 or stay 9 nights, pay for 6.
Valid until 20/12/09 and between 10/01/10 - 28/02/10.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 - Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 including breakfast. Valid 28/01/10 - 25/03/10.
Complimentary Breakfast - Amanjena
Amanjena, Morocco
Receive complimentary breakfast.
Valid 13/01/10-01/04/10 and 17/04/10-30/09/10. Minimum 4 night stay, maximum 2 people per room.
Free Nights - Maison MK
Maison MK, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valentine's Day Special includes complimentary rose petal bath & bottle of champagne upon arrival. Valid 14/02/10.
Free Nights - Maison MK
Maison MK, Morocco
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Valentine's Day Special includes complimentary rose petal bath & bottle of champagne upon arrival. Valid 14/02/10.
Free Nights - L'Heure Bleue Palais & Spa
L'Heure Bleue Palais & Spa, Morocco
Stay 3 nights, pay for 2. Also includes upgrade at time of booking (subject to availability) and traditional Moroccan exfoliation at the Spa for two people (30 mins per person).
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5. Also includes upgrade at time of booking (subject to availability), one massage at the Spa for two people (50 mins per person) and a walking tour of Essaouira with local guide.
Valid 05/01/10 - 31/03/10 and 01/06/10 - 15/07/10.
Summer Oasis Package - Amanjena
Amanjena, Morocco
Includes upgrade from Pavilion to Pavilion Bassin, Pavilion Bassin to Pavilion Piscine, Maison to Maison Jardin or Maison Jardin to Al Hamra Maison, complimentary full board (excluding beverages) and complimentary transfer to/from Marrakech airport. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Valid 01/05/10 - 30/09/10
Romance in Marrakech - Amanjena
Amanjena, Morocco
Includes 2 nights accommodation, one romantic dinner at Amanjena's restaurant, one massage per person, daily continental breakfast, romantic room set up and complimentary airport transfers to/from Marrakech airport.
Discounted Rates - Villa des Orangers
Villa des Orangers, Morocco
30% discount on accommodation rates.
Valid 15/06/10 - 15/09/10.
Free Nights - La Sultana Marrakech
La Sultana Marrakech, Morocco
Stay 4 nights pay for 3 or stay 7 nights pay for 5. Also includes welcome VIP in room, room upgrade where available at check-in, tea and Moroccan pastry upon arrival and breakfast on the panoramic terraces.
Valid 14/06/10 - 30/09/10.
Free Night - Twin Centre - La Sultana Marrakech
La Sultana Marrakech, Morocco
Stay 7 nights and pay for 6. Applies when booking a minimum 2 nights in both La Sultana Marrakech and La Sultana Qualida and a minimum of 7 nights in total.
Also includes VIP welcome in room, mint tea and home made pastries upon arrival, free access to cardio-training and Jacuzzi.
Valid until 20/12/10.
Free Night - Twin Centre - La Sultana Oualidia
La Sultana Oualidia, Morocco
Stay 7 nights and pay for 6. Applies when booking a minimum 2 nights in both La Sultana Marrakech and La Sultana Qualida and a minimum of 7 nights in total.
Also includes VIP welcome in room, mint tea and home made pastries upon arrival, free access to cardio-training and Jacuzzi.
Valid until 20/12/10.
Free Nights - Mazagan Beach Resort
Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5.
Valid until 30/06/10.
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6. Applies to selected room types.
Valid 01/07/10 - 12/09/10.
Stay 4 nights, pay for 3. Applies to seelcted room types.
Valid 11/09/10 - 31/10/10.
Honeymoon & Anniversary Offer - Mazagan Beach Resort
Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco
Includes upgrade from King Room to King Room Prime Ocean View, bottle of Champagne on arrival and Spa treatment for two. Wedding certificate required at time of booking or on arrival. Only valid up to maximum 6 months after the wedding or on the anniversary date.
Valid until 17/12/10.
Unlimited Golf Offer - Mazagan Beach Resort
Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco
Includes unlimited access to the Gary Player Golf Course. Applies to selected room types. Maximum 2 adults per room per day. Minimum stay 7 nights.
Valid 01/07/10 - 12/09/10.
Discounted Rates - Mazagan Beach Resort
Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco
20% discount on rates. Applies to selected room types. Minimum stay 4 nights, maximum stay 6 nights.
Valid 01/07/10 - 12/09/10.
Free Nights - Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot, Morocco
Stay 7 nights pay for 6. Valid 01/07/10 - 31/08/10.
Complimentary Half Board - Mazagan Beach Resort
Mazagan Beach Resort, Morocco
Stay 3 nights or more and receive complimentary half board. Applies to selected room types.
Valid 10/08/10 - 10/09/10.
Honeymoon Package - La Sultana Marrakech
La Sultana Marrakech, Morocco
Available for 3 or 5 nights including romantic welcome in room (wine or champagne, according to room category booked, bubble bath with rose petals and candles), breakfast in your room or on the terraces, Hammam & angel's skin, relaxing 30 minutes massage in duo with essential oils, late check-out and upgrade subject to availability. 5 night package also includes one night dining under the stars on a private terrace tasting Moroccan specialities (drinks excluded).
Valid until 22/12/10.
Honeymoon Package - La Sultana Oualidia
La Sultana Oualidia, Morocco
Available for 3 or 5 nights including romantic welcome in room (wine or champagne, according to room category booked, bubble bath with rose petals and candles), breakfast in your room or on the terraces, Hammam & angel's skin, relaxing 30 minutes massage in duo with essential oils, late check-out and upgrade subject to availability. 5 night package also includes one night dining under the stars on a private terrace tasting Moroccan specialities (drinks excluded).
Valid until 22/12/10.
Romance in Marrakech - Amanjena
Amanjena, Morocco
Includes one romantic dinner excluding beverages at Amanjena's restaurant, one massage per person per stay, daily continental breakfast for two, romantic room set up, complimentary airport transfers from/to Marrakech.
Minimum stay 2 nights, valid 01/10/10 - 19/10/10 and 01/11/10 - 26/12/10.