Morocco

Morocco is a wonderful tapestry of colors. In Marrakesh, these range from the brilliant green, blue and white tiles of the mosques to the earthy ochre of the ramparts, and from the rich reds of the carpets to the deep pinks of the flowers in the gardens. In the High Atlas Mountains, brown slopes contrast with both the snow on the peaks and the green valleys far below. Even the food is colorful, featuring zucchinis, eggplants and red capsicums.

A different way of life

Our trips to Morocco reveal a different way of life, one that in many ways has remained unchanged for centuries. The trails that you follow in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains have linked villages since they were built and are still used by muleteers and shepherds. As you walk, you pass men selling goods from baskets strapped to the backs of donkeys, or mining salt as they have done for generations, and women working the fields by hand, gathering firewood or tending to their sheep. Even in the cities – especially in the souks (markets) of the medinas (old towns) – you can feel as if you have been transported back in time.

Health & visas

This being Africa rather than Europe, you will need to check up on the passport and visa requirements well before you travel, and also look into health. It is generally recommended that you ensure you are up to date with your tetanus jabs and are immunized against hepatitis A, typhoid and polio, but you should seek advice from your doctor.

Our walking tours:

• Through the Foothills (grade 1-2)
• Beneath Djebel Toubkal (grade 2-3)
• Into the High Atlas (grade 2-3)

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