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Toubkal Trek from Imlil: Route, Days, Guide Rules and When to Go
Toubkal, at 4,167 m the highest mountain in North Africa, is usually climbed in two days from the village of Imlil. The route, the…
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Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech: Distance and What to Expect
The Ouzoud Waterfalls, 110 m high, are about three hours’ drive from Marrakech. How far they are, what the day looks like and how…
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Morocco with Kids: Planning a Family Trip to the Desert and the Atlas
What a family trip to Morocco looks like in practice: how far things really are, a desert close to Marrakech for short stays, and…
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Marrakech to Merzouga: Distance, Driving Time and the Best Way to Go
Merzouga is 556 km from Marrakech by road, about ten hours of driving without stops. Here is the route, every way to get there,…
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How Far Are the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech? Getting There and Where to Go
The High Atlas begins about an hour’s drive from Marrakech. Real drive times to Asni, Imlil, the Ourika valley and Oukaïmeden, and what each…
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Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: How Far, How to Get There, What to See
Essaouira is under three hours from Marrakech by road. How to get there (there is no train), and what to see in a day…
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Aït Ben Haddou Day Trip from Marrakech: The Road, the Ksar and the Films
Aït Ben Haddou, the fortified ksar where Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed, is a long but rewarding day from Marrakech over the…
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Agafay Desert vs the Sahara: Which One Should You Choose?
Agafay is a stony desert under an hour from Marrakech. The Sahara’s big dunes are a 10-hour drive away. Here is how they differ…
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Morocco Travel Faqs
What about the language? Most of the inhabitants of the Atlas region are Berber. They speak Berber and Arabic, and many speak French. Depending…
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Interesting Facts About Morocco
Corrected & Clarified Facts about Morocco Morocco is located in the northwest corner of Africa. The country’s official name is the Kingdom of Morocco.…