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Baedeker is proud to welcome this brand new guide to Morocco. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 250 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the exotic souks and royal cities to wild mountain scenery and magnificent Saharan desert, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective and include Kasbah and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts cover Morocco's fascinating history, tracing key events such as Islamization, changing dynasties, the colonial period and much more. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life. Throughout the guide you will also find answers to Morocco's more intriguing cultural questions such as 'Why do Berber women wear only silver jewellery?' and 'Where can you find God's spider web?'. A comprehensive 'Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need, including accommodation, transport, food and drink, health, shopping, money and much more, not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities and those travelling with children. It reveals when and where you can catch festivals and holidays throughout the year and also highlights where the most beautiful beaches can be found. There are plenty of 'Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places and sights information, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide is accompanied by a large, fully indexed, pull-out map, along with 46 detailed maps and plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay and top venues to eat and drink en route. There are 5 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of this captivating country and its diverse regions. Whether you want to explore bustling souks, lonely desert landscapes, high mountain passes or simply relax on the beach, there is a tour to suit you and the time you have to spare. Top sights are clearly plotted along the way with the distances marked between them to help you plan your route. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet that allows you to keep the guide and map together whilst ensuring that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker - setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
Contents
BACKGROUND: Land of Contrasts; Facts; Nature; Climate; Flora and Fauna; A Rare and Special Tree; Population, Politics, Economy; Ramadan Fever; History; Settlement, Early Kingdoms; The Roman Period, Islamization; Changing Dynasties; Rulers through the Centuries: Alaouites (since 1667); Colonial Period (1912-56); After Independence; Arts and Culture; A Historical Survey of Art; Islamic Arabic Architecture; White Cubes with Miraculous Powers; Music and Dance; Famous People. PRACTICALITIES: Accomodation; Arrival, Before the Journey; Beaches; Children in Morocco; Electricity; Emergency; Etiquette and Customs; Festivals and Holidays; Food and Drink; A Land Fragrant with Tea; Health; Information; Language; Literature; Media; Money; Opening Hours; Personal Safety; Post and Communications; Prices; Shopping; Sport and Outdoors; Time; Transport; Travellers with Disabilities; When to Go. TOURS: Travelling in Morocco; Tour 1: The Lure of the Desert; Tour 2: Trip through the Pre-Sahara; Tour 3: Over Mountain Passes into the Draa Valley; Tour 4: Mountains, Sous Citrus Valley and the Coast; Tour 5: Round Trip through Northern Morocco. SIGHTS FROM A to Z: Agadir; Al-Hoceima; Asilah; Casablanca; 3D: Hassan II Mosque; Ceuta; Chefchaouen; Dades Valley; 3D: Kasbah; Draa Valley; Dumb Dromedary?; El-Jadida; Essaouira; Fes; Everday Life behind the Walls; Figuig; Guelmim; Larache, Lixus; Marrakech; Meknes; Melilla; Ouarzazate; Play it Again, Sam; Ouezzane; Oujda; Rabat; 3D: Mausoleum ofM ohammed V; Safi; Tafraoute; Tangier; Inspired by Light, Colour and Form; Taroudannt; Taza; Tetouan; Tiznit; Western Sahara; Ziz Valley, Tafilalt. Glossary; Index; List of Maps and Illustrations; Photo Credits; Publishers Information.
