A warm and friendly people

Morocco is considered an Arab-Berber country. Berbers are identified primarily by their language but also by traditional customs including distinctive music and dance. Arabic remains the official language of Morocco while many people also speak French.

The breadth of Morocco’s history has created a rich and varied cuisine. You may be familiar with dishes such as couscous and tangine but there are now also more recent fusions of traditional dishes with modern French and Spanish influences.

The most commonly eaten meat in Morocco is lamb. The breed of sheep in North Africa has much of its fat concentrated in its tail creating a subtle and delicious taste.

Fancy a cuppa?

The most popular drink is green tea with mint and usually accompanied with hard sugar cones or lumps. Traditionally, Moroccan tea pots have long curved pouring spouts, allowing the tea to be poured even into tiny glasses from a height and the technique of pouring tea is as crucial as the quality of the tea.

Other activities

Modern Marrakech has a lot to offer the cosmopolitan traveller. Night clubs such as www.pachamarrakech.com with its award winning Alain Ducasse restaurant can make for a truly memorable night. Other venues to enjoy fine dining are www.foundouk.com and www.comptoirdarna.com.

Cuisine is but one of the fantastic reasons for going to Marrakech. There is also the souks, mosques and ornate gates that make up the old town or medina.

As far as activities are concerned there is Sking in the Atlas Mountains, 4x4 safaris, quad biking or even guided tours in to the Sahara.

Did you know? Yves Saint Laurent has owned a home in Marrakesh for years.