Morocco

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Publication Date: 2005-09-01
Features:
I. TravelandLeisure "Downtoearthaccurateinformationforeverybudget,enthusiasticallywritten."
II. Now in a seventh edition, Lonely Planet's guide to Morocco includes dedicated chapters on trekking, history, and food as well as an arts and culture chapter written by an expert fluent in Moroccan Arabic and Berber. The all-woman author team provides a female perspective on the country. This edition also includes a new preplanning section.
1. Up-front colour highlights section plus "top 10" lists
2. Detailed itineraries reveal classic and less-travelled routes
3. Unmatched history, culture, and background information, with expert author contributions
4. Easy-to-use maps with cross-referencing to text
III. Features colour highlights sections, easy-to-use grid-referenced maps, and insightful history, culture, food, and environment chapters by specialised contributors. These Lonely Planet Country Guides are the country guides for independent travellers.
IV. Be inspired by the adventure of Morocco – take a camel trek through the Sahara, hunt out bargains in an exotic souq, soak up the buzz of Marrakesh then catch some waves off a pristine Atlantic beach. Experience the colour, life, and lure of the Maghreb with our comprehensive guide.
1. STAY IN STYLE on any budget in cosy kasbahs or glam riads
2. GET AROUND with 97 detailed maps of the cities and more remote regions
3. YOUR TASTE BUDS with our enticing chapter on Moroccan food and drink
4. EXPLORE the insider’s Marrakesh with our walking tour through the souqs and tips on this happening city
5. GET HIGH above it all – our trekking chapter gives advice on the best mountain journeys
Morocco is a country in northwest Africa on the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Inhabited from ancient times by Berbers, the region became a Roman province in the 1st century A.D. and was conquered by Arabs in the 7th century. The country was later united (11th–13th century) under Berber-Muslim dynasties. The French established a protectorate over most of the region in 1912, and in 1956 Morocco achieved independence as a kingdom. Rabat is the capital and Casablanca is the largest city. Population: 32,700,000.