Lifestyle Asia

A MOROCCO MOMENT

A destination that often makes it to exotic travel bucket lists is the Kingdom of Morocco—the gateway to Africa known to intrepid travelers and wanderlusters for its artisan culture, ancient Medinas, and spectacular landscapes.

Searching #morocco on Instagram pulls up scenes that are a far cry from monotonous urban life: epic sunrises across miles of sandy dunes, labyrinthine alleyways, stalls upon stalls of ceramics, hand-loomed rugs and brass lanterns, intricate zellige tilework, arched doorways, and secret courtyards.

Much of what we attribute to this country is from social media and Hollywood films such as Casablanca and Babel, but with a culture steeped in so much history as well as Middle Eastern and European influences, there’s definitely more that meets the eye than carpets and mint tea.

We recommend 10-14 days to fully immerse in the magic that Morocco has to offer. The landscapes are as dizzyingly diverse as its people, boasting scenic coastal drives to

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