MOROCCO

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh's medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat's Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water. Explore Morocco holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Morocco is a gateway to Africa, and a country of dizzying diversity. Here you'll find epic mountain ranges, ancient cities, sweeping deserts – and warm hospitality.

Capital: Rabat
Currency: Moroccan dirham
Capital and largest city: Jerusalem (internationally unrecognized); 31^o47′N 35^o13′E / 31.783^oN 35.217^oE
Points of interest: Destinations: Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat, Agadir