Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Imperial Cities, Middle Atlas & the East Highlights
Dive into the warren of the
medina
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) looking for souqs and souvenirs in ancient Fez
Time travel amid the mosaic-strewn Roman ruins of
Volubilis
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)
Explore the outsized imperial architecture of
Meknès
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)
Spend a day and night on pilgrimage in the holy town of
Moulay Idriss
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)
Hike in the
Ifrane National Park
(
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)
in the Middle Atlas
Enjoy the sound of the sublime at the
Festival of World Sacred Music
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) in Fez
Make like a troglodyte in the weird caverns of
Gouffre du Friouato
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)
Getting There & Away
The train line connects the region's major cities to the coast, with direct links from Tangier,
Rabat and Casablanca, as well as Oujda and Nador. There are also direct flights from
Europe - primarily France - to Fez and Oujda. Fez and Oujda link into Royal Air Maroc's
internal flight network, via Casablanca.
Getting Around
From Marrakesh and Casablanca, the train line runs east through Meknès, Fez and Taza all
the way to Oujda. Travelling around the mountainous Middle Atlas, however, requires
catching a bus or hiring a grand taxi.