Sunday, November 3, 2013

The Fabulous Journey Of A Morocco Private Tour

By Allyson Burke


A Morocco private tour will be an exceptional journey through the many layers and centuries of a remarkable ancient and modern culture. This nation located in Western Sahara desert, with beaches on the Mediterranean and Atlantic is a North African getaway. Moroccan lore is marvelously convoluted. The people, the food and music are warm, lulling, and exotic. Fantastic buildings from the Roman empire lie in ruins. These sites await you as the preeminent treasures of a country alive with 35 million inhabitants.

The changeable Moroccan landscape from the burnt orange desert sands to the lovely bluish nights and purple sea are made to be filmed and photographed. Gorgeous people shrouded in hand dyed fabric chatter endlessly while trading. Warm afternoons are slow paced; quiet. Fabulous literature from this region plays up the lore and fiction of its people with a great emphasis upon the setting of starry skies, endless beaches and dunes, colorful textiles, jewelry, heated tempers and multiple dialects and cultures.

The nation is politically set up as a kingdom. One must discover its imperial capitals. These are ancient cities decked out in treasure and history. 9th century Fes has long been a refined cultural center. It is believed to be the home of the oldest university which was founded in 859. Marrakesh, about which song writer Joni Mitchell trilled, was created in the 11th century and is now one of the most important in Morocco. This wonderful city is most famous for its reddish sandstone walls and buildings, sumptuous palaces and mosques. It is also known for the medina, modern neighborhoods and its bustling economy and tourism.

The country's capital, Rabat, from the twelfth century is poised on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg and has a shipping port as well as capital buildings and foreign embassies. The city lies across the river from Sale and together with Casablanca they form one of the most densely populated areas.

Exceptional activities such as camel riding await you. Treks can be taken to the desert or mountains. Cultural museums and ruins of ancient monuments are found throughout. Modern shopping lies next to the most traditional of medina, kasbah or other market where vendors and stalls are crammed in and shouting their wares. Foods for cooking wonderfully aromatic dishes can be found in these places. Taking a class is a good idea.

Many tours will take place in comfortable air conditioned vans which pick you up at the airport, on bikes, camels, and by foot. There are special trips which leave from Spain and day trips to Tangier with short stops in both Tangier and Casablanca ports. Relive romance with William Burroughs, Paul Bowles, and Tennessee Williams' books in your back pocket.

Languages are mingled together in Arabic, French, and Berber dialect. Spanish is also frequent as there was colonial presence at one time. Anyone traveling should take in the daily life and savor it as long as possible. Time is very different in Morocco. Short day trips to Tangier, Casablanca and small coastal towns can be had and add dimension to your visit.

Lastly, a Moroccan private tour would not be complete with out the modern trance music, chabbi, a kick boxing match, or a plate of luscious desert dates under the palms. Local bars, clubs and eateries abound and best of all, talking to people makes the trip worth it.




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