Morocco at 1:1, 000, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper. The map, part of Reise Know-How’s highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides Morocco north/south with a generous overlap between the sides: Marrakesh, the Toubkal Massif & Essaouira are included on both sides. The southern part of Western Sahara is shown as an inset at 1:2, 500, 000. Names of larger towns are in addition given in Arabic. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with spot heights & mountain passes, names of mountain ranges & peaks, seasonal rivers & lakes, salt pans, oases & wells. National parks are highlighted. Road information

Includes:: dirt roads & tracks, indicating scenic routes, locations of petrol stations & river fords, plus intermediate driving distances on main routes. Railways & local airfields are also shown. Symbols mark various places of interest: campsites, UNESCO World Heritage sites, forts & religious buildings, archaeological sites, beaches, surfing & fishing locations, viewpoints, etc. The map has a latitude/longitude grid at intervals of 1º & an index of localities. Map legend

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Morocco in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...

This title features much more selective & detailed accommodation listings than ever before. Our authors take you just a street or two from the main attractions to find the souqs, cafes & hammams that only the locals know, & to the towns yet to be discovered by the masses. Incorporating 195 traveller tips & suggestions to perfect the world's best guide to Morocco, this title features colour chapters highlighting businesses & organisations innovating for sustainable travel. ...

Apart from Walter Harris, until 1912 no foreigner had access to Morocco, which was closed to foreigners; its mountainous interior unexplored. Harris lived in Morocco for 35 years & as correspondent for The Times he observed every aspect of its life. He describes the unfettered Sultanate in all its dark, melodramatic splendour. Harris was an intimate of at least three of the ruling Sultans & a man capable of befriending even his kidnapper. Included in this volume is his account of his most audacious expedition. Only three Christians had ever visited the walled city of Sheshouan: one was poisoned, one came for an hour disguised as a rabbi
- the other was Walter Harris.
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Morocco in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

An innovative mix of travelogue & armchair travel, this book is presented as an ideal photo album of a trip to Morocco the kind of album that everyone wishes they had the time or skill to put together, without the hassle of sifting through crumpled leaflets or fuzzy photos of monuments hidden behind the heads of strangers. Organized thematically rather than geographically, each chapter reflects one of the travellers abiding impressions: the vibrant colours of the souks & textiles; the hubbub of its city streets; the country`s natural phenomena & more. It is also peppered throughout with reproductions of such mementos as posters, ticket stubs, newspaper cuttings, labels & postcards. ...

Morocco’s Atlas Mountains with its neighbouring deserts & coastal areas on GPS compatible maps at 1:160, 000 published by EWP & West Col Productions with cartography based on the Russian military survey & additional tourist information on the reverse. The maps use the cartography of the Russian military survey of the area, providing a very detailed representation of the terrain, with contours at 40m intervals plus graphics and/or colouring to show features such as cliffs, ravines, sand ridges & dunes, various types of vegetation, etc. All place names are given in the Latin alphabet. Road information

Includes:: unsurfaced roads & tracks. Where main roads meet the edge of the map, the distance to the next large town is stated. Selected high passes are annotated to show months when passable. Railways & local airports are marked & a range of symbols indicate various landmarks & places of interest, including mountain refuges & forestry buildings, oasis, caves, etc. Interesting locations are highlighted. Each sheet covers 40’ of latitude & 1° of longitude & has a grid based on the Kronstadt system which, according to the publishers’ notes, is related closely to the UTM system & is suitable for a GPS set to UTM or MGRS. The maps also have either additional margin ticks or a grid for latitude & longitude. On the reverse are illustrated notes about the area, plus a glossary of Berber terms & notes on transliteration of local names. Map legend & all the texts are in English & French.

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Beginning with Morocco`s incorporation into the Roman Empire, this book charts the country`s uneasy passage to the 21st century & reflects on the nation of citizens that is emerging from a diverse population of Arabs, Berbers, & Africans. This history of Morocco provides a glimpse of an imperial world, from which only the architectural treasures remain, & a profound insight into the economic, political, & cultural influences that will shape this country`s future. ...

In “ Morocco
- In The Labyrinth Of Dreams”, Walter M. Weiss travels the breadth & depth of this magnificent country’s social &
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While much of the Middle East is now engulfed in conflict & repression, Morocco remains a curious anomaly: peaceful & open to the West, it has provided refuge for artists & writers for generations, & it remains an exotic destination for many curious travelers. The country has been influenced by an incredible variety of peoples Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Muslims, Jews, & most of Europe s colonizers have played a role & modern Moroccan society is no less rich & varied. In ” Morocco, ” Walter M. Weiss brings extensive knowledge of the region to bear as he travels the breadth & depth of the country s social & geographical contrasts. Berber villagers of the mountains are for the most part still illiterate & consider their king to be divinely chosen, while businessmen in Casablanca s towering offices dream of closer ties to the European Union. Weiss visits the settings of modern legends, such as Tangier, as well as the two medieval ”centres Fes” & ” Meknes, ” & sees earthen ”kasbahs” & Marrakech s bazaar. On the way, he meets acrobats, Sufi musicians, pilgrims, craftsmen, beatniks, rabbis, & Berber farmers a kaleidoscope of variety & cultural influence.” ...