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. ...

Morocco Wall Map at 1:1, 250, 000, size 99 x 88 cm (39” x 35” approx), with bold altitude coloring showing the Atlas Mountains & the topography of the rest of the country. Western Sahara is covered at 1:2, 500, 000. Many place names are also given in Arabic alphabet. Bold altitude colouring shows the topography, with plenty of names of various geographical

Features: mountain ranges, peaks, passes, deserts, etc. Additional graphics indicate salt flats, deserts, swamps, caves, wadis, oasis & water wells. Road network

Includes:: local tracks & gives driving distances on main routes. Railways, domestic airports & the country’s internal administrative boundaries are also marked. Symbols highlight various places in interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, forts, locations of rock paintings, beaches, campsites, etc. Names of selected towns, of administrative provinces & of selected topographic features are also shown in Arabic alphabet. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 1°; an extensive index of localities is next to the map. Map legend

Includes:: English & Arabic.* This title is also available folded.





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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.” ...

Marrakech evokes images of labyrinthine souks, vibrant colours, & minarets stretching towards the sky, with a background of exotic scents wafting from food stalls. Further afield, the white walls & sea breeze of Essaouira are a refreshing break; the cool, snow-topped Atlas Mountains offer much to be discovered; & the medieval streets of Fes are Morocco at its most mysterious. From the vibrant Jemaa el Fna square to trekking in spectacular valleys, Footprint`s Handbook will help you make the most of your trip to Morocco.
- Practicalities section with indispensable information on getting there & around.
- Highlights maps of the region so you know what not to miss.
- Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink & sleep.
- Detailed street maps for Marrakech, Essaouira, Fes & other key destinations.
- Slim enough to fit in your pocket. From the bright cobalt blues of Jardin Majorelle to the red rocks of gorges & canyons, this concise Footprint Handbook will show the the best of Morocco without weighing you down.




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