Valencia and Genoa via Barcelona.
» » The new Livorno service takes 56 hours.
» » The three weekly Genoa sailings take about 50 hours.
Tours
There is no shortage of tour operators running organised trips to Morocco. Perusing the
adverts in weekend newspapers or travel magazines like Wanderlust (www.wanderlust.co.uk)
can overwhelm you with choice.
See also Click here and Click here for specialist operators offering activities from climbing to
rafting.
Heritage Tours (www.heritagetoursonline.com; US) Top-end customised travel with an
emphasis on culture and history, including an itinerary focusing on Jewish Morocco.
Ibertours Travel (www.ibertours.com.au; Australia) Moroccan, Spanish and Portuguese
specialist running tours typically starting in Spain, from exploring Morocco’s Andalusian heritage
to ascending Jebel Toubkal.
Naturally Morocco (www.naturallymorocco.co.uk; UK) Eco-tourist operator, deeply involved in
local communities, especially around Taroudannt ( Click here ). Special-interest tours include
horse riding, wildlife, kayaking, rafting around Bin el-Ouidane Dam and yoga.
Sherpa Expeditions (www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk; UK) A well-respected trekking
company that organises escorted and self-guided treks in the High Atlas and Jebel Sarhro.
Travel Zest (www.travelzest.com; UK) Offers diverse packages including beach holidays,
family trips, romantic getaways and city breaks.
Yallahtrek (www.yallahmorocco.com; Taliouine) The Jebel Siroua trekking specialist also
offers cultural activities for individuals, groups and families ( Click here ).
GETTING AROUND
Getting around Morocco is pretty straightforward – transport networks between towns are
good, and even off the beaten track there’s often something going your way. RAM offers
internal flights, the rail network is excellent in linking the major cities, and large bus companies
like CTM are comfortable and efficient. Local networks are cheaper and more cheerful but do
the job.
Car hire is relatively expensive but gives you the most freedom, although navigating the big
cities can be stressful. Good sealed roads are generally the order of the day, with much
investment being poured into areas like the Rif to improve their connectivity. Roads in remote
mountain and desert areas are often just piste .
Air
» » National carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM; 0890 00 08 00; www.royalairmaroc.com) is the
main domestic airline.
» » RAM serves Tangier, Nador, Oujda, Fez, Casablanca, Er-Rachidia, Marrakesh, Essaouira,
Agadir, Laâyoune and Dakhla.
» » Most flights involve changing in Mohammed V International Airport, Casablanca, which RAM
uses as a hub.