Trekking through the Rif Mountains in Talassemtane National Park is superb, and largely
undiscovered compared with High Atlas routes. From Chefchaouen, multiday trails lead through
forests of cedar, cork oak and fir.
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Imperial Cities, Middle Atlas & the East
Souqs
History
Food
SOUQS
Fez medina includes the henna souq (actually best for blue pottery) and the Carpenters’ Souq,
with thrones built for weddings. Meknès has souqs devoted to textiles, jewellery, carpets and
embroidery, and Middle Atlas souqs are piled with Berber carpets.
HISTORY
Fez medina is the world’s largest living medieval Islamic city, and the Fès Festival of World
Sacred Music showcases Sufi musical traditions. Memories of Meknès’ past glories remain in
its imperial city; Volubilis was a Roman outpost; Moulay Idriss is dedicated to its 8th-century
namesake; and an 11th-century minaret overlooks oasis town Figuig.
FOOD
Fez’ nationally renowned dishes include wild thistle/artichoke stew, and the medina has a snail
stand. The Middle Atlas has home-grown delights, such as the red goodies at Sefrou’s Cherry
Festival.
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Southern Morocco & Western Sahara
Coastal Hideaways
Oases
Activities
COASTAL HIDEAWAYS
En route to the Sahara, remote seaside escapes offer empty beaches and dilapidated charm.