Morocco

Morocco

Ever since Humphrey Bogart put Casablanca on the map with that classic line, "Here's Looking At you kid", Morocco has had a certain mystical appeal.

A visit to Marrakech and to the Atlas mountains nearby provides a taste of what this North African country has to offer. It is a world away from what we are accustomed to on the European continent, as these images suggest. Friendly people, the energy of the souks, and the frenzy of the main square in Marrakech add to the magic.

If it is a true Moroccan experience you are after, be sure to stay in a traditional Riad in the Medina, the walled center of this city of 2 million people. It will provide a lifetime of memories that are not likely to fade with time.