Why Morocco? Where is Morocco anyway?
Morocco sits on the top of the African continent across from Gibraltar.
It is at about the same latitude as South Carolina and central Georgia. This is a stable monarchy with a young, educated King and Queen. He has done good things for the development of this ancient country. "Maroc" was the first African country to have 3G. It is electrified and its large agricultural resources are supported by a fine national irrigation system.
Everyone has heard of Casablanca and Tangiers. Most have heard some version of "Marrakesh Express" and may see Marrakesh as a hippie haven and den of drugs.
In planning this trip, I wanted to see as much of traditional and authentic Morocco as possible. I wanted also to avoid places that are more European than Moroccan or that reflect too much of the French "Protectorate" that managed Morocco between the World Wars. So I got planning.
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