Marrakech, The High Atlas and Essaouira (Footprint Africa) (Footprint Full-Colour Guide)

Marrakech, The High Atlas and Essaouira (Footprint Africa) (Footprint Full-Colour Guide)

by JuliusHonnor (Author)

Synopsis

Stroll through 'The Red City' and discover a medieval world full of flavoursome food stalls, vibrant souks, acrobats, musicians and snake-charmers: it's easy to see why Marrakech is one of North Africa's best-loved destinations. Head south to the dramatic High Atlas Mountains which offer a veritable feast of experiences, from skiing and trekking to sightseeing or simple R&R. Enjoy the slower pace of life and the sleepy coastal town of Essaouira, where you can wander through the whitewashed streets or find yourself swept along one of its many beautiful beaches. Discover this region for yourself with Footprint's brand new full-colour guide, including a stand alone Popout map, perfect for navigating your way around. Perfect for planning your trip with lively and entertaining features on everything from trekking in the Toubkal mountains to driving in the Draa Valley Compact Popout map of Marrakech Great tips on navigating your way around Marrakech's medina and hints on how to haggle Lather up with a guide to the hammams Culinary low-down including the best cookery courses

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
Published: 12 Nov 2009

ISBN 10: 1906098875
ISBN 13: 9781906098872

Author Bio
Julius Honnor is a travel writer and photographer based in London. He has written and updated several books for Footprint, including Footprint's Bolivia and various bits of Italy. He first visited Morocco in the early 1990s. Having grown up on the edge of Dartmoor, he was initially attracted by its big open spaces; he now finds Morocco's narrow winding streets equally intriguing. More from Julius at juliushonnor.com.