Magical Moroccan Cruises

Morocco is one of the more popular cruise destinations in North Western Africa, and, depending on exactly which cruise deals is booked, travellers could find themselves exploring such exotic Moroccan cities as Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat and Agadir.

Cruises that feature fabulous Moroccan cities as ports of call can range from a quick 7-night getaway to a 21-night Mediterranean round trip, but the grand-daddy of all cruises that include time to be spent in mysterious Morocco must surely be the 107-night Around the World extravaganza. Whatever the length of the trip, however, Morocco will stand out in everyone's mind as one of the most memorable of all destinations.

Whether you choose the cruise that ships you off to Bogart and Bergman's fabled Casablanca - where the main must-see is the Hassan II Mosque with its tallest-in-the-world 210m high minaret - or the cruise that takes you to Tangier with its white-columned Sultan's palace, the Dar-el-Makhzen, and its 1920s-styled Cafe Haha, famous worldwide for its mint tea, Morocco will soon carve itself a special place in your heart. Casablanca - complete with compelling Kasbah - and bustling Tangier are not the only Moroccan ports of call, however, and fun can also be had at faraway Moroccan places with strange sounding names like Agadir, Dakhla, Rabat and Safi.

Agadir is one of the most popular cities in southwest Morocco and is perfect for culture vultures who can have the time of their life exploring the city's several museums, which include the Le Musse des Arts Berberes - Museum of Berber Arts - and the Musee de Talborjt "La Casbah". Dakhla, on the other hand, will delight sports enthusiasts, and they can look forward to spending their shore time in this city, which is claimed by both The Kingdom of Morocco and Western Sahara, trying out kite surfing and windsurfing as well as the fine art of surf casting.

Those whose cruises stop at Rabat, which is the country's capital and which is located near the Bou Regreg estuary with its ancient Carthaginian and Phoenician ruins, must make time to tour the imposing Mausoleum of Mohammed V as well as the ancient Roman necropolis at Chellah. Finally, for those who enjoy haggling in mysterious bazaars over intriguingly dusty artefacts, a visit to the Central Medina in Safi comes highly recommended. Safi, which is located on the western coast, is also known for its local soccer team, Olympic Safi, and, if the cruise schedule allows, why not catch a Moroccan soccer match or two.

No matter which Moroccan cities are on the cruise's itinerary, however, travellers exploring this fabled country will never forget their Moroccan experiences and will always want to return to The Kingdom of Morocco.