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The Kingdom of Morocco (Arabic المملكة المغربية) is a country in northwest Africa. It has a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean that reaches past the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Algeria to the east, though the Algerian border is closed, Western Sahara to the south, the Mediterranean Sea and Spain to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to its west. Morocco claims ownership of Western Sahara and has administered most of the territory since 1975. Its status is disputed, pending a United Nations referendum. Currently, Morocco is the only country in Africa not part of the African Union.

 

  
     
   

Tangier, Fez, Casablanca, Marrakech... just the names of these cities stir a hint of spice in the nostrils. Morocco has been thoroughly mythologised and for good reason. Travellers extol the country's unique living history, its shimmering light and its extraordinary art.

Morocco is the ideal African starting point for the traveller. An easy hop from Europe, it is hectic but friendly and stimulating as well. Open-air markets throughout the country are piled high with rugs, woodwork, jewellery and leather - said to be the softest in the world.

Morocco has developed an elaborate patchwork of artistic traditions - impressive leatherware and jewellery, and fabled carpets. Evolved from Classical Moroccan music, a style that developed in Muslim Spain and the storytelling musical traditions of the indigenous Berbers, while contemporary musicians employ fusions of African, French, pop and rock. Throw in a mess of couscous washed down with sweet mint tea and you'll come somewhere close to the cultural flavour of Morocco.