Lonely Planet Morocco

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Lonely Planet Morocco
Anthony Ham , and Alison Bing
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Visit the Djemaa el-Fna late at night when most of the crowd is local p297. Join the locals in a public hammam and try not to flinch as layers of skin are sloughed off p443. Learn to cook from women who prepare wedding feasts in the city of romance, Marrakesh p306. Find a cure for baldness, impotence or camel sickness in markets all over the country. Five authors, two rented mules, 210 days of in-country research. Expanded Trekking chapter Â- each trek completed by footsore authors. All-new Culture chapter - meet Fatima, Driss and Amina and understand Moroccan culture through their eyes. You asked for it, we researched it - more language courses, cooking courses and sustainÂable travel experiences.

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This book does the job well..........2007-05-16

Yet again, the Lonely Planet puts together a pretty thorough guidebook that helps in exploring this remarkable destination. My experience showed that some of the info was a bit dated and a comparison with a fellow traveller's 2004 LP revealed that the two editions don't differ all that much. In their defense, things in Morocco tend not to be all that structured or consistent and would be hard to keep on top of. All in all, the book served me quite well. I will write them with the corrections that I noticed and hopefully the guide will continue to improve.

Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook

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Initially seemed great, but turned out NOT to be useful
Zuina Bezzaf - MUST READ BOOK!
The best choice (of 2) for travel needs and tourists...
Well, it sure impressed my Moroccan HUSBAND!
Don't buy this book to impress your Moroccan boyfriend.

Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook
Dan Bacon , and Bichr Andjar
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ASIN: 0864425864

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ssalamu'lekum is a greeting you'll hear from dawn to dusk and on into the night. 'Peace be upon you' - if only you could return the wish! And how about the farewell: lla yhennik - 'May God give you tranquility'. Must be one of the best ways to bid goodbye to someone about to travel further into the magic lands of Morocco. <ul>

script throughout </li>

language specific to Morocco </li>

extensive vocabulary list </li>

full of useful cultural tips </li>

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easy to use pronunciation guide </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

Initially seemed great, but turned out NOT to be useful.......2007-02-02

I bought it with a great enthusiasm but when I arrived at Morocco I discovered that the book is not useful for some reasons. I traveled around Morocco on bicycle for 2 weeks but learnt only very few phrases from this book. I suspect something is wrong with the structure of this phrasebook.

Zuina Bezzaf - MUST READ BOOK!.......2005-05-24

This book was GREAT! It's the best one out there, and it's a Fantastic price. So much information, helpful phrases, easy word spelling for prnounciation. This book was so helpful and yet so simple, it takes you from basic topics such as "Religion" "People" "Places" "Transportation" "Feelings" and so many other topics. This is a must read book. And it's so small, you can bring it anywhere.

The best choice (of 2) for travel needs and tourists..........2005-02-16

Okay, so there are really only two books out there that I know of which will teach you anything about Moroccan Arabic: this handy little pocket-sized phrase book and the big, green, more academic text called "A Basic Course in Moroccan Arabic." The choice between the two is clear, with the Lonely Planet book being the obvious choice for the thousands of us who just plan on going to Morocco for a short visit as a tourist or on business. The other book would probably be a better choice if you plan on living in Morocco and need to know the grammar and truly gain some in-depth knowledge, though the LP phrasebook would probably be a good place to start anyway.

This "Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook" has most of what you will need for a short junket, with the usual smattering of vocabulary on food, clothes, medical problems, directions, hotels and airports. To add some criticism, since no book is perfect, I would mention that the glossary is only English-->Moroccan, so if someone tells you a word in "darija" you will have no way to look it up and find its equivalent in English. I really don't see the point of putting everything in Arabic script either, since Moroccan Arabic is never written down and the target audience won't be reading anything in Arabic anyway! Maybe just including a description of the alphabet in an appendix would suffice. As usual, there are always some things you need but cannot find (typically "where is the bathroom?", though I think LP included that this time!)...

I had a great time with some Moroccans at a party using the phrasebook: None of them spoke any French or English, so I played charades by acting like I was one of the animals listed in the book and I knew that they were guessing the right animal, since I had the name in the book in front of me. Cheezy-sounding, but believe me, when you have no way to communicate with anyone around you, desperation sets in! Which is where this great phrasebook will come in handy!

Well, it sure impressed my Moroccan HUSBAND!.......2001-01-25

My husband and I have both gone over the book and were quite suprised and pleased at the accuracy. Moroccan arabic is a VERY different dialect from the traditional and Egyptian arabic, so if you are hoping to use this book to communicate with other arabic speakers that are NOT from Morocco, forget it. They will not understand you(although, some Algerians and Tunisians might as many Moroccans live there and the language is a little similar), so don't buy it if you want to communicate with non-Moroccans. I bought the travel pack which included the book, audio cassette and a little lesson book, that doubles as the cassettes's cover. Although, it is true: it is not for conversations or to learn the actual language from; it is mainly travel dialog and gettin' around stuff to say but I have in a pinch been able to use it on my husband with fantastic results. NOTE: this dialect is not spoken all through Morocco. There are several dialects of arabic spoken there. This particular dialect is spoken in Casablanca, Agadir and around there-'bouts. Different regions speak different dialects but most Moroccans should be able to understand you, from what my hubby says. I did have a couple of disappointments though; for one, the book's transliteration is a little strange on some of the words but nothing crucial, you will still be understood. I read arabic and some pages includes the arabic script of the sentences, so I could read that and understand more. Secondly, I wish there was MORE dialog or a part 2!! Third, if you buy the cassette with it, sadly, it does NOT cover anything in the book. My husband and I agree that it is an excellent book and well worth the price but if it is too hard for you to learn it and you are going to Morocco: learn Spanish or French. At least 95% of the population knows them as they are considered the main 4 languages of the land: Arabic, French, Spanish(Spain dialect-not Mexican Spanish), and Berber. If you are getting it to learn for a Moroccan husband or boyfriend, it will slightly help but you will not learn the language or how to speak to him from this book but it's a good reference to have on hand anyway! It has helped me! (get the cassette, too!)

Don't buy this book to impress your Moroccan boyfriend........2000-08-18

This book provides a lot of fun facts that make it easy to understand the Moroccan language, as well as culture. There is an easy-to-use pronunciation guide to get any beginner started, though some of the suggested sounds to make while attempting to pronounce certain phrases are difficult to master. This book seems to encompass what one would need to know for their basic travel needs, and most of what it does not cover in its text, it covers in its dictionary. This book is ideal for traveling due also to its small size. However, I would not recommend purchasing it for the purpose of attempting to communicate with your ESL (English as a Second Language) boyfriend, whom you cannot understand otherwise, because it probably won't be too helpful.

Book Description

Be inspired by the adventure of Morocco - take a camel trek through the Sahara, hunt out bargains in an exotic souq, soak up the buzz of Marrakesh then catch some waves off a pristine Atlantic beach. Experience the color, life and lure of the Maghreb with our comprehensive guide.

• STAY IN STYLE on any budget in cozy kasbahs or glam riads

• GET AROUND with 97 detailed maps of the cities and more remote regions

• TRAVEL YOUR TASTEBUDS with our enticing chapter on Moroccan food and drink

• EXPLORE the insider's Marrakesh with our walking tour through the souqs and tips on this happening city

• GET HIGH above it all - our trekking chapter gives advice on the best mountain journeys

Customer Reviews:

Recommended with reservations........2006-12-08

Recommended with reservations.
I recommend this book, but with reservations. I used it last month during a solo-trip to Morocco that took me through Casablanca, Marrakesh, Ourzazate, Agdz, Zagora, M'Hamid, into the Sahara on a camel, through the Dades Gorge, Er-Rashidia, Azrou, Meknes, Volubilis, and finally Fes.

In general it provided fairly accurate information on getting around, prices, and where things were. But nothing in the book prepared me for the constant hassles, harassment, scams, crime, and corruption that were a part of my everyday experience in country. If you end up using this book, know that it ignores some of the most important parts of what life is like for travelers. With that said, there were no MAJOR inaccuracies of the type that could have gotten me in serious trouble.

Pros:
Solid logistical information, food overview, and language guide. Interesting historical and background sections.

Also good maps (although I couldn't have survived without GPS or at least a compass because there are very few street signs).

Listings of restaurants were helpful even if LP seemed to give rave reviews to average places.

Cons:
Totally ignores the hassles of everyday life. (The book should have a section on how to act: Ignore anyone who tries to talk to you. Always count your change for the simplest of transactions and decide early on how much you're willing to argue over. Never stop on the side of the roads, even if kids are begging for water in the desert (they WILL rob you). Be prepared to bribe police in rural areas--a guide on how much would be nice. Don't accept invitations for tea even if you've done something nice because you'll either get robbed or pressured to buy something...the list goes on.)

Largely ignored the most important things about accommodations. The authors pay too much attention to "friendly staff" and the decorations in lobby at the expense of things like cleanliness, bed bugs, running/hot water, lighting in rooms, doors that lock, etc. As a general rule, independent "4*" hotels will be 2*'s or worse at five or ten times the price. Don't expect a/c or heating unless you're dealing with a major chain. Don't trust online ratings from orbitz, [...], etc, unless they're chains. I ended up in Ibis Mousaffir's at the end of my trip and wished I'd stayed there the whole time.

Doesn't do a good job of prioritizing places to see. Instead, the book rates every site pretty highly, which makes it tough when you're pressed for time. For instance, Casablanca is pretty much a waste of time but LP makes it sound interesting and exciting. The same goes for desert towns that have little to offer but get a couple of pages.

Bottom line: Use LP Morocco but make sure you know what it leaves out and what it gets wrong so you can plan accordingly.

Wouldnt recommend..........2006-08-14

My bf and I recently went on a two week trip to Morocco and took along this book. I have to say, the maps were horrible, we got lost so many times trying to follow the maps and had to constantly ask locals to guide us. We also discovered that the book didnt mention that you need reservations in pretty much every riad and the majority of hotels you want to stay at. Also, make sure you get the most recent edition... a few places listed were closed and had been for some time.
All in all, we were disappointed with this book.

It Just Helps Me Live.......2005-11-22

I know of no other book that assists in living overseas as well as Lonely Planet. There are other guidebooks out there, and they have their own attributes, but I'm familiar with the Lonely Planet system, and it seems to be far more diverse in the countries covered than any other travel collection. And living in Morocco as I do, I particularly enjoy the Moroccan edition.

This book is well structured, with copious information on every aspect of traveling, from transportation to hotels to food to sights. I appreciate that Lonely Planet looks especially out for the budget traveler- hotels that I can find nowhere else (and I've looked) are present in Lonely Planet. When I want to decide where to stay, where to eat cheaply, and what to see of interest, I turn to Lonely Planet. If I want to know if I should take the trains, big taxis, small taxis, or buses, and which bus line, I turn to Lonely Planet. The hiking information is also helpful in the last section of the book.

I must admit, all Lonely Planet are a bit confusing with their listing of Travel Around the area listed after Travel To and From the area. But a more major weakness in this book is the lack of coverage of the Southern half of the country. Yes, it is less traveled and less touristy, but Lonely Planet really only has the two major cities for half of the country- and that's only 3 pages covering those cities. And the Southern half has a completely different culture, clothing styles, language, and a lot to offer. A glaring omission in an otherwise excellent book.

itm.......2005-09-01

Rather stereotyped cultural comments which are not particularly accurate. Having seen the DK Guide to Morocco since, wish I had bought that instead.

authors worry about funcy stuff, very useless guide.......2005-08-24

I use to use Lonely Planet guides to travel around, but in this case the election was very disappointing, I got even angry with myself! My staying in Morocco was quite short, only Tanger, Asilah, Fes, Marrakesh and Essauira. As I advanced in each step of my trip, as I got more and more angry about this book. I don't want to be missunderstood, Morocco is an AMAZING place to go, but as in every developing countries, you should have to care about some things.

The authors care too much about how fancy or well-decorated places are, and very little about what really matters: cleanliness, quality and security of places. For instance, I NEVER found in the book that you should be prepared to be cheated every time that you want to take a taxi, and subsequentely there is NO SUGGESTION about how to fight against. A very simple suggestion, for not french speakers, would help: always ask to run the counter, or simply ask 'avec counter'. They can still cheat you, but it restricts their possibilities. Another example, they never said that if you want to stay in medinas, you should be prepared to sleep with bugs in the bedroom, even in their 'funcy' hotels (I have never been there in a five star place). Some 'delightfully decorated places' that they recomended had bathroom really discusting!

I noticed the same sin in friends who have gone there before: they tell to you only the nice stuff, not the ugly part. BUT IN THIS CASE, AUTHORS ARE WRITING A SUPPOSED HELPFUL GUIDE! The last straw was to read their 'accomodation suggestion' in marrakesh. It was a 5-star hotel, for the same money that my whole budget for a week. This travel book really made me think if Lonely Planet is still a guide for budget travellers, and I have serious doubts if the authors really stayed sleeping in the floor, as they boast about in they presentation.

Another point is that they describe every place as fantastic. If you have a year to travel around is ok, but if you are time-restricted you need a criterion to select places to go. It is suppose that this is one of the reasons to buy a guide, and this one doesn't help at all, apart of the highlights that come in every lonely planet guide.

Lonely Planet Best of Marrakesh (Lonely Planet Encounter Series)

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Alison Bing Fan Club!
Like having a friend who just went and is excited to tell of her discoveries
Marrakesh through the eyes of Ms. Alison Bing
join Alison on this magic carpet ride....

Lonely Planet Best of Marrakesh (Lonely Planet Encounter Series)
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Alison Bing Fan Club!.......2006-05-27

Alison Bing knows Marrakesh inside out. Following her foot steps off the beaten path - made for an incredible, fairytale journey. You can tell she's done her research and is passionate about sharing her explorations. Now only if we knew what part of the world she'll review next...We'd sign up in a heart beat!

Like having a friend who just went and is excited to tell of her discoveries.......2006-05-22

After trying a few examples she gave, we quickly realized she had great taste, an eye for beauty, and really understood the wonders of foreign adventures. If she says do it - do it!

Marrakesh through the eyes of Ms. Alison Bing.......2006-04-23

We used tips from Alison Bing on a recent trip to Marrakesh and were thrilled with the results. She offers suggestions to explore this city that stimulate all of your senses. From her descriptions of the city, you gather that she not only visited and explored this city in great detail but she also met and came to understand its inhabitants.

join Alison on this magic carpet ride...........2006-04-01

If you're going to buy one guide to Marrakesh, this has to be it. Combine Alison Bing's artful eye with her caring heart and her literate pen and you've got a handful right there in your hand. Alison is a great sleuth as she introduces you to hidden treasures even the locals don't know about. Most importantly, she's got a keen sense of the unique experiences that make Marrakesh such a wonderful alchemy of new and old, stylish and rustic.

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Just a little bit outdated

Lonely Planet Morocco
Bradley Mayhew , and Jan Dodd
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Discover ancient and exotic cities, experience the stark beauty of the desert and cool down at the beach. This insider's guide will show you the warmth and colour of Morocco. <ul>

eat well and shop smart - our food and arts & crafts sections will show you how </li>

escape to the hills with our trekking chapter </li>

mix with the locals - here's how in French, Arabic and Berber </li>

bivouac in the desert or luxuriate in a Kasbah: you'll find all the accommodation options here </li>

70 detailed maps, plus colour country map </li></ul>

Customer Reviews:

Just a little bit outdated.......2005-01-29

Despite all the bad things that people say about LP, they're still one of the best books out there. They're not totally full of glossy pictures, and not just a bland reem of text. The maps are very useful, and highly detailed, and the recommendations for restaurants help you weed through all the tourist traps. That said, I've often followed their suggestions to restuarants or cafes that don't exist anymore. If LP could find a way to update their books every year, I'd be a bigger fan than I am right now. In this book, for instance, they tell you that the Morora is the only train station in Tanier, when the new Tanger Ville station was just recently opened. It could be a confusing moment if a cabby were to refuse to take you to a station that you don't know is nonexistent. But they do cover almost everything that you could think of in terms of transportation and navigating your way around. I like that with each city they put the population, so that you know what kind of a place you're going to. The overview maps also give you a way of figuring out where you are in relation to other places. It has its faults for sure, but I've not been able to find a much better series.

Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)

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Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
Geoff Crowther , and Hugh Finlay
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Quite out-of-date, but great material nevertheless

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Damien Simonis , David Willett , and Ann Jousiffe
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Quite out-of-date, but great material nevertheless.......2002-04-27

This 700-page guidebook dates back to 1995, covering Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. As a result, it is inevitably out-of-date: much has changed in the countries of North Africa, in their situation and in facilities for the traveler, especially in Libya and Algeria. Some sections on how to get around etc. are surely out-of-date. Yet, this book remains a truly essential tool for anyone traveling to, or simply interested in, North Africa. The sections on culture and society are tremendously useful and extremely well-written, including a beautiful coloured-photographs section on Moroccan Arts & Crafts. In terms of travel, this remains the only Lonely Planet guidebook covering Algeria (with over 90 pages on the country !), and is recommendable for anyone wishing to travel to that country. For the collector of guidebooks, this is a masterpiece, densely filled with information, and superbly researched and written. For the practical-minded traveler simply going to Morocco, Tunisia or Libya, however, LP guidebooks exist for those three individual countries, and may be a better - if heavier - choice. Nevertheless, it should be stressed: this books remains a great achievement, in Lonely Planet's great successes in covering the world.

Lonely Planet World Food Morocco (Lonely Planet World Food Guides)

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Learn about a people by learning about their food
This Book Has a Few Problems, But I Still Recommend It

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Catherine Hanger
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The kitchens of Morocco combine European infusion, Arab trade and age-old custom. These elements form a cuisine that reflects a vibrant and lively culture. The essence of Moroccan food - from spiced couscous to sweet mint tea - is captured and celebrated in this comprehensive guide. Whether you are travelling the country or expanding your own pantry, Morocco's true culinary spirit is here for the tasting. <ul>

the essential guide to the culture of eating & drinking in Morocco </li>

exploring cookery as a form of expression for Moroccan women </li>

the definitive culinary dictionary, quick-reference glossary and useful phrases for every food & drink occasion </li>

tantalising photography & recipes </li></ul>

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Learn about a people by learning about their food.......2006-03-17

This small book is truly a gem. I would not use it as a cookbook or a travel guide--there are other books that cover these bases well. However, this gives excellent cultural insight though one of our most intimate human experiences--the preparation and serving of food.

The author, a woman, is able to go inside a variety of Moroccan kitchens and see Moroccan women in a domain where they are truly in charge. She explains how a wife may use food to communicate feelings and to pass on family customs. She discusses how foods are used in specific Moslem observances. She gives details about the etiquite of eating in a Moroccan home and how to avoid social mis-steps.

There are no specific recommended restaraunts, but she discusses the specialties of different Moroccan regions and does recommend the open air seafood cafes of Essouria. There are some recommendations for vegetarians and an anecdote about how a vegatarian managed during a Moslem observance that involves eating lamb for a number of days. There is general information about food hygeine and water safety. For people who are watching their diet, there is some limited advice on how to manage in Morocco.

This book explains the various cooking pots and other implements used in various types of Moroccan kitchens. When we have visited other countries, such as Vietnam, we had to do a lot more reserch on our own to learn about the various cooking customs and implements used.

When I travel, I like to learn about the culture in advance. I also insist that my children do background reading too. Yes, the kids complain about the tons of mandatory reading and educational DVDs, but it enhances our experience. When children start asking informed questions, guides and residents open doors not available to most tourists. Interestingly enough, my children, aged 11 and 15 liked the book and read the whole thing. My husband and I also enjoyed it and read it from cover to cover.

If you are interested in visiting Morocco, you should suppliment this book with a more general travel guide such as the Lonely Planet Morocco or the Rough Guide to Morocco. If you want to do a lot of Moroccan cooking, you should get a Moroccan cookbook. However, if you want to understand the interaction of food and culture, this is the book for you.

This Book Has a Few Problems, But I Still Recommend It.......2002-02-03

I have lived in Marrakesh, Morocco for the past ten years, and eagerly picked up this book as soon as I saw it. Both the text and pictures in the book are REALLY lovely. If you are planning to travel in Morocco, it is a wonderful introduction to Moroccan cuisine.

However, don't try following the recipies given in this book, because some steps have been left out, and your result will not be correct. I found problems with several of the recipies. For example, the author tells you to make tagines (Moroccan stews) by putting meat or chicken in a pot with spices and water, and bringing ot a boil. While her lists of ingredients are correct, she has forgotten the all-important step of searing all sides of the meat in the pan BEFORE adding any water. If you don't do this, it will jsut taste like boiled meat. For correct and easy-to-follow recipies, adjusted to American kitchens, choose Paula Wolfert's book, "Good Food From Morocco."

The other small problem I found with this book is that some of the author's explanations for Moroccan behaviors are just plain not correct. For example, she states that most Moroccans never eat in restaurants because this would be an insult to the wife's or the mother's cooking. Having lived here for ten years, I can tell you the real reason is that most Moroccans just plain cannot afford even the cheapest restaurants. Upper-class and wealthy Moroccans DO eat in restaurants, nevertheless, often a couple of times a week.

Overall, however, I think the author has done an excellent job, and this would be a great book to either take with you on your trip to Morocco (it's pocket size), or to read in advance of your trip.

Lonely Planet Morocco
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My wife and I kept this with us at all times....

Engaging and informative

Superb, simultaneously comprehensive and concise

The guide is OK

Essential for the first, second, third.....time visitor

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Frances Linzee Gordon , Dorinda Talbot , and Damien Simonis
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

With a special focus on women travelers, this is an essential resource for those considering independent travel in Morocco. This comprehensive guide offers trekking routes in the High Atlas and Rif Mountains, an illustrated guide to Islamic architecture, a full-color section on arts and crafts, a useful guide to the incredible birds of Morocco, expanded cultural notes, and essential planning information. Also included are Arabic, French, and Berber language sections. --Kathryn True

Book Description

Morocco's intoxicating blend of Arabic, African and European influences has attracted travellers for generations. With this guide you can explore the dark and romantic Morocco depicted in film and also discover an emerging modern state reconciling Islamic tradition with western liberalism. Thoroughly updated with a new focus on women travellers, this is the essential companion for the independent traveller on any budget.

Features: expanded information on trekking routes in the High Atlas and Rif Mountains; illustrated guide to Islamic architecture; 16-page colour section featuring Morocco's renowned arts and crafts; new illustrated guide to the remarkable range of resident and migratory birdlife; hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat; expanded cultural notes on traditional lifestyles, music and food; essential notes on planning, visas, safety, transport and health; Arabic, French and Berber language sections; and 70 detailed maps.

Customer Reviews:

My wife and I kept this with us at all times...........2001-09-05

This was my third interaction with Lonely Planet books and I am impressed. The information and maps are more than fairly accurate (there is not much you can do about the winding narrow passages in the old towns).

During our stay, we not only carried this with us to get better background information on all the sites we saw, but we also would spend part of the evenings reviewing the history and planning our next day's excursions. I concur with the other review about men wearing shorts. It didn't seem to be a problem for myself or my wife in many of the major cities (like Fes, Marrakech, and Rabat).

I would recommend this guide before (to plan what you want to see), during (to understand what you are seeing), and after (to help you determine what exactly you photographed) your trip.

Engaging and informative.......2000-11-14

Just returned from a 17 day trek to Morocco, and this LP guide never left our bodies. Prices, especially for hotels, were remarkably in line with the guidebook - a real shock, considering it's now two years old. Still, the quality of a couple of highly-touted good deal-rooms have deteriorated. An updated volume would be great; hope it's forthcoming. (Also Ñ and this might be streching it - while the book makes cursory mention of Morocco's huge unemployment rate and poverty ills, LP Morocco hardly paints the picture of the grim reality of life in some towns and cities. One can't expect a travel guidebook to completely prep you for those types of social problems, but I thought the authors glossed over those facts.) Other than these complaints, though, LP's Morocco is an essential, and much more informative, read than the Rough Guide Morocco. And compared to other LP guides, its Morocco edition is a cut above.

Superb, simultaneously comprehensive and concise.......1999-08-10

I just returned from a wonderful stay in Morocco, and this book was most useful. One minor quibble - re the book's advice against men wearing shorts - it's quite acceptable now

The guide is OK.......1999-06-29

Once more, Lonely Planet has managed to write a complete guide to the budget traveller. I've recently been to Morocco and this guide was very useful. But I think it should be more explicit when writing about how to avoid being robbed, harassed and how to drive among those crazy Moroccans.

Essential for the first, second, third.....time visitor.......1998-08-27

I am preparing to depart on my third trip to Morocco. This book is THE BEST travel guide for Morocco. It gives the first time traveler and the veteran good insight on where to go, what to see, and the all important how to act and how not to get taken advantage of.. My husband, a Moroccan native won't travel around his country without it.

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Maroc (Lonely Planet French Guides)
Linzee Gordon
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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