In BIG Pictures: a journey through mystical Morocco

Steeped in culture and exotic mystic, Morocco holds an immediate and enduring fascination for many travellers, although it’s located not too far from Europe it seems a zillion miles away in both tradition and scenery. A land with an extremely strong identify, this is where there is a piece of history in every tile of every mosaic, a story at every souk and a culture that envelopes the country so tightly that it inspired the UNESCO Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity Masterpiece project ( a project which celebrates the expression of centuries-old heritage).

As a backdrop to all this, the country’s physical make-up is nothing less than extraordinary – from the High Atlas Mountains to the lonesome shifting sands of the Western Sahara. This beautifully unique place offers its visitor a labyrinth of stories, dreams, contrasts, mysteries and myths. A few years back we were lucky enough to spend a week exploring the highlights of this country and from Marrakech and beyond here is our Moroccan journey in BIG pictures…

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