Top Travel Destinations in Morocco

Climate and Geography

The climate in Morocco is Mediterranean in the North. However, it becomes more extreme towards the interior regions. 12% of the land is covered by forests. 18% of the land is arable out of which 5% is irrigated. The country has Atlas mountain range which not only divides the country into different terrains but also cause a variation in climatic zones. Several different climates like Mediterranean and Maritime Temperate allow different species of oaks, junipers, carpets, Atlantic cedars and many other plants. This leads to the formation of very extensive and rich humid cloud forests. On the other side there is the big Sahara desert. Here, the interesting features are oasis, sand dunes and rocky desert landscapes.

Territory and Capital : Apart from having Mediterranean and Atlantic  coastlines, it also has a rugged mountain interior. Most of the region is mountainous. The center and south portion of the country is mainly occupied by Atlas Mountains. Rabat is the political capital of Morocco.

Suitable Visiting Seasons : The spring season in the months of April and May and autumn season in the months of September and October is the best time to visit Morocco weather-wise. It is an amazing experience to explore the country during this year and the weather also remains pleasant.

Transportation

Morocco marine transport is dynamic with tourist oriented approach. The other modes of transport such as railways, roads/highways and airways are also in a very good shape and infrastructure.