Morocco offers a great variety of landscape and culture. Although lasting sunshine characterizes Moroccan skies, the country’s climate differs by region, from coastal to mountain to desert. Depending on where you stand, the white-capped Atlas Mountains or the muted-yellow Sahara sands may be visible in the distance. Throughout, a diverse range of plant and floral life colors Morocco in the springtime. The ancient olive tree and date palm are tall company to marigolds, lavender, narcissi, and nrchids, which dot the countryside along roadside and steam.

Fascinating as the people who live in them, each of Morocco’s cities has in itself a story to tell. Of these, Casablanca is perhaps most representative in its population of Morocco as a whole. Mostly Arab in ethnicity, Casablanca is also home to a small Jewish community, a number of Spanish and French, and a small black ethnic enclave of Gnawa. Sometimes thought to be a competitive people, the Moroccans are intensely curious about the world, and at the same time, they are some of the most courteous and friendly people you could ever have the pleasure to meet. Hospitality is a matter of principle as well as pride amongst Moroccans. No matter their means, or ethnic origin, Moroccans take special delight in hosting guests. The open and respectful traveler will discover no shortage of opportunities to mix and mingle with the locals, and through such encounters, the chance to experience first hand the real Morocco.