Product Description

Whether you seek the grandeur of the imperial cities or the remoteness of an Atlantic fortress town, the splendour and serenity of the Atlas mountains or the bustle of the souk, this travel guide is essential reading. In the new paperback format Footprint's Morocco Handbook is packed with the most up-to-date practical advice available. Highlights of Morocco illustrated with colour photography. Well-planned itineraries for both short breaks and longer stays off the beaten track. Fascinating background information on Arab and Berber culture. Extensive and up-to-date listings of where to stay and eat. Unique colour mapping to help you plan your visit.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1067353 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-01
• Released on: 2004-01-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 560 pages

From Amazon.co.uk
The back cover of Footprint's new Morocco guidebook cites praise for earlier editions of Justin McGuiness' book: described by London's Traveller Magazine as "excellent--stands apart from the rest", this is a slick, erudite and attractive guidebook to the most easily accessed country in Africa for Europeans.

McGuiness is clearly deeply immersed in the cultures and history of North Africa. A graduate in Arabic, and having lived widely in Tunisia as well as Morocco, his book benefits from his knowledge of the area. There are excellent sections on, for instance, the history of the small Spanish enclaves in Morocco and remote peoples of the Atlas mountains, as well as first-rate coverage on the history and architecture of Morocco's famous medinas. Practical information is also strong, although the book is perhaps tailored most to travellers with a little more than a basic budget to spend--description and information on the cheaper hotels is less detailed than on the more expensive ones.

Still this book will be of use to people of all budgets, ages and interests planning a visit to Morocco. The language section benefits from McGuinness' training in Arabic, and some of the architectural descriptions bring to mind the descriptive prowess of Patrick Leigh Fermor--particularly when McGuinness describes the great mosques, such as Marrakech's Koutoubia Mosque.

Providing insights into both historical and contemporary Morocco, this is certainly a book to take with you when you travel. --Toby Green

Review
"Excellent - stands apart from the rest." Traveller magazine - London "Written with a wide cultural canvas and packed with historical anecdotes." The Independent on Sunday

Ingram
The award-winning Footprint Handbooks series has been capturing worldwide attention and admiration for 75 years! Now this excellent series has been revamped to better serve world travelers. With its larger typeface, color sections and maps, bigger trim size, and travel-tough covers, Footprint Handbooks are more durable and easier to use. The series still is the best resource for comprehensive maps and vital information, making Footprint Handbooks indispensable tools for world travelers.
Air and land transportation information
Recommendations for restaurants and places to stay for any budget
Highlights of virtually every site and town, including local history, culture, customs, and etiquette
Money-saving tips and advice on staying healthy.