Morocco is the original Hitch destination and is an intense, exciting and deeply rewarding cultural experience. Although only an hour from Spain, the intoxicating blend of Arabic, African and European influences make it seem instantly a long way from Europe...

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The Sahara Desert

Where else would you find snow-capped peaks and vast expanses of desert within one border? The solitude of the Saharan dunes is another predominant attraction; whether on a camel trek or camping in an oasis, a night under the stars can blow your mind!  Once through the Atlas Mountains you can head through the extraordinary landscape of date palm oases and Casbahs to reach the edge of the Sahara.  These valleys were the old caravan routes that stretched from Marrakech and Fes out across Sahara to Timbuktu Niger and old Sudan, carrying gold, slaves and salt well into the nineteenth century.  The experience is quite awe-inspiring - with the impressive landscape, huge skies and spookily still atmosphere.

The Coast

If pure 'holiday' is your main agenda, why not head straight for one of the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Coast and clock in a few regenerative days of sun and water sports. There are thousands of kilometers of Atlantic coast and dozens of good spots for a beach holiday.  While Agadir is an up-market resort for Europeans, Essaouira is a colourful laid-back place favoured by wind surfers and backpackers.  Then there's Asilah, a pretty and comparatively prosperous spot featuring a small and large Portuguese built medina set on a broad sweep of beach.