This is the Morocco chapter from Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe guidebook.

Morocco might just be a short hop away from Spain, but it's a much further distance to travel culturally. The certainties of Europe are swept away by the full technicolour arrival of Africa and Islam. It's a complete sensory overload.

• get lost in the alleys of the Fez medina, Islam's greatest living medieval city
• maps
• catch the sea breeze in the port town of Essaouira, Morocco's hippest resort
• transport
• admire the mosaics, columns and sweeping landscapes of Volubilis, Morocco's foremost ancient ruins
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Mediterranean Coast & the Rif, Tangier & around, Ceuta, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, the Atlantic Coast, Assilah, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira, Imperial Cities & the Middle Atlas, Fez, Meknès & around, Central Morocco & the High Atlas, Marrakesh, High Atlas Mountains, Tafraoute, Taroudannt, Aït Benhaddou, Drâa Valley, Dadès Gorge, Todra Gorge, Merzouga & the Dunes, Understand Morocco, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide, Directory, Getting There & Away, and Getting Around.