Morocco is located at the gateway of Africa and Europe, with the Spanish mainland only eight miles away. Between 1912 and 1952, France and Spain divided Morocco and ruled it as a protectorate. Today there are still the two Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla within Morocco and also some smaller islands, resulting in rich and distinctive identity, culture, architecture and mix of languages.

When one thinks of Morocco it is easy to picture the film Casablanca or the colourful souks and bazaars of Marrakesh, and to overlook the largely unheralded Mediterranean coastline, shielded by the Atlas mountains. The topography of Morocco lends itself perfectly to luxury beach resorts, edged with miles of pristine sand edging the sparkling Mediterranean and a superb year-round climate ideal for outdoor pursuits including sports, golf, water sports or just soaking up the sunshine.

The new beach resorts offer every conceivable luxury, with no detail overlooked, being equipped with hotels, villas, international restaurants, shops, pristine beaches and stunning marinas. The unrivalled level of activities available includes golf, water sports, hunting, hiking and even camel trekking – or just relax and drink in the sights and sounds of this magical country.