Morocco

As well as being the gateway to North Africa, this largely French-speaking country is a fascinating crossroads where East meets West and the influence of Romans, Arabs and Europeans makes for a dynamic cultural mix.

Nowhere is this more in evidence than in Tangiers, a city that remains Morocco's most cosmopolitan. Visit the old town and haggle for all your worth for fantastic carpets, slippers, cloths and all manner of ornaments. Visitors are always enchanted by Morocco’s architecture, the riad houses with their mosaics and courtyards and the Moorish styles. The enchanting medinas (old towns) and Kasbahs (markets) with colourful, exotic wares displayed under sunshine skies make Morocco a perfect holiday destination.

Aside from Tangiers MSC Cruises also visit Casablanca a city that has a deserved reputation for romance and exoticism. With MSC Cruises you can choose to explore the historic cities or take full advantage of the diverse daytrips in our excursion packages to enjoy the best deals on exciting outings into the desert and further inland.

Moroccan cuisine is one of the most exciting in the Mediterranean; be sure to sample a tagine, couscous dishes and kebabs as well as the honeyed traditional pastries and mint and apple tea whilst ashore.