Morocco is a fantastic destination for a winter cruise, or cruise and stay holiday. The climate in Morocco is unmistakably Mediterranean in the North, which intensifies more extremely towards the interior regions. Beautiful swathes of forests cover over 10% of the land mass here, while arable farm land accounts for just under 20%, or which only 5% is irrigated. The varied terrain means that the vast coastal plains are rich and they make up the backbone for the agriculture here, especially in the Northern territory. In the Atlas there are several different and varying climates, the Mediterranean (which fluctuates from fresh to humid), the Maritime (which also fluctuates from fresh to humid),  that allow different species of moss carpets, oak trees, Atlantic cedar trees, juniper berries and a diverse range of plants, to form comprehensive and rich humid forests. The climate changes when arriving east of the Atlas mountains as a result of the shelter, or barrier, effect of the mountain weather system, becoming extremely dry and very hot during the long summer here, especially on the lower land and in the valleys facing the Sahara desert. The Sahara Desert actually starts here, and it is easily visible, for example, from the Draa Valley, where it is possible to find idyllic oases, rocky desert landscapes and sand dunes.

Tourism is one of the most successful sectors in the Moroccan economy, which is testament to how popular it has become, particularly for cruise holiday makers. it has evolved well with a strong tourist industry, focusing on the country's beautiful coastal areas, culture, and history . Morocco drew more than 10 million tourists in 2013! Call us for more information on cruise deals to Morocco on freephone 01737 646417