| I have travelled all over the world and the Lonely | | | | were over when I found that Lonely Planet |
| Planet guidebooks have helped me on most of | | | | Morocco has dedicated a language section that |
| my travels. One of my most recent adventures | | | | includes Arabic, French, and Berber which are the |
| took me to Marrakesh and Lonely Planet Morocco | | | | commonly spoken languages. I know I looked silly |
| has certainly helped make my vacation a very | | | | looking through the pages and trying to say the |
| memorable one. It is absolutely the right | | | | words correctly but at least I did not get lost in |
| Marrakesh guide for the jet setter. | | | | Marrakesh. |
| It is particularly helpful for first-time visitors to the | | | | This travel guide has a full-color section on the |
| Red City since you would get the most recent | | | | traditional Moroccan arts and craft, culture, an |
| up-to-date information about traveling in the | | | | illustrated guide to Islamic architecture and even |
| country. Lonely Planet Morocco has been | | | | trekking routes and the necessary planning |
| meticulously updated with a new content that | | | | material for an expedition to the High Atlas and |
| focuses on female travelers as well as the | | | | Rif Mountains. I honestly did not expect that it |
| essential information for the independent traveler | | | | would even have an accurate guide to the |
| with or without budget restrictions. | | | | wonderful birds of Morocco which I think is an |
| Most of my vacation was spent within Marrakesh | | | | excellent reference for avid bird watchers. |
| since this city is a good jump-off point for visiting | | | | You could make the most out of your experience |
| Moroccan attractions such as Fez and the Atlas | | | | with Lonely Planet's complete guide to the ultimate |
| Mountains and it is also a good location for finding | | | | dining, drinking, shopping and entertainment |
| accommodations and for experiencing the multiple | | | | Marrakesh style! There are plenty of choices on |
| facets of the culture in Morocco. Lonely Planet has | | | | restaurants, bars and a guide to the nightlife in |
| been my guide throughout the whole affair and I | | | | Morocco. There is even a list of Festivals and |
| was never frustrated with the results. | | | | events which is a good reference for setting the |
| They have an updated list of luxury riads and | | | | date of your next travel to Marrakesh. |
| hotels in Marrakesh as well as a list that would | | | | Personally, I think the best thing about Lonely |
| guide you to other budget friendly alternatives. I | | | | Planet Morocco is the practical information that |
| stayed at a luxury riad which was conveniently | | | | would literally save your life. They have a list of |
| close to the Marrakesh city square and the souks. | | | | places to avoid and the possible dangers that you |
| Lonely Planet Morocco also has a detailed map of | | | | might encounter such as getting robbed or |
| the city which was as dependable as the GPS | | | | pressured into buying something. It would really be |
| that led me to some of the secretly hidden | | | | great if they dedicated more pages and gave |
| attractions of the city. | | | | more specific details about the hassles of daily |
| I was more worried about not being able to | | | | tourist life in Marrakesh and how to respond to |
| communicate with the locals since I spoke very | | | | these possible threats the right way. |
| little French and not a word in Arabic. My worries | | | | |
