Travel in Morocco

Q: I am interested in travelling to Morocco with a small group of friends. What is the best way to get from city to city or should we join a tour group? - Mike Wilson

A: You can travel between the main cities by train and then use buses to get to smaller towns and villages. For details, check out the www.oncf.ma and www.supratours.ma websites. If you would prefer to take a tour, perhaps the best may be to contact companies that offer small-group tours, like Intrepid Travel (www.intrepidtravel.com), which offers a 15-day "Colours of Morocco" tour for up to 12 people. However, regular visitors say that the best way to get around is to rent a car and drive yourselves, thus avoiding being held to bus and train schedules. You will also be able to discover places that are off the beaten track. If you want to cross the Atlas into the Sahara, you will need a four-wheel drive. You will find all the major vehicle rental companies like Avis, Budget and Hertz in Morocco. Make sure that you have sufficient insurance cover.