A FREQUENT traveller has raved about a holiday destination just a short distance away from the UK, with very cheap flights.
When considering affordable trips abroad, Brits don't often think about Africa as a location that will cut the costs.
However, holidays to Morocco are both very affordable, and often overlooked by travellers in need of a unique travel experience.
At least that's the opinion of frequent traveller Melissa Noble, who's visited more than 40 countries.
She listed it as one of her favourite spots because of its unique culture and its food.
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In an article for Insider, she wrote about the five underrated spots she thinks "everyone should visit" and Morocco was included on the list.
She went as far as to label it as a "once-in-a-lifetime experience I'll never forget" and recommended it as one of her favourite locations.
She wrote: "My husband and I traveled to Morocco with his parents in 2013. Arriving in Marrakesh was a real culture shock for his folks, who were from country Victoria in Australia.
"There was so much to see, from the snake charmers in DJemaa el-Fna Square to the donkeys cruising up and down streets.
"The highlight of our trip was a tour of a Berber camp in the Sahara Desert, complete with a camel trek. We ate chicken tagine under the stars and chatted with our host about life in the desert."
Return flights from the UK to Marrakesh can be booked from around £61 with easyJet.
Ryanair and WizzAir also fly to the city, meaning there are lots of options, keeping prices competitive.
Ryanair even launched new flights to Marrakesh from Bristol earlier this year, suggesting that demand for trips to Morocco is growing.
Meanwhile, a night for two in an authentic riad can be booked for less than £20, with everyday costs very affordable.
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The average price of a beer is around £1.60, while a three-course meal out for two people in a mid-range restaurant can be bought for around £35.
That's according to Numbeo, the world's largest cost of living database, which also stated that a meal in an inexpensive restaurant could be bought for as little as £2.75.
Among the top tourist sites in Marrakesh are the Jardin Majorelle, a one-hectare botanical garden, and Djemaa El Fna, a bustling market square full of food and trinkets.
The city also provides an access point to the Atlas Mountains, from where the more rural parts of the country can be explored.
Bahia Palace, the Yves Saint Laurent museum and Koutoubia mosque are other landmarks that can be explored on a short trip to Morocco.
Meanwhile, these six holiday spots are yet to be discovered by Brits.
And this European city is described as one of the most underrated in the world.
