Busch Gardens Tampa: Morocco

Tampa, Florida: Every guest that visits Busch Gardens Tampa visits Morocco as it is the first themed land as you enter the park. Here you will find guest relations and most of the support staff of the park. This is also where most of the shops of Busch Gardens are located.

Morocco is also home to the Moroccan Palace Theater. The theater currently houses the Broadway style show “Katonga”. Katonga is a musical in which the actors performs songs of the animals and the animals come to life. Debuting in 2004, Katonga has been a popular stop for young and old.

The American Alligator exhibit is also located in Morocco, just outside the Moroccan Palace Theater. Here the alligator lay in the Florida sun waiting for their next meal. Several times a day you can meet a zookeeper here and learn about the alligators and watch them being fed.

Shopping is the main attraction of Morocco. Here you will find the following shops:

*Casablanca Outfitter; clothing.
*Label Stable; Budweiser signature items.
*Nature’s Kingdom; nature related items including wood carved animals and glassworks.
*Just for Kid’s; clothing, games and toys for kids.
*Genie’s Bottle; items geared towards young girls.
*Emporium; various souvenir items.
*Marrakesh Market; African themed merchandise.
*Adventure Tours; location to book animal encounters and up close tours.
*Wheelchair/Stroller Rentals: manual and automatic wheelchairs and strollers.

There are also three eating establishments in Morocco as well. They are:

*Zagora Café; cafeteria style restaurant featuring wraps, hamburger platters, chicken strip platter, hot dog platter and drinks.
*Sultan’s Sweets; counter service featuring ice cream, candy and bakery treats.
*The Ice Cream Parlor; soft serve ice cream.

For more pictures, click on the photo above or visit my Busch Gardens Tampa photo page.

Updated: November 5, 2009

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