The most beautiful cities of Morocc
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| The most beautiful cities of Morocco |
With its beaches of fine sand, its kasbahs, its great imperial cities, its souks with oriental perfumes and its dunes coiled in its immense desert, Morocco is the emblem of the east and the thousand and one nights. With its shimmering colors and crazy charms, it will seduce the most demanding of you. It is for this reason that Morocco is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Most beautiful cities in the north
The north of Morocco (like the regions of Tangier and Tetouan for example) is considered a true tourist pole. Several cities are honored every season, to welcome its tourists in the most pleasant way: - Tangier: it is the only city that marries the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, to offer you a swim "in two places, at the same time ". It is a true mythical city that attracts a large number of artists, writers and tourists of all kinds every year, as it is full of historical treasures, with a rich history and rich heritage behind. With its medina and its kasbah, it guarantees a change of scenery that is not found anywhere else. The Sultan's palace, also called Dar-el-Makhzen, is a very interesting site, not to be missed under any circumstances. - Chefchaouen: better known as "the blue city", with its small white walls and doors and windows painted in lavender blue, colors of rest and absolute relaxation. A bit too touristy, its main square and its lanes are the envy of too many visitors, so we advise you to prefer the winding alleys of the medina. - Cap-de-l'Eau: it is a fishing village invaded by concrete, endowed with a long and beautiful beach and magnificent cliffs. You can reach the beach of Nador by the coast where you will find a road dominated by the sea, so a magnificent view is "in sight". There are also some trails for direct access to secluded beaches
Most beautiful cities in the south
The village of Aït-Benhaddou is located 30 km from Ouarzazate (coming from Marrakech), it is a corner that offers a spectacle of sublime rock strata. And, of all the Moroccan south, it is considered as one of the most preserved ksour, it is also inscribed on the World Heritage of Unesco (1987). A canvas of narrow streets and small tracks slips joyfully between the houses of land, beautiful, traditional and fragile. This place has had great moments of cinema because several shoots of films recognized here and elsewhere have found refuge in the sublime decorations of the village. (As Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator ... etc). - The town of Alnif is the one that makes geologists happy, with its Precambrian soils that exist all over the region. As for cooking and gastronomy, you will find a great leaning for potatoes, because that of Alnif keeps majestically its reputation throughout the Moroccan South. - Aouli: the mines of Aouli are 25 km from Midelt, this place gives you a pretty emotion because you will be surrounded by scenes of bewildering desolation, decorations worthy of those of the films with authors. Not far from the corner, you will have a path leading directly to a magnificent landscape: the cliffs of a thousand and one colors
More beautiful seaside towns
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| The most beautiful cities of Morocco |
The Moroccan coast is known for its thousand faces: beautiful beaches, sumptuous towns, great ports, magnificent seaside resorts and extensive deserts ... but the seaside towns are the wealth of the kingdom, such as: - Agadir, with its 6 kilometers Beach and radiant sun, which make the region a perfect destination for rest and relaxation, to contrast the scenery of the great Moroccan desert. Those who are not particularly attracted by the somewhat distorted landscape of the sea and its beaches, with the new Croisette and its palm trees (which still have charm for those who like), there are corners located at Which are full of wonders such as the Honey Route or the Paradise Valley. - Aourir: known for its bananas and marine activities highly appreciated by tourists (like surfing), the city is about 12 km north of Agadir. - Asilah, is a small town located 45 km south of Tangier. She jealously guards her little white houses and malicious lanes. Today, Asilah is a beautiful seaside resort where tourism has its say. It is characterized by its sandy beaches, its old town and its Portuguese ramparts dating from the 15th century. It is the starting point to discover the rest of the neighboring corners, beautiful and wild located a few kilometers away. - The white city of Azemmour: it is located 17 km north of El-Jadida and 80 km south of Casablanca, not very extensive, a great and magnificent wall the ring, as to protect it from the life of And preserve it in a jewel of history, it is known to be "the city of the artists".
More beautiful cities of the Moroccan desert
It is necessary to know to appreciate the absolute disorientation to be able to appreciate its escapade in Morocco. Sometimes the culture shock can be impressive. Very different from the Western way of life, it is simply all that is sought to move us away from our ordinary daily life. The Moroccan desert is worth a visit ... In the heart of the imperial cities you will find rich palaces, medina and mosques, you will discover the history of a people and its authentic way of life. A walk in the medina of Fez will make you fall back to the glorious Middle Ages of the Maghreb. If the lifestyle of the inhabitants interests you, it is better to go to the souks of the medina. Full of surprises, colors and scents await you, your senses will be marked for life. The desert cities are endowed with many riches: with the desert and the oases, the landscapes made of dunes and mountains, gorges and canyons, you will be spoiled by a sun that will make you color, while walking The winding alleys of the kasbahs. You can even offer camel rides! And why not sleep under the stars in the desert? For the less daring, the Land Rover will allow you to traverse the sands of the Moroccan desert
Most beautiful tourist cities
A few kilometers from Europe, the kingdom of Morocco has more than one trick in its bag to ensure your change of scenery, with its animated souks, its bright colors and the strong smell of its spices, from the top of the minarets of its magnificent mosques , In the depths of its pretty seaside villages, from the peaks of the High Atlas, to the infinite desert of the Sahara. Morocco is characterized by a double coastline, on the Atlantic Ocean on one side and on the Mediterranean Sea on the other, by its borders with Western Sahara to the south, Algeria to the east and Spanish territories of the North of Ceuta and Melilla on the coast to the north. Morocco's unmissable cities: Casablanca is the "flagship" city of Morocco, it attracts tourists who come to see its great Hassan II mosque, which is simply the second largest mosque in the world. Except that the majority of visitors do not stay long in Casablanca, because being a relatively modern city, it does not offer the scenery sought by most tourists. We prefer Marrakech, a more authentic city with its noisy souks and its old town rich in ancient corners which are worth seeing (such as the Saadian Tombs and the remains of the El Badi Palace, or even the Koutoubia Mosque). Fez is also a very beautiful Moroccan city, where you can let yourself wander through the labyrinth composed of alleys dating back to the Middle Ages. Also try to visit the city of Meknes, a must-see address, known as "Versailles du Maroc" for its beauty and brilliance. Address to keep in the first pages of his agenda! And finally, a trip to Morocco would not make sense without the famous expeditions in the Sahara, either on camels or in 4x4 or even on foot, because on this side there are many ways and ideas are missing truly not.
Culture itinerary
Fez and its medina full of medersas; The city of Rabat and its tower Hassan, what remains of the mosque of Prince Almohad Yacoub el-Mansour; The city of Meknes, the capital of Moulay Ismael who was one of the most famous Alawite kings (dynasty still reigning over Morocco); The city of Marrakech and its famous patrimony, the Koutoubia, the place Jemaa el Fna, the Menara ... etc. Visit of the Moroccan south (departure from Ouarzazate): the valley of the Dades, with the wild scenery of the Atlas and its Kasbahs, magnificent fortified citadels testify to a Berber art rich and still alive; The valley of Drâa and its ksours, fortified villages authentic: that sites dedicated to cultural excursions. Treat yourself to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. The most famous cultural itinerary is Marrakech, Ouarzazate and then Essaouira: It shows you the other face of Morocco, on the borders of the desert and the green oases, where human beings always follow an ancient and secular way of life. The shadow of nature and its trees (fig trees, grenadiers and oleanders). Discover Ouarzazate, then visit Zagora, situated on its rocky peak that watches over the valley of Drâa. From the gorges of the Dades to the gorges of Todra, where the mountain shows itself as finely worked and carefully carved by nature, the Atlas and its distant snowy peaks, its purely Berber villages, and all this panoply of colors that inspired so much artists , Writers and painters ... an itinerary that will lead you to a luminous place where the dreams of the east are inflamed, and where time stops to give way to the eternal flavors of the Maghreb. Marrakech - Marrakech, then Ouarzazate - Ouarzazate, then Tinerhir, the Dades Valley - Tinerhir, Merzouga, then Erfoud - Erfoud, Alnif, then Zagora - Zagora, Tamegroute and Ouarzazate - Ouarzazate, Taroudant and then Agadir - Essaouira then Marrakech - finally, Marrakech and the garden of Majorelle
Beach Itinerary
The Moroccan coasts are the perfect destination for your seaside holiday. All the coastline is adorned with very good natural and climatic conditions, and this throughout the year. The beaches of Morocco are a real invitation to travel, relaxation and escape! • Give yourself whole days of escape in front of the Strait of Gibraltar in Tangier, or on the islands of Mogador ... Stroll along the high cliffs and wild coves, enjoy the view, the landscape and take a bath Sun in the lagoons, or let yourself be rocked by the Atlantic waves ... More than 3000 kilometers of coastline that offer the visitor magnificent landscapes with all the leisure of the sea as a bonus! On the program: swimming, fishing, sea trips, walking ... • The beaches of Temara are situated between Rabat and Casa (Casablanca), where you can find beautiful sandy beaches Golden. Arriving in Casablanca, walk along the cornice: terraces of cafes and swimming pools of sea water await you
Itinerary kasbahs
By visiting Morocco, opt for a total immersion in the world of the kasbahs and discover the historical and cultural sites of the kingdom. The kasbahs of the imperial cities are real passages for curious visitors to discover the country. Behind strong ramparts with a glorious past, they hide the vestiges of a heavy heritage and the imprints of the history of the kingdom. Whether it's the Kasbah of Rabat, Marrakech, Fez or Meknes, the beauty is the same, go there, you will not regret it! In Tangier, climb up to the top of the kasbah and enjoy the breathtaking view of the marriage of the sky and the sea! The panorama on the Strait of Gibraltar and on the Spanish coast is just breathtaking! Not far away, the Chefchaouen kasbah is a very nice corner dedicated to the freshness in the center of the city. This kasbah carefully guards a medina of oriental charm, and its solid ramparts offer an unequaled view on the horizon line. Stay a little off the beaten track, and cross the M'Goun massifs from North to South. The still lingering charm of the small Berber sites and the grandeur of these mountain areas will delight you. By visiting the ksour of Toubkal, rest a little in Asni, near the famous Kasbah Tamadot, one of the Moroccan sights. Being the property of Sir Richard Branson, this kasbah has become a magnificent hotel. Passing by the road that connects Telouet to Ouarzazate, you can walk an interesting route between the snow-capped peaks on one side, the red lands and the palm groves on the other. And then halfway, you will find the fortified village of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Mountain itinerary
But what would Morocco be without its Atlas? Stretching in the heart of Moroccan territory (between Taroundant and Taza), up to about 80 km from the Atlantic coast, the Atlas consists of: High Atlas, Middle Atlas and Anti Atlas. It is with the High Atlas that Morocco reaches the highest summit of North Africa, the djebel Toubkal (with its 4167m). A unique trip to meet the Berber tribes, whose generosity and kindness mark for life. Between high peaks, canyons and valleys, the Haut-Atlas guarantees a change of scenery for trekking enthusiasts and hikers. These adventurers can head towards the National Park of Jebel Toubkal. With the vast forests of holm oaks, you will immerse yourself in rather contrasted decors, between plateaus and cliffs, which overhang the green valleys of Ourika, N'Fis or Sous. Discover the region of M'Goun: the landscapes are exceptional, because between vertiginous ridges and snowy circuses, plains and plateaux, gorges and valleys ... we do not know where to head
Cities to visit in Morocco
Visiting the most important Moroccan cities is a classic. The palaces of Marrakech, Rabat and its alleyways, Meknes, Fez and many others are waiting for you to discover the culture of spices and colors. 'Discover the cities in Morocco', rhymes with 'dive into the heart of history'. -Fez: a small jewel of the Maghreb, Fez is the cultural capital of the country. Located in the north of Morocco, this city is a true museum of the VIIIth century, it is also considered as the dean of the four imperial cities. Its talented craftsmen carefully guard it, and make it the holder of the riches of the country and the preserver of the traditions of its heritage. - Marrakech: very extensive, this city may seem difficult to surround, especially the first days. So we advise you to follow a guide, to locate you. To make the most of your trip to Marrakech, offer a riad in the heart of the medina, it is the place to stay in Morocco, it is beautiful and authentic. Besides, you will be spoiled for choice, as riads grow like mushrooms and are currently over 200 ... Nature enthusiasts will opt for the beautiful guest houses of the palm grove, which are located 10 minutes from the ramparts of Marrakech. - Meknes: located 65 km from Fez, it was the capital of the country in the 17th century, under the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Meknes is thus one of the four imperial cities, with a beauty that is equal to that of its sisters. - Volubilis: this city traces the history of the country, marking the region with its many secrets, testimony of an ancient and tumultuous past on the shores of the Mediterranean. Here, what can be observed is that of all that is there are the dwellings which have been best guarded. Decorated with mosaics, frescoes and statues, the walls of its houses become museums ... for connoisseurs, the site is a real archaeological treasure
Most beautiful Moroccan cities for trekking
Morocco is a very good destination for hiking and trekking. Having the Atlas as one of the riches, the country shelters one of the most beautiful mountainous massifs of the earth, still sheltered from the misdeeds of the modernity, with a population proud of its Berber origin. The Moroccan Sahara is not only one of the most accessible deserts, but it also has the advantage of showing an enormous palette of beautiful landscapes: dunes, oases, valleys - and palm groves that are lost in the golden sand ... In the Atlas, a good number of hikes are organized with mules and in the south of Morocco camel and camel treks, which is an approach that meets the needs of family travel in the Sahara. These tours are accompanied by specialists and teams specially trained for the trekking, with certified Moroccan mountain guides. Important hiking and trekking trails are marked in Morocco, in a number of cities, including a small selection: - the Toubkal express - the Trek in the south of Morocco - the Ait Bougmez hike - the ascent Du Toubkal - the hike in Essaouira - and the ascent of M'goun
Most beautiful Moroccan cities to celebrate
Rabat is the capital of Morocco, which is why it is the nerve center of the country, where the politics, administration and economy of the whole kingdom are found. It is also the second largest city in the country after Casablanca. Rabat is also a commercial and industrial region, where tourism and local crafts have a major role in the country's economy. This is why it is equipped with a good number of places of leisure and festivities, and to be able to organize an unforgettable stay, here are some places to celebrate in Rabat: - nightclubs renowned as: The 5th Avenue "," the Amnesia ". These are very trendy places, which will make the happiness of the young, and also the youngest. - Harhoura Témara beach is also an ideal place to party, because there is nothing better than the rhythms of the music combined with fine sand and crystal water. Campfires are regularly organized, as well as barbecues and aperitifs with good background music. The festivities exist in Rabat, but exist especially in Casablanca, because it is the most famous corner for the crazy evenings, from all the Maghreb. It is indeed the favorite destination of tourists, whatever their levels and budgets. It is not uncommon to find princes and princesses strolling in the nightclubs of Casa ... go for it, take a turn, maybe you will fall on an emir, or a rich heiress somewhere!
The most beautiful cities in winter
1. All those who went to Morocco during the full and high season (spring and autumn) are delighted but somewhat frustrated by the fact that they have had to work with the tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world to Enjoy the heritage and dream settings. This is why it is equally good to visit Morocco during the winter, to enjoy calmly the treasures and wonders of the country and its high tourist places. 2. If they reach low levels in the middle of the night, winter temperatures average 20 ° C during the day. This is far from unpleasant and unpleasant, especially when they are below zero in Europe. We advise you to go to the south of the country, because you can enjoy the best of the Moroccan sun. 3. With an authentic atmosphere, without the stress of the presence of tourists, the Moroccans will be much more hospitable and generous outside the great tourist seasons. 4. Moroccan ski resorts are places that must absolutely be seen. In Oukaïmeden, (near Marrakech), 'surf' on beautiful powdery tracks! 5. If, after the snow, you feel an urgent need for sunshine, make a jump in the great south, towards Dakhla for example. The water is there all year round at 25 degrees, enough to continue the summer season all year round, while introducing the small family to the sports of sliding
The most beautiful cities in summer
Thanks to its geographical diversity, Morocco is experiencing significant climatic variations. Generally, it is not considered an arid country (except in the South). The ideal periods for visiting Morocco are April-May and September-October, and here is our advice on the climate according to the seasons: • Summer can be choking, because with the sirocco the wind becomes hot, with Of the Saharan dust. In Casablanca, for example, the average temperature is at 25 ° C. In the Rif and in the Middle Atlas (areas where rains are abundant) only summer is truly the dry season. Destinations to advise: Marrakesh, Rabat, and Casablanca. In summer it is advisable to avoid the south and the desert. • Spring, between April and May, and the beginning of autumn, starting in October, are the ideal seasons to organize a visit to Morocco. For by following this advice, the visitor will be able to avoid the torrential rains from November to January (and sometimes until March), as well as the excessive heat of summer and the cold of winter.
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The most beautiful cities of Morocco are, it seems the royal cities but this opinion remains subjective because each one of it has an incontestable charm.
Fes
Fes is a very particular city in relation to its history, its monuments, its faculty and its tanneries. When visiting Morocco, do not miss to visit this beautiful royal city. When you arrive near the tanneries, the merchants offer mint and it is better to take it. Indeed, the odor is so pestilential because of the skins of beasts that it is better to make a ball of this fresh mint and put it in the nose. Thus, one can come and go at his will without being too inconvenienced. It is also the oldest medina in the Arab world in the Maghreb.
Meknes
Meknes is also one of the most beautiful imperial cities of Morocco. Its fortifications are extraordinary. It has an impressive number of palaces, fountains, gardens, mosques, etc. Shaped by the sultan Moulai Ismaël contemporary of Louis XIV, this city is a splendor of the architecture of the Maghreb.
Marrakech and Rabat are also among the most beautiful cities in Morocco. Everyone knows Marrakech and its place Jemma el Fna but the city is also home to the Saadian tombs of princes and princesses who lived in the great era of the country. The ramparts of the medina of Marrakech are 14 km long. Rabat is also worth a visit. Although this city is more modern than the other imperial cities, it is a center full of priceless treasures. Rabat is world famous for being the capital of Morocco but even more for its famous Tour Hassan II
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