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Best Places To Visit In Morocco
Morocco is a vibrant country with a myriad of attractions. With so many choices and limited time, how do you narrow down which places to visit? To help you decide, we’ve come up with our top places to visit in Morocco.
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Exploring The Sites In Rabat – Morocco’s Capital
Images of the picturesque oceanfront Kasbah is what drew us to Morocco’s capital city. In addition to this lovely spot, we found Roman ruins, historic tombs and impressive monuments. It’s not as flashy as some Moroccan cities, but this capital still has a lot of sites that are worth exploring.
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What To See In Casablanca
The modern city of Casablanca is not often at the top of must-see lists when people visit Morocco. Honestly, it wasn’t at the top of ours either, but we found a few interesting attractions that made it a worthwhile stop. Here’s what you can see when you visit Casablanca.
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Discover The Portuguese Fortress in El Jadida, Morocco
The ramparts of the El Jadida’s fortress may have been constructed for protection, but today, the walls look as if they were purpose-built to pose for your camera. The old port city isn’t high on most traveller’s lists, but we think it should. Take a walk with us and discover El Jadida.
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Exploring The Fortress and Port of Essaouira
There is much to love about Essaouira. After seeing its fortress with tall ramparts on the edge of the Atlantic, colourful fishing boats in the port and vibrant streets of the medina, you will be charmed by Essaouira, Morocco. We’ll show you the wonderful sites in Essaouira.
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Two Valleys Trek In The High Atlas Mountains
Trekking through the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco allows you to see another side of this varied country. Tall, snow-covered peaks hover above modest Berber (Amazigh) mountain towns. The Two Valleys route is a truly unique hiking experience to learn about the local culture while surrounded by beautiful scenery.
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Best Day Trips From Marrakesh – Ouzoud Falls, Agadir & Imlil
After visiting the sites of Marrakesh, it’s time to leave the busy city behind and explore other places nearby. You have your choice between the natural beauty of Ouzoud Falls, the beaches of Agadir and the mountain town of Imlil. Any of these will make a great day trip from Marrakesh.
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Beautiful Buildings In Marrakesh
The large city of Marrakesh is one of Morocco’s most popular tourist destinations. Its best monuments are the immaculate Ben Youssef Madrasa, Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs. Seeing these beautiful buildings will make you glad you visited Marrakesh. Here’s an overview of the sites in Marrakesh.
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Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate – Movie Sets In Morocco
From a picturesque desert village to large movie studios, cinema buffs will love visiting this part of Morocco. From the sandcastle-like heritage town of Ait Ben Haddou to traditional movie studios in Ouarzazate. This is a unique part of Morocco and one you won’t want to miss.
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Discover Todra Gorge & The Oases of Tinghir
The Todra River has created many fascinating scenes. The most popular are the spectacular Todra Gorge and oases near Tinghir with ecru-coloured mud homes on their edges. These are some of the fantastic scenes to discover when you visit Tinghir, Morocco.
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Explore The Dunes of Erg Chebbi
Spread out in front of us were the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Row after row of majestic sandy mountains stood radiant under the Moroccan sun. Exploring the stunning sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Morocco is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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Best Day Trips From Meknes or Fez – Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Ifrane
Not far from Meknes and Fez are three very different sites. There are Roman mosaics in Volubilis, the pilgrimage town of Moulay Idriss and the alpine village pf Ifrane. Here’s a description of all three so you can decide which to visit on a day trip from Meknes or Fez.
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The Grand Architectural Monuments In Meknes
Meknes is famous for its elaborate gates that decorate the long city wall. Currently, most of the city’s monuments are under restoration. Without those beautiful landmarks to admire, we still found mansions and mausoleums that are ornamented beyond comparison, making a visit to Meknes very rewarding.
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A Guide To Explore Fez Medina
The medina in Fez is a maze of winding passageways set in an unsolvable maze. Packed with shops, mosques and riads, your senses will be excited and make you fall in love with this city. Here is a guide to the sights you will find when you explore Fez’s Medina.
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God’s Bridge & Akchour Waterfall Hikes – Day Trips From Chefchaouen
When you’re visiting the Moroccan city of Chefchaouen there are two great day trips in the nearby rugged Rif Mountains. One is a hike to the natural feature called God’s Bridge. The other hike is to see Akchour Waterfalls. Both hikes allow you to enjoy nature in Morocco.
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Visit Chefchaouen – Morocco’s Blue City
The Blue City of Chefchaouen is a magical town. Buildings painted in every shade of blue decorate the lanes that wind up and down the mountainside. Visiting Chefchaouen is like stepping into your favourite storybook. Come with us as we show you the charming town of Chefchaouen.
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Tetouan Medina: An Authentic Moroccan Experience
Tetouan is not on Morocco’s typical tourist trail, and that is exactly why we liked it. The narrow, covered passageways that travel through the medina were unlike anything we had seen before. Come with us for an authentic Moroccan experience as we show you the intriguing medina of Tetouan
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Best Day Trips From Tangier – Asilah and Cape Spartel
After exploring the medina and kasbah in Tangier, it’s time for a day trip outside the city. Asilah’s medina has whitewashed homes inside a city wall. Cape Spartel has a lighthouse, beaches and a cave linked to an old legend. Both destinations make great day trips from Tangier.
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How To Spend A Weekend In Tangier
Narrow lanes wind their way through Tangier’s medina without any sense of planning. A vibrant atmosphere emanates from these well-trodden streets and entices you to continue to explore. Only a short ferry ride from Spain, Tangier is a popular weekend getaway. Here’s what you can see when you visit Tangier.
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