Monday, October 19, 2020

Best Cities to Visit in Morocco

      

The State of Morocco is one of the countries   that are located on the African continent,.      which is bordered on the northern side by the Mediterranean Sea, on the western side by the Atlantic Ocean, and in the center by the Strait of Gibraltar, and on the eastern side by the.    state of Algeria, and on the southern side by

                                                                  Mauritania


                                                                 Casablanca

 Casablanca is located on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean. It contains the main port of.      Morocco. In the twelfth century, this city was.  an Amazigh village called Anfa. Then it became a seat for pirates to steal ships, and the village was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1468 AD;    They returned to it in 1515 AD and built a new city in its place called Casa Branc (Casablanca), in which a devastatin earthquake occurred in 1755 AD, which made its residents leave, and Sultan Saleh Muhammad bin Abdullah rebuilt it in the late eighteenth century, and it i.             nowadays from The most important cities in Morocco, and there are roads linking it to the rest of the main cities, in addition to the.          availability of  International services there


                                                                             Fez 

The city of Fez is one of the ancient Moroccan historical sites that were built in the period between (789-808) AD by Idris bin Abdullah, which was the capital of his kingdom, and it is located on the right bank of the Fez River, and another kingdom was established on the bank. Al-Yusra by Abdullah Ibn Idris II, and both.       kingdoms grew alone until they were merged in the eleventh century, and at the present time the city of Fez is one of the tourist cities that    attract thousands of visitors to discover its          history and culture and to enjoy seeing its        architecture, which has been greatly               influenced by buildings, housing and schools. And the fountains in it, and this city also has the oldest university in the whole world, which is called the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, which was founded in 859 AD by Fatima Al-fihri           

  


                                                     Meknes

 city Meknes is one of the ancient.              Moroccan historical sites that were built by Almofaridians as a military settlement, and it is located in the center of the country of.        Morocco and overlooks the Middle Atlas.          Mountains and Cedar Forests, and it mixes          between Moroccan and Spanish culture, as it has many monuments, huge gates, gardens and multiple mosques, km It has a large prison.      built under the city to accommodate Christian sailors who were arrested from the sea and.     then imprisoned. Meknes is one of the.           Moroccan historical sites and it has many.         important and attractive tourist places, as it contains the largest minaret in the world as it is long 140 feet, which was made of red            sandstone, and was classified under the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995 AD, and the city of Rabat also owns the tomb of                     Mohammed V, which is the tomb of King Muhammad and his two sons, which                represents the wonderful architecture and.  
                   decoration of the Alawite period
       



                                                           Marrakech

Both African and Arab, eastern and western, Marrakech is an eclectic meeting place of different cultures and the country’s most vibrant metropolis. One of Morocco’s four imperial cities, Marrakech is nestled in the shadow of the Atlas Mountain range. Perhaps most famous for its medieval medina, a UNESCO-protected maze of alleys and markets, the city is also known for its iconic 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, with a single minaret that can be seen for miles around. For some, part of the fun of visiting Marrakech is getting lost. If this is you, embrace the chaos as you wander the souks of the medina in one of   the best cities to visit in Morocco

The cultural soul of Marrakech for 1,000 years, Jemaa el-Fna square comes alive each evening at sunset. Locals and visitors congregate to see the acrobats, magicians, fortune-tellers, snake charmers, Gnaoua musicians, and storytellers that together create a wonderful open-air spectacle. The city’s Moorish traditions and artistic heritage are complemented by a burgeoning contemporary creative pulse




Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate is an incredible fortified city, and a popular starting point for destinations further into the desert. The red walls and towers are a fantastic sight, ascending the hillside and overlooking the valley below. It's so picturesque, in fact, that it is has been a filming location for an incredible range of films and TV shows, including Lawrence of Arabia, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Mummy, Gladiator, The Hills have Eyes, and was a location used in Game of Thrones. The ancient kasbahs and spectacular scenery capture the imagination.


                         Chefchaouen

Morocco's famous Blue City of Chefchaouen has the most unique scenery in the country. The vivid blue walls of the medina form a striking visual contrast with the mountains above and the sea below. It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the relaxed lifestyle, terraced dining, easy hikes and beach walks, and local handcrafts make it a wonderful destinatio 

                                Agadir

Agadir is the largest beach resort town in Morocco, and its location on the southern Atlantic coast and warm winters have made it a popular winter destination for those who want to escape winter doldrums and relax in the sun. It has wonderful local fish and seafood, a traditional souk full of local handcrafts, stunning architecture, and a wide variety of music and cultural events. It is also a short distance from Morocco's legendary Paradise Valley, a valley in the High Atlas full of lush vegetation, small waterfalls, and pools of crystal clear water. Whether it's escaping rain on the beach in winter, or taking a break from the heat in mountain rock pools in summer, Agadir is a great way to experience  
the best nature in Morocco.    


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