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Travel Guide: The kingdom of Morocco Posted: September 13, 2021 @ 3:50 pm |
Travel to Morocco: from Marrakech to Casablanca, passing through the Berber fortresses of the desert and the other imperial cities. When to go and which cities to visit on the Morocco discovery tour Morocco: general information :Exotic, mysterious and full of contrasts, Morocco inspired the French painter Eugene Delacroix, who never stopped painting it since he visited it. This country between Africa and Europe, a bridge between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, was a source of inspiration for generations of writers, painters, actors, directors, photographers and artists, attracted by culture, architecture, landscapes, and fascinating atmospheres. . Geologically it is one of the North African states with the most varied conformation, the landscape changes constantly. The southern coast stretches to the edges of the Western Sahara , this can be visited in 4 days tour from Marrakech to Fes, the center is crossed by the mountain ranges of the Anti, High and Middle Atlas , often capped by snow. Between the Atlas Mountains and theocean coast stretch fertile plateaus and lowlands, rich in water. Towards the east, on the other hand, the mountains degrade and, after passing gorges furrowed by rivers, they flatten into the infinite expanses of sand and stones of the Sahara. For the traveler, Morocco reveal all its trump cards formed by the colors and the richness of the architecture of the Imperial City , the charm of the souks and medinas , the Kasbah perched in beautiful valleys, the sunsets over the desert dunes. All enriched by the perfect Moroccan hospitality, which has reached a very high quality in tourist facilities, from the hotels created in the riads of the medinas to the large resorts. Tongue The official language of Morocco is Arabic, but a large part of the population speaks Berber . The French is spoken and understood almost everywhere. Religion The religion of Morocco is Islam . Currency The Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Documents A valid passport is enough to enter Morocco. Health and insurance No compulsory vaccinations are needed. Before departure, it is advisable to take out health insurance which also includes repatriation by air or the transfer of the patient to another country. When to go to Morocco :The country has different climatic zones due to geography and latitude. In the mountainous regions the summer is mild and the winter is cold and rainy, while in the driest areas the summer is torrid. The best times to visit are spring and autumn. The desert is not windy and you can do one of the Marrakech to Fes desert tour 3 days to visit it from Marrakech. Weather: temperatures and climate in Morocco :The climate varies according to the area, from the coasts to the mountains. Places to visit in Morocco :Rabat . A stop on the circuit of the Imperial Cities, the capital is the seat of the government, administrative offices and royal residence. It is a lively and elegant city, where the modern present coexists with a past witnessed by numerous original historical monuments with typical Moroccan architecture. Among these, the most important is the Tour Hassan , located next to an unfinished mosque and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V , a richly decorated building in a traditional style, where the tomb of the king is located, to whom the country's independence is owed. Following the side of the river that flows into the ocean, you will find the Kasbah of the Oudaias , located on a hill overlooking the Oued Bou Regregand the ocean. After the Bab Oudaia , you immerse yourself in intricate alleys, between houses painted in white, blue and blue, in which busy women hidden by long colored veils move. A door leads to the Andalusian Gardens , dating back to the early twentieth century, an oasis of coolness where plants guard colorful flowers. Just outside the city walls, there is the Chellah necropolis : a Roman villa and forum, transformed into a fortified necropolis with large walls. A very suggestive place where you can walk among luxuriant nature and splendid ruins: in the center stands a well-preserved minaret, with the original polychrome majolica, while the storks that, numerous, nest on the trees and on the highest walls. The most amazing place to visit in Morocco is the desert, you can get there from Marrakech by doing one of the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes or any other different trip. Marrakech is the starting point for various trips that can be made in the country. Its main square, Djemaa el-Fna represents a stage where you can attend performances of local life, mixed with storytellers, dancers, snake charmers, food sellers. To watch while sitting on one of the terraces of the bars that overlook it, perhaps enjoying a mint tea. Next to it is the high minaret of the Koutoubia , which has always been the symbol of the city. The pink walls with the beautiful and imposing Doors surround the Medina , the numerous palaces, the Saadian Tombs , the Museum of Moroccan Art and the gardens of Mènara . Essaouira. The windy coastal town has become very fashionable in recent years without losing its original character. Built by the Portuguese, as well as El Jadida and Asilah , Essaouira is first of all a lively port, with the white Medina, surrounded by superb ramparts, and the fortifications of the Sqala , an ancient artillery platform from which it dominates the port, the ocean, the long beach and the Medina itself. It is a place to live within the walls of small and charming charming hotels, enclosed in small riads with typical Moroccan decorations, among the improvised restaurants at the port, enjoying freshly caught seafood. The other imperial cities are Meknes , with its impressive gates and the archaeological site of Volubilis showing the ruins of a Roman city with quarters and oil mills, and Fes , famous for its numerous souks and its stunning hillside location. Casablanca . This modern and busy Atlantic city offers tree-lined avenues along the corniche, the waterfront; art deco style buildings; a recent medina and the splendid Hassan II mosque, an impressive architecture overlooking the ocean. Casablanca is the biggest city in Morocco, you can do for instance the 10 days tour from Casablanca and visit all Morocco. To the north, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier has always fascinated and attracted travelers, thanks to the alleys of the Medina, the squares, the cafes, its architecture, the stories of the writers who lived there and set their novels. Sahara . Crossing the Tichka Pass , you pass the Atlas Mountains and reach Ouarzazate , which is the point from which the itineraries to the edges of the desert branch off or for the Way of the Kasbahs , fortified cities in red clay, located in valleys characterized by rugged gorges, as in the case of the Dades Gorges . The Draa river , on the other hand, flows in an open valley, up to the welcoming town of Zagorà , from which you reach Mhamid , a true outpost among the first sand dunes of the desert.
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