How to spend exotic vacations at the Moroccan cities
Planning an international trip far from the usual? Then, the Maghrebi cities will surely make your vacations exotic. With a rich history, cultural heritage and breathtaking seascape, Morocco has everything for you to give an exotic travel experience. This country features both sea and mountain and is home to the entire range of Mediterranean climates. With its mix of diverse, captivating vistas and a rich kaleidoscope of culture, Morocco is an unbeatable destination. This “farthest land of the setting sun” is rich in contrasts, a destination that beckons you to discover two millennia of history.
Rabat
Rabat, the capital city of Morocco is located along the Atlantic Ocean. This city offers you to visit amazing places such as the Old Medina, the D’r-al-Makhzen (the main royal residence), Kasbah of the Udayas, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower.
Fes
Fes, which was the capital city of Morocco till 1925, is a ‘World Heritage Site’. Here, visit to places like the Royal Palace (Dar el Makhzen), Zaouia Moulay Idriss II, Old Medina (UNESCO World Heritage Centre), Tanners’ Quarter, Zallige Artisans Factory, and the University of Al Quaraouiyine (established in 859) will certainly take you back in time.
Tangier
Sited on the Maghreb coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel, Tangier is a wonderful tourist spot for all sorts of tourists, be it solo travellers, couples or families. This beautiful town is rich in history offering potential visitors. Some of the interesting places to explore here can be ‘the tomb of Ibn Battuta (a famous Moroccan scholar and traveller of ancient time)’, the Grand Socco, tranquil beaches, and the Tangier Museum.
Casablanca
The Hollywood classic Casablanca must have created a strong desire among many movie buffs to visit this beautiful city. While you are there, go for awesome sight at the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa and the third-largest mosque in the world. the Old and New Medinas of Casablanca are also worth a visit.
Marrakech
Many of you must have known this city through Graham Nash’s famous ‘Marrakesh Express song’. Quite right to the spirit, Marrakech is a party lover’s delight. The city has the largest souk (traditional market) in Morocco. A visit to this city is incomplete without going to Jemaa el-Fnaa, Majorelle Garden, Gueliz, Bahia Palace and the El Badi Palace.
Last but not the least; don’t forget to pamper yourself with a Moroccan hammam and take enchanting memories back home.
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