MOROCCO - Africa
It is situated in the north western tip of Africa, bordered by Algeria, Mauritiana, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. Running through the middle of
the country is the Atlas mountain range, which leads to the fertile plains and
sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. Morocco is one of Africa's most popular
travel destination and has many tourism attractions.
The most popular Morocco attractions
are:
Ait Benhaddou:It is a small village made up of many small fortresses, kasbahs and each one extending 10 meters or more in air.
Casablanca:
It is the largest city and the industry hub of Morocco. Few tourists who come here with the idea Casablanca movie are actually surprised by the development and transformation of this place in the last few decades to high buildings, modern facilities, overall infrastructure and one of the popular Morocco attractions for tourists.
Chefchaouen:
It is a city situated in the Rift Mountains in Northwest Morocco close to Tangier. The unique distinction about the architecture of Chefchaouen is its white-washed homes and buildings with a light blue shade, a tradition that comes from the town's former Jewish population.
Fes:
It is the capital of the Fes-Boulemane Region, the third largest city in Morocco, one of Islams most prestigious cities and among the popular Morocco attractions.
Marrakesh:
It is popular tourist attraction in southwestern Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. The setting of the city is stunning with buildings surrounded by the snow-peaked Atlas mountains.
Sidi Ifni:
It is a small town in southern Morocco at the edge of Atlantic Ocean. The overall relaxed atmosphere of the town makes for a pleasant visit. It is also the last colonial outpost of Spanish rule.
Tafraoute:
It is a nice and easy going mountain village located in the Atlas mountains in South Morocco and is known for its beautiful landscape of red dessert, pink rocks, ochre covered buildings amid green trees, prehistoric rock carvings, stunning palm groves and blue painted rocks of belgium artist Jean Veran.
Tangier:
Tangier is among popular North Morocco attractions for tourists, located in Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tetouan Region.
Taroudant:
It is a small Berber city situated in the Anti-Atlas, in Sous Valley in southern Morocco 85 miles from Adagir and often referred to as 'Grandmother of Marrakech'. This brown-walled city situated between Agadir and Ouarzazate and can be easily visited as a day trip.
Volubilis:
It is an archaeological site of ruins of the Roman settlement and situated near Meknes between Fez and Rabat and among the popular Morocco attractions.
Apart from these there are many more popular Morocco attractions
Climate:
Morocco has a dry climate with small amount of rain between November and March. However, the early summer months are the most pleasant with warm days and cool nights.
Moroccan Tourist Office in UK
205 Regent Street, 2nd Floor, London W1B 4HB, UK
Website: www.visitmorocco.org
Moroccan Tourist Office in USA
20 East 46th Street, Suite 1302, New York, NY 10017, USA
Language
Arabic. Some English and Spanish is understood in Tourist areas.
Capital
Rabat.
Electricity
125/220 volts AC, 50Hz
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
