Agadir  Agadir Agadir is Morocco's premier coastal resort arranged along a magnificent bay of golden sand. It is a modern city, showcasing a progressive Moroccan urban style. Its biggest attractions are its holiday facilities and its year-round sunshine. Agadir has relatively few tourist sights, but the markets, fishing port and brand new marina are worth a look and golfers have three courses to choose from. There's part of the original fortress which is at the top of the hill beside the city, over the huge painting. The small zoo, called "Vallée des Oiseaux" hosts birds from all over the world, some goat-like animals from the Atlas, and even exotic mammals. Take a day trip to Paradise Valley - a beautiful palm-lined gorge leading to mountain trails to Berber villages and the seasonal waterfalls of Immouzer des Ida Outanane (at their best in spring). Casablanca Casablanca Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country`s commercial and social epicenter. The Romans founded a settlement called `Anfa`, and within a short time it quickly became one of the most noteworthy ports in North Africa. The French influence on Casablanca is undeniable and is on display in the tree-lined avenues south of the Old Medina. The Old Medina and La Corniche, two compact areas full of adventure and surprises, are popular tourist attractions.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Hassan II Mosque, Place des Nations Unies, Arab League Park, La Corniche, Plage Ain Diab, Morocco Mall, Bouskoura Forest, Mohammedia, Rick`s Café, The Old Medina, and so much more! | Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Chefchaouen, `the blue city`, is an enchanting city nestled in Morocco`s Rif Mountains, approximately two hours southeast of Tangier by car. The city is world-renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful blue-washed buildings, with the majority of them located in the Old Town. On the main square, the Place Outa el Hammam, you will find the Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress, as well as the Grand Mosque and the Ethnographic Museum of Chefchaouen. The sizable Medina is a charming maze of streets and alleyways accessible from the main square; the Medina offers some of the best souvenir shopping you will find in Morocco.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Chefchaouen Medina, Grand Mosque, Kasbah, Place Outa el Hammam, Ethnographic Museum of Chefchaouen, Bab el-Ain, Bab el-Mahrouk, Rif as-Sabanin, and so much more! Essaouira Essaouira Essaouira, formerly known by the name Mogador, is a city situated on Morocco`s Atlantic coast. The Old Town of Essaouira is situated on a clifftop protected along the coast by ramparts called the Skala de la Kasbah; here you will find Essaouira`s Medina and the Mellah (Jewish Quarter). Essaouira thrived in the 18th and 19th centuries, when it became Morocco`s first world-class seaport. The sea is still important to the city`s economy today as a tourist destination. Southeast of the Medina, there are two beaches, Plage d`Essaouira and Plage de Tagharte, which are popular with all types of visitors, from sunbathers to professional surfers. Essaouira and the nearby village of Diabat are very well-known for their shared `hippie culture`, popularized as a result of Jimi Hendrix`s 1969 visit to the area.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Essaouira Medina, Skala de la Kasbah, Mellah, Plage d`Essaouira, Plage de Tagharte, Diabat, Quartier des Dunes, and so much more! | Fez Fez Fez is one of the best sights in the world. It is famous for its ancient walled city, often compared to the walled city of Jerusalem. The whole old city of Fez has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The immense medina of Fes-l-Bali (the old city) is a huge labyrinth. Lose yourself in the hustle and bustle of the various markets, and find your way out once you have had enough of all the sights, sounds, and smells that will overwhelm your senses. You should at least try to find the Medersa Attarine, the Medersa Cherratine and Medersa Seffarine, three stunning old buildings near the center of the maze. The other thing you shouldn't miss is the people at work in the median: coppersmith, tanners, and dyers. The view from the hills surrounding the old city is breathtaking - there are two fortresses overlooking the old city, the Borj Nord which contains an armaments museum, and the Borj Sud, which is being developed for tourism. Imperial Morocco Imperial Morocco The four Imperial cities of Morocco are Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, and Meknes. Rabat has been the capital of Morocco since 1912. Fez, first capital in 808 CE, was the principal city of the Kingdom for no fewer than seven distinct periods until 1912. Marrakech was founded by the Almoravid dynasty in 1071 and was the Kingdom`s capital for much of the next two centuries. The Alaouite Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif proclaimed Meknes his capital and ruled from that city for over 50 years in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. All four cities have royal palaces (` dar al-makhzen` in Arabic); the King of Morocco`s primary residence today is located in Rabat, and that specific royal palace is called El Mechouar Essaid, or `the venue of happiness`.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, the Royal Palaces of Morocco, the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Jemaa el-Fna, Menara Gardens, the Blue Gate, Bab Mansour, and so much more! | Marrakech Marrakech Marrakech has a long and storied history tied to the tragedies and triumphs of the sultans and kings of Morocco. Along with Fez, Meknes and Rabat, Marrakech was one of the four `imperial capitals of Morocco`. The heart of the fortified Old City is an area called The Medina, filled with historical buildings and great shopping opportunities at the myriad souqs. The Medina, along with Menara Gardens and Agdal Gardens, have all been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The thriving center of town is the Jemaa el-Fna, which explodes with activity and color after nightfall. Marrakech is also a jumping-off point for tourists to explore the beautiful Atlas Mountains.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
The Medina, Agdal Gardens, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, La Palmeraie, Gueliz, Jemaa el-Fna, Jardin Majorelle, Palais de la Bahia, and so much more! Meknes Meknes Meknes is one of the four imperial capitals of Morocco, and is located approximately 40 miles west-southwest of another imperial capital, Fez. The Almoravid dynasty founded Meknes in the 11th century primarily as a military fortress. By the 17th century, Sultan Moulay Ismail, the son of the founder of the current ruling dynasty, the Alaouites, made Meknes the capital of Imperial Morocco, a distinction it held until 1727. You can see some of his contributions to the city by visiting the expansive Dar al-Makhzen (the Royal Palace), or the colorful and ornate mausoleum where he is interred. The historic city center of Meknes, a living museum dedicated to the city`s golden era, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Royal Palace, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Bab Mansour Laleuj, Lahdim Square, Dar Jamai Museum, Bab el-Khamis, and so much more! | Rabat Rabat Rabat is one of the four Imperial Capitals of Morocco, and the Kingdom of Morocco`s current capital. It is built on a cliffside overlooking the Atlantic coast. The Bou Regreg River separates Rabat from its sister city on the other bank, Salé. Sights of note in Rabat include the Royal Palace, the primary residence of King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma; Hassan Tower, a solitary minaret built for a mosque that was never completed; the Old Town, comprised largely of a cliffside fortress-turned-medina near the city beach, Plage de Rabat; and the Phoenician Necropolis of Chellah.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Necropolis of Chellah, the Royal Palace, the National Zoo, Mohammed VI Museu of Modern and Contemporary Art, Museum of History and Civilizations, Plage de Rabat, Great Mosque of Salé, and so much more! Tangier Tangier Tangier is a fascinating Moroccan city, with a mysterious air, an interesting history, breathtaking views, unspoiled beaches, and friendly people. Climb on the top of the hill on which Tangier is built; you will have the chance to see two continents at once. Also, take some time to visit the Tangier American Legation - the oldest American overseas legation. Another interesting sight is the Kasbah Museum, the former Sultan`s palace. It deserves to be seen not only for its collection of artifacts from the Phoenician to modern times, but also for the building and garden.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Kasbah Museum, Tangier American Legation, Ancien Medina, Dar el-Mahkzen, Place Petit Socco, Park Rmilat, Caves of Hercules, Church of St. Andrew, Gran Teatro Cervantes, Grand Mosque, Playa Blanca, Tomb of Ibn Battuta, and so much more! | The Moroccan Coast The Moroccan Coast The Moroccan coast stretches on for 1,140 miles, from Tarfaya in the south to Saïdia in the northeast. Morocco is home to some of the best surfing and water sport opportunities in the world. Many of Morocco`s large cities and vacation destinations are situated along the coast, with Agadir being the southernmost major city on the Atlantic. Casablanca and Rabat are positioned further up the coast, with the city of Tangier located on the Strait of Gibraltar, just 20 miles from Tarifa, the southernmost town in mainland Spain. Other noteworthy cities and towns along the Moroccan coast, from south to north to northeast, include Mirleft, Essaouira, Safi, El Jadida, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, El Hoceima, the Spanish enclave of Melilla, and Nador.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Plage Aïn Diab, Plage d`Agadir, Plage de Tangier, Plage de Malabata, Plage de Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Rabat, Tangier, Essaouira, Mirleft, El Hoceima, and so much more!
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