Top-Rated Tourist Destinations in Morocco
Many consider the country in the Maghreb region to be attractive because of its geographical location which is very close to the European and Asian continents. The blend of cultures also became the hallmark of these countries, with the main characteristics of Islamic culture.
Morocco is a country in northern Africa, located a few kilometers from the European continent, just under Spain which is separated by the Strait of Gibraltar, has a thousand charms, so many tourists visit.
Travel Destinations in Morocco
Rabat
Rabat (Ar-Ribaat) is the capital city of Morocco. Geographically, Rabat is located in north-west Morocco, at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River and on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The population of this city is about 580 thousand inhabitants in 2014.
Apart from being the capital city of the country, Rabat is also the capital of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The city's main airport is Rabat-Salé Airport.
The Medina area of Rabat is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City. Major landmarks in the city include Hassan Tower, Kasbah Udayas, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Bab Oudaïa, Bab Rouah, Mosquée As-Sounnah, and the Chellah Necropolis.
Agadir
Agadir is the capital of Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane province.
Geographically, Agadir is located in the southwest region of Morocco, at the mouth of the River Sous and the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The population of this city is around 600 thousand people in 2012. The majority of the city's residents use Tashelhit Berber in their daily life.
Because of its location by the sea, Agadir has a variety of beaches with beautiful views such as Agadir Beach, Tamaounza, Aitswal Beach, Imouran, and Taghazout. Other landmarks in Agadir include Old Talborjt, Abattoir, Casbah (Agadir Oufella), Souk El Had and La Médina.
Casablanca
In contrast to Marrakesh which is a traditional city, Casablanca is a modern city dominated by French colonial culture. In Arabic the city is called Dar al-Bayda, while in Berber it is called Anfa.
Geographically, Casablanca is situated on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, in the north-west region of Morocco. Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco with a population of around 3.4 million people in 2015.
Historically, this area of the city has been inhabited by Berbers since 7 centuries BC. The main international airport in Morocco, Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), is located in the city. The city's main landmarks and attractions include the Hassan II Mosque, Quartier Habous, Old Medina and La Corniche.
Fez
Fez is the capital city of Fès-Meknès region. Geographically, the city is located in northern Morocco, on the banks of the Jawhar River and the Atlas Mountains.
Fez is the second largest city in Morocco with a population of around 1.1 million in 2014. Fez was also the capital of the modern state of Morocco until 1925.
The Old Medina area, called Fes El Bali, is the largest pedestrian area in the world and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Al Quaraouiyine University, located in the city, has been in existence since 859, and is one of the oldest universities in the world. The main landmarks in the city include Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Dar al-Magana, and the Ibn Danan Synagogue.
Tangier
Tangier (Tanja) is the capital city of the Tanger-Tetouan- Al Hoceia region. Just like Casablanca and Agadir, Tangier is also a city located on the seashore, precisely in the Strait of Gibraltar, northern Morocco.
Tangier has a strategic location, because the Strait of Gibraltar is a strait that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, to be exact at Cape Spartel.
In addition, Tangier is also the gateway that connects the African and European regions. Tangier is the third largest city in Morocco with a population of about 948 thousand people in 2014. The main landmarks in the city include Dar el Makhzen, Mohammed V Mosque, American Legation Museum, Sidi Bou Abib Mosque, Plaza de Toros, Grand Socco, Hotel Continental , and the Rue Es-Siaghine.
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