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Information of Morocco |
Capital: Rabat
Official Language: Arabic
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Morocco located on the northwestern portion of Africa attracts tourists with its rich natural and architectural splendor. Morocco bounds Mediterranean to the north, Mauritania to the south, Algeria to the east and Atlantic Ocean to the west. The Atlas Mountain extends across the country from southwest to northeast between Atlantic Ocean and Rift Mountains. Morocco mesmerizes with its vast expanse of beaches, snow-capped mountains, and enchanting desert safaris on Saharan sands. Morocco has many beautiful rivers, the chief of which are the Moulouya, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea, and Sebou, flowing into the Atlantic. There are extensive forest greens with rarefied floras and faunas. The cities of Morroco offer a stunning vista of medieval buildings and souks selling an amazing array of goods.
Major Cities of Morocco
Rabat is the Capital city of Morocco. Other major cities are Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakesh, Tangier, Agadir, Meknes, Kenitra, Oujda, Sale, Tetouan, Safi, Mohammedia, Khouribga, Beni Mellal, El Jadida, Taza, Nador,Settat, Khemisset, Ksar el-Kebir, Larache and Goulimime. Rabat located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg is a modern metropolis lined with trees, flowers and monumental gateways, namely the Gate of the Ambassadors and Oudaias Kasbah Gate. Rabat is Morocco's political and administrative capital. Mamora forest and the nearby beaches are popular tourist attractions. Other attractions include Tour Hassan, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Royal Palace, the Chellah necropolis, the Archaeological Museum and the National Museum of Handicrafts. Casablanca located in western Morocco is a chief port city and the economic capital of Morocco. Fez situated in a beautiful valley on the Atlas Mountains is an ancient imperial city of Morocco. The great Moroccan ruler Moulay Idris II founded the city in 808AD. Qarawiyyin Mosque said to be the largest mosque in North Africa is situated in Fez. Places worth visiting in Fez are Qarawiyyin Madrasah, Burial place of Moulay Idris II, Nejjarine Square, Er Rsif and Andalous mosques, Royal Palace, Kasbah and Al-Qarawiyin University and Dar Bath Museum. Marakesh known as the "Red City or Al Hamra," lies in southwestern Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Interesting places in Mrakesh includes Koutoubia Mosque, Casbah Mosque, Mouassine Mosque, El Badi Palace and Souk Kimakhin. Meknes is a city in northern Morocco. Meknes is famous for Old Sultan's Palace, which is often called the Versailles of Morocco. Michlifen and Djebel Habri are two beautiful ski resorts above Meknes. Tangier located in northern Morocco was an ancient Phoenician town. The Grand Socco, The Petit Socco, The Harbour and The Kasbah are places of tourist interest here.
Tourist Attractions of Morocco
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V located on the Yacoub al-Mansour esplanade in Rabat, is a place of major tourist attraction in Morocco. The mausoleum contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, Hassan II and Abdallah. The building is a masterpiece of modern Alaouite architecture, with stunning silhouette and green tiled roof. Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan is another chief attraction to those visiting Rabat. It is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat. The tower, along with the mosque and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, make up the most important historical tourist complex in Rabat. Casablanca sports the Hassan II Mosque that embodies beautiful French architecture. The Parc de la Ligue Arabe is a spectacular public park of Casablanca. Southern Morocco hypnotizes with its magnificent scenic beauty. Most of Southern Morocco is dotted with small oasis villages and serene towns surrounded by orchards and olive gardens. Ouarzazate is a good starting point for tours to the south. Places deserve viewing are the Kasbah of Taourirt, the Museum of Arts and Crafts and the exotic World-Heritage-listed Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou.
Getting Around Morocco
Royal Air Maroc is the national air carrier of Morocco that provides domestic and international flights. Major international airlines include Air France, British Airways and Saudi. Morocco's National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) operates railways linking most of the main centers. The trains are comfortable fast and regular. Port facilities are available in Casablanca, Agadir, Tangier, Kenitra, Safi and Mohamedia. Supratours, CTM and SATAS are three national bus companies that provide reliable bus services between most major towns and cities in Morocco. Grand taxis and Petit taxis are popular local transports. Grand taxis are large Mercedes that carries 6 passengers at a time. Petit taxis are available in most cities and towns. They carry only three passengers and the fare is regulated by a meter. Long-distance buses are comfortable and usually air-conditioned. Pick-up trucks are popular in areas where there is a scarcity of public transportation. These trucks carry at a rate they determine themselves.
Accommodation in Morocco
Morocco hosts innumerable hotel chains offering quite a wide choice of accommodation. Self-catering apartments are available in Agadir, Marrakech and Tangier. They are cheaper, comfortable and ideal for the whole family on vacation. There are established campsites with good facilities in many parts of Morocco. Camping or caravanning is a wonderful experience amidst mystical Moroccan beauty and the indigenous Barber people.
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