dimanche 23 août 2015

Marrakech


If you're looking for refuge from the summer temperature in Marrakech Ststqublk the most beautiful of her time: Between September / September and May / May. Vii largest city in Morocco embraces their tourists great affection, opening doors and markets colored rich and overflowing in front of the delegations of world tourism, which continues to see in this city a symbol of beautiful and once to the east, while seeing them as Arabs and Muslims in an open and smooth and receptive city. 24 bathrooms in Marrakech, one of the symbols of this city, all converge and intersect with the markets this city filled with perfume, clothes, sweets and foods. You can pray to the Jemaa annihilation to take some Gastronomic appetite and grill refreshing in kiosks deployed in the central square, and from there on to the big traditional market, which pleased the loss and keep track of scents and colors. In Marrakech River "Wade acyl" built by the pedestrian bridge to cross, and after the arch of the necessary access to the Majorelle garden Gorgeous glamorous filled with vegetables, or safety gardens, which differ from the yellow-brown color, which dominates the city and its development. It is the same brown color that the old walls of the city, surrounded by 17 coats the Pope, which gives the feeling of roaming in the city to walk across the thresholds of the ancient history of this city, which was founded in 1062 AD. Adventurers can shave in that strange balloon trips or go to the Museum of Islamic Art to stand closely at the features of this civilization. Can lazy Almitrackhen enjoying the beautiful atmosphere, to occupy the table and a chair in one of the cafes surrounding the square Collector annihilation, and buy three daily newspapers (in Arabic, French or English) and drink the local Moroccan tea until noon, before that very actively stand up toward one of the old town Restaurants that offer traditional Moroccan meals template star Superior, on top of the delicious tagine. So do thousands of Europeans who have bought houses here and decided to spend the rest of their days in light of the High Atlas. Big city extends prosperous under the feet of the Atlas Mountains, in the noisy traffic centers as befits the city that make up the Cultural Center of the State of Morocco. But a little bit to get away from the bustle of the busy city you can enjoy a dignified calm that surrounds the graves of honorable Tombs. Although the preferred period to visit the city is at least months the heat of the summer months, but the summer holds in this city attractive events, can compensate for the heat of summer: folk art Baaszewh and Ragosaih and his representatives and Mbtala fire and coaches snakes and Sibyls, or racing "Fantasia" for horses, and most importantly Festival : marriage Alamlceli being in the vicinity of Marrakech imilchil season, where they can reach the number of couples who will enter wedlock together to 40 pairs. Yours if: the place and time are full of romance to take out the diamond ring from the bottle. But whatever your plans have changed and changed and you are in Morocco, try this exciting city not to leave three days before your arrival. He then gets angry drivers stagecoaches meeting in the big arena and will not Asahbok stroll around the ancient equestrian Marrakech, and probably will not find enough time to tour on camels in the desert of Alshara adjacent to the city.

Rabat

Founded by Unitarians in the mid-12th century Vholoha Fort (ligament) to the culture and civilization center of a large, to become today the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, which occupies Rabat's second-largest city in Morocco (after Casablanca), and based on the large easy and beautiful at the Atlantic Ocean. What increases the beauty is the River "Bouregreg" which passes in the middle. The number of residents of Rabat today to nearly 1.5 million people, and except for being the political and administrative capital of the textile industries were still one of the city's landmarks. And some historical landmarks attest to the stages of construction and development, such as "Ribat al-Fath" (nucleus fortified city) where Castle Sheedy, a mosque and the house of succession. After the building of the wall was Rabat unite with its neighbor Salé Alltinay Tkonan today Rabat contemporary and separated by a "Bouregreg" River. Despite the fact that Rabat is a relatively new city, but the prominent architectural landmarks and exciting, like Pape "Alruah" and "Udayas" west of the fence, and which highlight the architectural and Zacharvhma Bengthma meshed and Oahma words engraved in Kufic script. Reed Udayas was previously a fortress built stationed to fight the tribes Barghoatih, then flourished after the arrival of neglect while the Moors from Andalusia. Other highlights: Chellah and fence railings Andalusian Almohad Hassan Tower and Dar es-Sultan. Rabat city in constant evolution, especially at the level of internal transportation, such as the door of the sea on both sides of the river and the bridge arch Moulay Hassan Rabat and Taramway project (tram), which connects successfully between Rabat and of safety. In the tram two lines working between Rabat and of safety and cost relatively cheap and works from six in the morning until 11 at night, Monday to Sunday and the pace of work in which high. Rabat International Airport is located to the side of safety, and with it the capital's airport, but he limited his travels international air which are usually concentrated in the Casablanca airport and from there by road to Rabat. The airport is very small and is considered the best ways to get to the city of Rabat with it in the process of expansion and modernization. Rabat strung with a good train service including access to most of the key areas in Morocco and access them from there (Marrakech: 4 hours / Fez: 2.5 hours / Casablanca: one hour). And it highlights the two stations in Rabat: City Station and Oچdal. As for the bus, you can initially ride the bus from almost any city in Morocco to Rabat. Taxis in Rabat color blue which is relatively cheap to roam in the city and sure to lose the counter, lest you are requested plus the amount not be surprised if the taxi stopped to pick up another passenger on the road. There is also a large white taxis but Tjunboha because they are less safe and more expensive. The buses are very cheap way of movement, it is not advisable to drive yourself where the cost of that insurance is too high, while Morocco occupies the second highest percentage of traffic accidents in the world, so walking remains in Rabat of the best roaming means you as a tourist. In addition, the cultural capital of Rabat is also, which is well known as a city of museums. Now, for example, the restoration is being Udayas Museum, which displays artifacts of porcelain, jewelery, clothing and traditional embroideries, carpets, astrolabes and some manuscripts from the era of the monotheists. When the river you will find folk art museum versus traditional industries complex, where craftsmen can be seen as they work. Museum of ancient monuments in the modern city as it is located and models of pieces that come from the prehistoric age and the other from the Islamic Middle Ages. It includes Rabat competent schools in the formation of high-level executives, and the largest theaters of Morocco, Mohammed V Theatre, as well as several official Exhibition Halls Alchkjellh, as a house arts hall door Alruah.

Casablaca




Casablanca (or on behalf of Endearment: Casa) is a foreign word to the Moroccan city of Casablanca, the largest city in the State of Morocco is also the largest city in the whole of the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya). Its inhabitants, who number more than 8 million people see all Atlantic Ocean waters that limit state west of Morocco morning. Large gathering present two cities: Casablanca and Mohammedia and two other provinces, and all of them together are called: Greater Casablanca. Moderate climate, where the annual average temperature up to 18 degrees, which is affected by marine influences such as humidity and wind, both of which help to mitigate the heat in the summer and moderation in the winter. It is a city of higher palm trees and white houses, a real pearl not like them other city in the world. The privacy of this great city does not stop at being the most beautiful cities in the Moroccan coast overlooking the ocean, it is the economic capital of the country and its airport, the largest and most important in the country, and more importantly its port in the whole of Africa. It embodied the city's historic center, in the old city wall and surrounded by several doors, the most famous "Bab Marrakech". The clear parts of the city largely known by large neighborhoods where: neighborhood "Art Deco" in the east of the old city, which houses administrative region and the garden of the Arab League, Bourgogne neighborhood in the west and the Hassan II Mosque at the seashore. The heart of the city is subject to the old city and business center and the most important hotels and embassies. In the Middle There are industrial areas and neighborhoods popular, such as tin Sidi Moumen neighborhood. Casablanca rich city Baltnoat and exciting tourist attractions, such as Yasmina Park and the Arab League; Habs neighborhood workshops and traditional industry; Mohammed V Square nature Andalusian large Bnafortha which people gather around in the night; the Hassan II mosque and is the third largest mosque in the world; the villa and Arts Museum; The door of the old city of Marrakech and the central market. And the annual festivals including: Casablanca Festival and the Festival of the Boulevard for young musicians. There are those who say that the new city of Casablanca in the most beautiful and the best of the old city, but of course you have to get there on your own judgment. And do not forget the harbor: the new marina in Casablanca add elegance and modern and glamorous on the old port, and roaming there in age and Morocco is unmatched except where roaming in the early morning. They call it here Corniche Street, which looks like a four-way form the largest Ocean Beach rib, and in the south of the Ain Diab beach exactly whom Ih swimming and Altesfa. I knew this city throughout the twentieth century in the Western world and was present in military conflicts, especially in World War II. The film, which was produced for this period in the city and named "Casablanca" is one of the most important Western films in the history of contemporary cinema, and Robert Mickey, a specialist international scenario, this scenario is considered the best film screenplay the film at all. This film was known to the extent that those who talk about Casablanca in front of a Western person, it asks at first glance: the film Casablanca or the city? Some lovers of this city will say with confidence: the two Jamilan equally ...

Tetouan



general informationNorthern city of Tetouan there is the Kingdom of Morocco and lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast on the mountain heights between the Rif Mountains and Mount Bunting series. Ancient city is characterized by Andalusian character and architecture which was attended by migrant arrivals from Andalusia during the fifteenth century, and the city earn a European character during the Spanish colonization of Morocco as evidenced by many of the buildings, which are still high in the Spanish city Lakeha. Tetouan city is also characterized by the diversity of cultures, languages ​​and races to the housing and passed them out of the teeth through the ages and centuries.To the city of Tetouan long history due to centuries BC, enabling the excavations that were found in the city of finding traces of a historic city dubbed the "Tamuda" which has a long history dating to the third century it was said of Birth. Tamuda city was destroyed in 40 AD during the war Tamazight Alrmanih Aedemon during the revolution. After he had managed the Romans from the provisions of the city they Qdinm Pthchinha defensive walls are still lingering effects reduce the time the city of Tetouan.Tetouan name of the city means the eyes of the Amazigh language of the ancient inhabitants of the city. City name known names, many of which see only a change in the points not in the sense of the different races in different languages ​​and writings. Between the utter Tetouan and Tetouan and Tataun and Tataouine and Tatauan and Ttauan and Tatauan. Old name of the city found a place of historical references about the city since the atheist century.The city of Tetouan were not her only cultural significance, but they are of great economic importance, where she was a link between the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa, especially during the period of Islamic rule and after the city of Ceuta lasted from the Spanish and the Portuguese party, to remain so important coastal region that acts as a link between North and after the occupation of the south coastal outposts and other centers. The steadfastness of the city in the face of the occupation in which horses contributed to the city court to reduce external threats, Vmend Created by Sultan Yacoub Yousef Abu Almareni the year 1286 AD. The city had been destroyed by the Spaniards during the fourteenth century in the reign of Sultan Abozabut Marini, who warmed up for the Liberation of the city of Ceuta, the Spanish colonial wars against the Spaniards but overcame them in his fights, most recently in 1399 AD and the city ruined after that.History of the city began to talk with the commander Abu Hassan Ali Almnzera one coming from the Andalusian immigrants, who were transferred to the construction Andalusian city. Mr. Almnzera name has been associated with the city of Tetouan its founder and ruler of her until he died in the city. I knew then the city of Tetouan urbanized and civilized built many castles and Power, which is still kept pace with the city of Tetouan ancient times. Sophisticated urban city knew another during the Spanish occupation of the northern cities of Morocco and their choice of the city of Tetouan, capital cities of the colony.Tetouan city recorded within the humanitarian heritage of the UNESCO list in 1998 as it contains the possibility of historical and archaeological ancient and rich history, which left him many alleys and historic homes and many from the bottom and walls and Power and mosques, in addition to the traditional industry and crafts deployed in the Old City.Tetouan, a town about 60 kilometers from the city of Tangier dominated by Mediterranean climate where dominated by the separation of wet and rainy from October to October to April-forget the dry and hot and the separation starts from May -ayar As of September-September. The city rising from the sea has increased the presence of easterly winds blowing over the city through multiple periods throughout the year.Linking the city of Tetouan in various Moroccan cities dense network of road signs and no means of transport multi-movement of the city from various points. Dinah Tetouan contain lingual sand Airport, which provides many of the air transport links to and from other Moroccan cities, the city also connects several neighboring European cities. The city is after me there in Tangier International Airport Ibn Battuta, which can be a starting point to visit the city. As for transport by rail train VSAT network in Tangier bus belonging to the movement of rail transport to the city of Tetouan around the clock availability today. There is the city of Tetouan station for transport across large buses and taxis linked by many bus transmission lines across various Moroccan cities.

Chechaouen The blue city


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Chefchaouen is a city where grief What is symbolic: it is the city that harbored Muslims after their expulsion from Andalusia ... this mountain town whose name means "centuries" in Tamazight, terrain difficult sudden and Anhaddaradtha low valleys which imposes a special kind of tourism, where the adventure and the search for The new discovery of the beautiful moments in the nature of what they offer here, silently and Jalal. Its mountain back to the goal of its founding in 1471 m: Castle fight against the Portuguese attacks, and therefore, a large group of buildings reflect the character of this city and its history: I. Square and the bathroom, the Great Mosque and the Kasbah. The Casbah is the nucleus of the original city and is located west of the city today, which is surrounded by a fence where 10 towers and built according to the Andalusian style in architecture. The old city neighborhoods (such as: peduncle district, Al-Andalus, the item, Abbanin ...) witness to the glory of the military and the urban and position in the past. Faces today a quiet and relaxed and stay in relatively cheap. But what Sabhrk when roaming in the casbah (old city) is the old buildings painted bright blue cyan, as you were going in pure water. The main square in the Kasbah cafes filled with the people of the city and local tourists, in a natural mixed atmosphere. The Grand Mosque is located in the trachea and the city walls high structure overlooking the mosque and the Kasbah, and the popular markets and shops selling the delicious of traditional goods, and from there immediately to the tagine. The mountains surrounding the city from all sides and the rugged high, no wonder that Chefchaouen is the favorite target for tourists large Bhakaibhm travelers on their backs, Btksha and its green herbs which are available Babgaha magical.

Sports in Morocco



Morocco is full of hiking opportunities (that is one of the best African destinations for this sport) in the Massif du Toubkal in the High Atlas or in the Rif mountains. One of the most popular tours is the Jebel Toubkal from (you can make the climb), the highest mountain in North Africa. The camel rides in the Sahara desert (camel), with night in the desert safari or several days, are among the most popular activities. Rather unique in Africa, the Oukaimeden station (70 km from Marrakech) is the opportunity to go skiing! At lower altitudes, the Atlas terrain offers good opportunities for rafting and whitewater kayaking. The coast on the outskirts of Essaouira is particularly favorable to well known for surfing and windsurfing. Finally, visit one of the many hammams, lively and friendly places, helps to provide a skin cleansing and massage, inexpensively.

The Tradition in Morocco

HammamIn Morocco, where there were few bathrooms in homes until recently, the hammam stood (and still stands) important.In creating the thermal baths, the Romans were the real inventors of the steam room. Muslims adopted the more easily they allowed total ablution, according to the Koran, which gave them a great religious importance.The social significance is equally essential. Formerly, a city considered by the beauty and the magnificence of its steam. In ancient medinas, each neighborhood has its mosque, but also its hammam.The hammam has three baths located in three rooms in a row. It is a place where men and women come to wash and relax to pass the time. But beware, never at the same time unless there are two hammams side by side (one for each sex). When there is a hammam, men in general use in the morning and evening, and the women in the afternoon. The baths close later the eve of holidays.Even today, the hammam is for some women the opportunity to leave, time for a bath, their family circle to meet with friends. Until recently, it was also the hammam that mothers come to judge the qualities of their future daughter-in!ReligionFasting of RamadanMoroccans scrupulously observe Ramadan. Islam is the official religion, they monitor each other and fail in the public rule would be a provocation punishable by law enforcement.Fasting the month of Ramadan is compulsory from puberty, except for women unwell, pregnant or nursing mothers, the sick (which must make up the days broken) and travelers. They must practice on their return.Abstinence extends to all liquid and solid foods, smoke, perfumes and any sexual act. We must remain pure even morally.The fast lasts from dawn until sunset, specifically as one can distinguish a black thread from a white thread. In the evening, there is a rather unusual sight: people seated before their meal, waiting for the signal for the end of fasting.Life is transformed and everything runs in slow motion. From a purely tourism perspective, the period of Ramadan is not ideal: many hotels and numerous cafes and restaurants are closed, and those who are not raising their prices.Due to the lunar mobility, Ramadan falls every year about 11 days earlier. In 2014, it will begin around June 29 These dates, theoretical, are validated on the day after watching the moon. Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, which must be added the 3 or 4 holidays of Eid es-Seghir, the "party" (also known as Eid, the feast of breaking the fast), which conclude the fasting period. The country is strongly paralyzed. Nothing works.The zaouïasThere is another form of popular devotion that could, by caricaturing some call Islam campaigns as opposed to the official Islam of the cities. Many localities are called a marabout (saint) Local preceded by the word "Zaouia" which refers to the sanctuary where he is buried. Often around this sanctuary has created a foundation or a brotherhood. Once a year, a pilgrimage is an opportunity for the population to assert its religious fervor.The maraboutsA marabout is a wise and respected Muslim who is the subject of a cult, equivalent of a saint. This word also refers to his tomb. For many Muslim women, this tomb is a privileged place where they find them. In case of difficulty, uneducated woman prefers to address the marabout. Prayer is most often making a loud voice, he creates between women present an empathy with therapeutic virtues all share the experience of suffering.Manners and customsWhat to do- If shoes before entering a room when you see registered shoes near the door.- If you are invited into a family in the countryside, feel free to answer any questions that you ask and who sometimes will seem intrusive.- Extend the tea break by accepting several glasses, even if we no longer thirsty.- If we photographed her Moroccan friends, do not forget to send snapshots to return. This is true everywhere, but even more in Morocco.- Considering the fact that all the young men who walk hand in hand (or rather finger in the hand) is a sign of friendship and not homosexuality.What not to do- To give anything in exchange for the hospitality that we offer. If by chance your host, you suspect of having very few resources, you sum to stay for dinner, accompany prefer the market to make purchases for the preparation of meals (you pay yourself) rather than to give money.- Wear an outfit a little bit bare. Shorts and sleeveless garments are considered indecent in some little tourist areas. Ditto on the beaches (nudism is prohibited). Around pools of the big hotels, do not let you either go to the joys of topless sunbathing. It is a basic rule compliance in respect of Moroccan staff.- Pursuing the tan on the terrace of a riad.- Making public canoodling.- Try to enter a mosque, a qubba, a mausoleum that is not explicitly open to tourists.- Blow your nose loudly in public, especially during a meal.- Belch loudly after a meal, ostensibly to meet an old North African custom. All families do not practice well.- Reject the tea that you are offered.- Criticizing the Moroccan organization (your audience does not rob, but that does not give you much for the right to bid), and especially religion and the monarchy.PolitenessAs can be seen on arrival, Moroccans use much longer polite expressions than ours. They belong to an ancient code of practice still in force. Who does not know the famous Inshallah ("please God"), which is used systematically in a phrase that includes a verb in the future, and sometimes in the middle of a sentence delivered in French? The name of God often also returns to the formulas used.

Moroccan Culture

The kasbahIn the South, you will meet in the middle of the palm groves these superb fortified adobe buildings. Formerly the residence of the lord, the kasbah played a fundamental role for centuries. She served as both a shelter for crops and shelter to the oasis of the desert when the looters became threatening.Like all traditional houses of southern Morocco, the kasbah are built of adobe, but on stone foundations.The kasbah include three levels: the ground floor is devoted to animals, with a barn and a room for agricultural activities; the first floor is the central space, reserved for women, with its open kitchen; 2nd floor consists of reception room, for men, the whole being crowned with a terrace.Some of them, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in the late 1980s, are the subject of a conservation program.The riad and darThe riad term actually means "walled garden", while dar means "home".The riad is always one level. It's sort of the middle-class house of the medina. In a dar, there are two storeys high, a reception room on the ground floor and terrace.By abuse of language, the riad term is used to describe the traditional houses built around courtyards.Family life is organized around these courtyards. The various parts do not necessarily communicate. The windows open onto the courtyard while the walls facing the street have no window.The Berber tentIt is the habitat used by nomadic transhumance with their herds.The tent (khaïma) brown is woven sheep wool or goat hair. We find the space for women and children, and another reception area, that men use to sleep. The floor is covered with mats, carpets and cushions.Music and danceMusicPopular musicVaried and imaginative, popular music is constantly changing. They are light songs in dialectal Arabic.There are three main types: griha is a poetic improvisation, in purely vocal origin, which then discreetly accompanied by oud (Arabic lute sort of) or violin before leaving instead percussion. The procession of music gives pride to a kind of oboe, the Ghaita and drum tabala. Finally, ghounia is a light song that uses topical themes.Alongside the latter, rai, of Algerian origin, has been emulated in Morocco.It should also be made of Nass El Ghiwane group that rose to prominence by engaging lyrics sung to traditional rhythms.Classical musicKnown as the Arab-Andalusian music, it is a court music played and sung generally in large cities of the North. It is especially fun for the men of letters and scholars, the texts are always of high quality.Classic also is the inspiration of sacred music which falls Sufism. Sufism has developed the art of sacred song (for male voices).The Berber or rural musicThe rural music, including Berber, is often inseparable from dance and poetry, and kept in his pastoral isolation, its authenticity. It is inspired by the Moroccan countryside; songs and dances of the peasants are magnificent spectacles. They very often have a religious function.The music of the Arab worldMorocco is very open to major Egyptian and Near Eastern singers like Oum Kalthoum, Fairuz and Mohammed Abdel Wahab.The dancesIt will certainly give you attend some folk dances, often collective. The most widespread in the Middle Atlas region, is ahidous, bringing together dozens of men and women around a playmaker.In the High Atlas in chleuh countries, one can observe the ahouach, danced by women while men set the pace by hitting bendir.In Guelmim and part of the Saharan region, there is the guedra dance which takes its name from the pot or pots on which stretched goatskin.The Gnawa have retained their African rhythms. We can attend their demonstration in Essaouira or Marrakech. Too bad, these "performances" are increasingly devoid of authenticity.

10 reasons to visit MOROCCO


Morocco is a hot destination and I am not referring to the climate, but because people have realized that it is a must to visit countries in 2015! But what makes it so popular? Here are my top 10 reasons ...
1) The great value

You do not always need to spend 10 hours in a plane to an exotic destination. Morocco is just a few hours, but it has the same feel as a long-haul destination. It also offers excellent value for money, if you want to travel on a budget using simple accommodation and public transport, or offer you a stay in traditional riads where you can relax in the sumptuous palace without breaking the bank. Let's be honest, who does not love a bargain?


2) Marrakech


The "Red City" of Marrakech, called after the ocher walls surrounding the medina and its sandstone buildings, continues to fascinate its visitors. One of the busiest and most emblematic cities of Africa, Marrakech boasts of having some legendary sites such as the Djemaa el Fna atmospheric, complex souks, the magnificent Bahia Palace and the Koutoubia mosque, a point distinctive landmark that can be seen from every corner of the city!

3) Fés


The most impressive feature or "West Mecca" is its medina; a maze of narrow streets with a myriad of stalls divided into retail areas - copper, leather, carpets, spices, pottery, jewelry, fish, meat, dried fruit ... not to mention the oldest tanneries in the world.

4) The desert


Leaving behind the buzz of cities you can rent a 4 × 4 and driving through the snowy mountains and reach the desert in a matter of hours. A night of camping under the stars and a camel ride on the dunes of golden sand of the Sahara are an absolute must!

5) The Kasbah

 Palm strewn valleys, gorges and fortresses characterize the area around Ouarzazate. Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village built of mud bricks, is perhaps the most dramatic example of the architecture of southern Morocco. The site illustrates perfectly how the Berbers have adapted their construction techniques for the climate, living in harmony with the environment.  

6) Essaouira

 Essaouira has a relaxed atmosphere and is known for its white walls and the typical blue portals. Spend time walking around the old city and the port or attack the waves at surf paradise!

7) Mountains
 
The Atlas mountains dissect the country by forming a barrier that results in a dramatic contrast in climate between North and South. Whether you just want to visit for a day and take a walk or relaxed you want to try to climb Jebel Toubkal majestic (4167 m), this is a step not to be missed!

8) Cooking


Moroccans make sure they spend on food the time it deserves. Homemade bread, fresh salads, tagines, couscous and delicious pastries are always on the table. The food is often offered to welcome you as a guest anywhere you go. Before you knew it, the mint tea and biscuits will become an indulgent habit!

9) The Riads


Moroccan traditional houses with a typical inner courtyard with a fountain. This smart and traditional architecture, often decorated with mosaics, geometric patterns and calligraphy, has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many beautiful old buildings have been converted into hotels and restaurants that offers impressive authentic Moroccan experience.

10) Good people


The Moroccans are very friendly, welcoming and graciously present their fascinating culture and customs.
In remote villages of the south in particular, the people are very simple and genuine, they always try to make you feel welcome. Language can be a barrier, but smiles, gestures, food and, of course, the ubiquitous mint tea can compensate!