Morocco Attractions

Morocco is of great interest to the tourists, because it is a home to popular destinations such as Ceuta, Chefchaouen, Melilla, Tangier and Tetouan. Casablanca is a vibrant metropolis, which is closely assosiated with the films of Ingrid Bergman. It is non-oficial Morocco's commercial capital. The city has one of the world's largest artificial harbours. Apart from being the commercial center of Morocco Casablanca has some attractive places of interest. Do not miss Hassan II Mosque - a monumental complex right next to the sea, which is the world's second largest religious building after the main Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca. Casablanca Twin Centre is a striking contrast to the ancient architecture. This piece of work of Spanish modern architects contains numerous offices, shopping malls and conference centres. Among the sites of Old Medina there are 18th-century fortress, a jewellery market and the tomb of Sidi Allal el-Kairouani, the city's patron saint in 1350. Marrakech is one of the most famous and the most visited city in Morocco. It is known as the Rose City. It offers the comers a wide spectrum of sights beginning with grand colonial architecture, massive mosques, and finishing with bustling squares and markets. The central tourist attraction in the Old City is Djemaa El Fna, a square full of musicians and dancers, acrobats and snake charmers. The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech should be visited without children because there are more than a hundred graves of the members of the Saadian royal family there.

The country can not be understood fully without visiting its capital. Rabat is a modern capital of Morocco. Before you leave make sure you do not miss the following things in the capital. First of all visit the Royal Palace of Rabat, located in the very heart of Rabat. The palace was built in 1864 as a residence of the King. Pay attention that not all the rooms are open for the public, but much of the front area can bee seen. The city also houses a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is Hassan tower, which is the largest minaret in the world. The tourists can even climb to the top of the tower using ramps. Rabat impresses the visitors by the Chellah Necropolis (ancient ruins) – the remnants of the earliest human settlement on the banks of the Bou Regreg River. If you are tired of all the excursions and would like to get back into nature, explore Mamora Forest, which is a site outside of town. It is a perfect place for the relaxation among pear trees, pine groves and eucalyptus trees. Many people enjoy the birding. There are very few countries in the world, which has as diverse culture and beautiful nature as Morocco, so take a chance and enjoy your trip to Morocco.