Morocco has an important geographical location in the North Africa, a country with two maritime fronts. Many people say that it is like a tree whose roots are planted in Africa and its leaves breathe the air of Europe. It offers its tourists beautiful trips and tours that they have never experienced before. Marrakech camel trips for example takes you to visit the most famous Landmarks of Morocco and amazing places that stick in your mind for your whole lifetime. While reading this you will discover the most beautiful cities, villages, and natural sites in Morocco.
Morocco landmarks: Cities
The cities you should not miss in your visit to Morocco are as the following:
Marrakech:
Everybody knows Marrakesh a vibrant city that is famous for its bustling, energetic and exciting way of living. It is where Jama’ El-Fna square, exotic markets, and botanical gardens are. It has become a favorite place where tourists enjoy their time. Moreover, the red city is the surname of Marrakech where both the modern life and the old Moroccan traditional way of living go hand in hand through making a rich mixed lifestyle.
Chefchaouen:
This city is quiet, peaceful and a typical Morocco landmarks. It is the perfect place for those who are tired of the overcrowded noisy cities. Chefchaouen is one of the best of Moroccan tourist cities. Also, people call it the blue pearl that is because it is renowned for the remarkable buildings of different shades of faded blue color. The city knows a huge flock of tourists from all over the world. The view of the city from the top of the mountain is something you should not miss. Go climb the Rif mountains and enjoying your time in this gorgeous city.
Fes:
Certainly, Fes is the spiritual city of Morocco, and it is well known that it is one of the oldest cities among others. Moreover, it is an authentic city where Moroccan heritage is still lurking and still alive. It is in the alleys of the Old Medina (the Old City), workshops of traditional craftsmen, and streets with traditional woody doors decorations with inscriptions.
Casablanca:
Undoubtedly, Casablanca is the beating heart of Morocco and its economic capital, one of the main landmarks. It is Morocco’s biggest and largest which reflects the face of modern and contemporary Morocco’s tourism. Including one of Africa’s shopping malls, Morocco Mall. It is also where the religious monument Hassan II Mosque is. Built of the sea and it amazes everyone by its architecture and Moroccan Mosaics. In order to explore the beauty of the city will take you a while, and you will surely like it.
Essaouira:
Essaouira is one of the famous Morocco landmarks that has fences, harbor, and seagulls flying over it. The city is characterized by Portuguese, French, and Berber architecture, with its complicated system of narrow paths and passages like mazes. Surfing enthusiasts will find their pleasure on the city’s beaches which are famous for the winds of the coast. this is the reason why Essaouira is named as the city of wind.
Ifran:
There is no mistake that the structure of the city of Ifran is completely different from the rest of the cities in the Kingdom of Morocco. It was recently the second cleanest city in the world. Moreover, it contains the oldest Cedar tree in Africa too. “Switzerland of Morocco” is the name that they give to this city because it resembles any city in Switzerland especially when the snow covers it in the winter. Visitors to Ifran don’t miss a photo with the iconic Lionstatus and a tour of the picturesque cedar forests.
Tetouan:
It is on the north coast with a White Dove statue in the heart of the city. It has one of the finest and most beautiful resorts on the Mediterranean Coast such as Capo Nigro (the Black Head). Besides, Marina Samir and Tamoda Bay are some of the best Morocco landmarks. These high-end resorts attract important numbers of tourists from every single place around the world, including celebrities and well-known personalities.
Dakhla:
Obviously, this is your best destination if you are a surfing professional practicing; the beach of Dakhla is the best beach suitable for this sport. Moreover, the city is in the far south of Morocco, it is quiet and far from the hustle and bustle of major cities.
Ouarzazate:
From its shape, the city of Ouarzazate is just like Marrakech in the way it looks, but smaller than Marrakech. It is a city famed for the film studios where national and international movies were shot.
Morocco landmarks: Villages
Marzouga:
The desert and moonlight nights are provided by Merzouga desert, a village in the middle of the dunes with palm trees, olives, and stunning scenery. Merzouga tourists and visitors enjoy tours of golden sand dunes on camels.
Ait Benhaddou:
The village is known for its Kasbahs and beautiful nature, the village is only a few miles away from the city of Ouarzazate. It is, as usual, a place where its visitors make amazing photo snapshots with their memory stick.
Morocco landmarks: Natural Sites
Ozoud Waterfalls:
The charming flow waterfalls are in the region of Azilal, close to the city of Marrakech. The Ozoudfalls rise about a hundred and ten meters, it is known for the influx of tourists and visitors from both inside and outside the country.
Bin El-Widan:
In the midst of the picturesque nature of the Atlas, there is the area of Bin El-Widan which means between two rivers ( the river of Al-Abid and Ahansal’s river), the area allows the visitors to practice the water sports and also exploring the area with bike riding.
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