Morocco
Capital - Rabat
Major cities - Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh, Agadir, Fez, Meknes, Tangier
Top attractions - Marjorelle Gardens, Saadian Tombs, El Bahia Palace (Marrakech), Merenid Tombs, Royal Palace (Fez), Essaouira, Chefchaouen, Asilah
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At a glance
Morocco is a country of contrasts. On one hand it has very strong traditions, especially concerning folk art. Music can be heard anywhere in the country, accompanying festivals and ceremonies. On the other hand Morocco is a rapidly developing country with modern architecture, various opportunities for entertainment and active rest, including restaurants and bars, night clubs and concert halls. Morocco is a country of festivals. Every month Morocco hosts a definite festival. For instance, if you visit Marrakesh in June, you will witness Festival of Folk Art, in May El Kelaa M'Gouna houses Rose Festival and in August Festival of Popular Music held in Saidia. Morocco is a proper destination if you are fond of architecture. The tourists enjoy refined minarets and rugged mud-brick fortifications. It is an ideal place for nature-lovers, a sparkling coastline with silken sand and canyons carved out of the High Atlas Mountains take the tourists’ breath away. So, Morocco is a country for any taste, even the most demanding one. Check flights to Marrakech and visit of the most interesting places in Africa today.
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