10 reasons to visit Morocco

DOZEN • MOROCCO • TOURISM

In Morocco, there is everything you need for a memorable trip: rich culture (which is a mixture of Arabic, Berber, and many other European and African currents), ancient history (the country was inhabited since Paleolithic times), a variety of landscapes (from ocean beaches to the sown fields and from deserts to snow-capped mountains) and tasty food.

 1. Sunset in the Sahara

Sahara Desert - the third-largest desert planet - occupies almost the entire south-eastern part of Morocco. Depending on the tilt of Earth's axis, the Sahara desert, and can be dry as it is now, and damp. According to this theory, about 15 thousand years it will turn into a blooming garden.

2. caravan

Camel rides - a very popular pastime in Morocco. Various agencies offer both short and one-day outings and long journey with an overnight stay in the desert.

 3. Goats on argan tree

In the vicinity of the city of Essaouira you can often see the goats climb on argan tree branches. This area - the only one on the planet where these trees grow. Goats - chief assistant in the production of valuable products: argan oil. Traditionally used for oil waste from the fruit eaten and digested by goats. To date, however, this oil is mainly produced industrially.

 4. Countryside

This photo is definitely not cause any association with Morocco. But, nevertheless, it was done it was there - and, more specifically, in the area near the town of Ifrane Atlas at an altitude of 1665 meters above sea level. In winter, this place turns into a ski resort.

 5. Sineva

City of Chefchaouen in the north-west of Morocco is widely famous for its houses cerulean. In addition, it is a popular destination for shopping because of the unique creations of local artists and great goat cheese. This town was founded in 1471.

 6. Dades Gorge

This frightening zmeitsya road down to the bottom of the gorge Dades. Dades River separates the Atlas Mountains and the Anti-Atlas mountain range, and its valley is home to hundreds of Berber "Kasbah", or fortresses.

 7. tannins, Fes

Fez, a city founded in 789 years, is world famous for quality leather. Tanneries on the process of refining leathers, during which time they change the structure of protein.

 8. Atlas Mountains

Nything you want - but not snow. However, studying the photographs of the country from time to time you can find pictures of tourist groups, overcoming the deeply snow-covered trails. Atlas mountain range stretches for two thousand kilometers along Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

 9. Ait Ben Haddou

This Kasbah (fortress city) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. In the city, thanks to its color, filmed a lot of famous films - including "Mummy," "Gladiator" and "Babylon".

10. Zakat in Shkirate

Shkirate - a resort town south of Rabat - famous for its beautiful beaches, and as you can see on the pictures, stunning sunsets.