The coast

On the Mediterranean coast between Tangier and Nador, one comes across small rivers, creeks, sheltered beaches and cliffs, which are ideal for swimming, fishing and boating. Al-Hoceima, Mdiq, Taifor and Smir / Restinga are new resorts with good accommodation facilities. Al Hoceima was however affected by the earthquake in February 2004 strongly.

The Atlantic coast is rocky in many places, but also has good sandy beaches and sheltered coves.

Tangier is located in the Old Town with the high Mendoubia Gardens one of the main attractions. Also popular are the Sidi Bounabib Mosque, Moulai-Ismail Mosque and Madrasah Merinid. This fabulous Tanger has a picturesque and bustling market, the Grand Socco. Interesting trip to the mountain resort towns are Chechaoun, the fishing village of Asilah and the Hercules caves at Cape Spartel.

Also on the Atlantic coast, is the relatively young city, Casablanca. It is the largest commercial city in the country and the fourth largest city in Africa with one of the largest ports on the continent.

The Imperial Cities

In the 12th Century was founded in Rabat is the current state capital and seat of the king. In this unusually green city fall to several imposing gates, the gate is particularly impressive in the Kasbah Oudaias, the most charming part of town. In summer, the numerous beaches and nearby Mamora forest-the most popular tourist destinations. Very worth a visit is the Tour Hassan, the grandiose minaret of a mosque from the unfinished 12th Century. From the Middle Ages are the pinnacles that surround the old town and part of the new town. Just outside the Chellah lies with unique monuments, beautiful gardens and Roman ruins. Other attractions include the Royal Palace, National Museum and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Sal, in the 11th Century was founded, is on the opposite river bank.

Meknes is a 16 km long, flanked by towers and bastions surrounding the city wall and has a wonderful souk. The winter sports resorts and Jebel Michlifen Habří outside of Meknes. Fez, the oldest and most important royal city, was in the 8th Century, founded. This is so rich in historical monuments of the city consists of old and new towns Jadid El Bali. Tourist attractions include the Place Nejjarine with its charming fountain, the He-Rsif Mosque, the Andalusian Mosque and the Royal Palace. The venerable Karaouine Mosque is now home to the University. Impressively, the architecture is the magnificent medieval madrasas. The market of Fez is one of the largest markets in the world.

Ouergha the valley in the north is known for its souks and Morocco’s most famous equestrian games.

In Marrakech (founded 1062), there is a maze of narrow streets, romantic and exotic palaces, museums and mosques. The city parks are still fed by an underground irrigation system in the 11th Century was created. In the Djemaa el-Fna, a large square which occur dancers, fortune tellers, acrobats and storytellers. Other attractions include the majestic Koutoubia Minaret (12th century), the Madrasa Ben Youssef (mosaics, marble and wood carvings), the Bahia Palace, Saadi Tombs, the Menara and Agdal Gardens and the famed camel market.


An hour’s drive from Marrakech lies Oukaimeden, Morocco’s best ski resort. On the trip to Oukaimeden Take a short trip to Ourika (donkey market) and to Asni at the foot of Toubkal.

Agadir is a modern resort with beautiful beaches, sports facilities, good hotels, charming cottages and apartments. There are excursions offer to Taroudant, Tiznit, Tafraout, Goulimine, Essaouira and Marrakech on course.

Mohammedia, Essaouira (Surfers Paradise) and El Jadida, other resorts in the area. El Jadida is worth visiting, especially the old Portuguese quarter with the Mary of the Assumption Church and well-preserved fortifications.

The South

In the south the landscape is particularly impressive, and customs and folklore are still original. Erfoud is a good starting point for excursions to the oasis Tafilalet, which owes its lush greenery and the underground rivers Ziz Rheris. He is the center of the provincial capital of Rachidia vibrant marketplace. . On the road from Er Rachidia Erfoud, in Meski, you get to the blue sources over and near Midelt in a natural amphitheater, the Cirque de Jaffar Tinerhir was once a large garrison of the French Foreign Legion, and the Kasbah are worth a visit worth. Tinerhir lie near the Dades and Todra gorges impressive.

Main attractions of Ouarzazate, the Kasbah Taourirt, a museum of arts and crafts shop and a cooperative of weavers.

Zagora has from the heights of Jebel Zagora is a beautiful view of the Draa Valley and the desert. The oasis Tamergroute lies 18 km from Zagora, here there is a library with ancient Arabic manuscripts. They are issued in the Zaouia Nasseria. Near Mhamid, with its palm groves, the gateway to the great sand desert. Which lie south of Agadir Kasbah of Tafraoute. Many of the facades are decorated with white or ocher-painted patterns. Goulimine every weekend in the Blue Souk, the Tuareg will be held on Saturdays there is the camel market.