Planning a trip with your friends and family to see the scenic beauties, historical places, and exotic beaches. Morocco is a place that has everything from the oldest civilizations to some masterpiece of modernization. This place is so welcoming that one will instantly fall in love with it. Throughout your trip, these people will never make you feel like an outsider. The streets are filled with smells of freshly cooked deserts and you can also find the famous carpet works that are one of the biggest exported items here. If you want to make this trip more exciting for you make sure to try out these experiences and they will surely enhance and make your trip worthwhile.
Historical Cities
Every city in Morocco is filled with stories of how it became the place it is today. Every place in morocco has a deep connection with its history and you can easily see that connection. You can dive and learn a lot about rich and ancient history. Marrakesh, Fes, Rabat, or Casablanca are some of the few places where you can find monuments, ancient architectural buildings also many of the famous movies are directed here, picturizing the true colors and traditional background of morocco.
Relaxing Atlantic Beaches
It is also a famous honeymoon destination because of the long beautiful beaches along with the perfect weather that will suit everybody. You can easily book a room at a resort and be able to relax and tan on these peaceful beaches. No matter if you’re in Agadir, Tangier, or Taghazout the sun will always be welcoming and you’ll be happy to surf and swim in these waters. Few spots are so beautiful and you have often seen them in movies or as wallpapers.
Sahara Desert
If you call the Sahara desert the heart of morocco then you’re not wrong because a trip towards morocco is a total waste if you didn’t experience the Sahara desert. Camel rides, a night under the dazzling stars, surfing in the dunes, and those red sunsets with someone special are all lifetime experiences. Try to spend few nights to ease your mind and see how the locals living there at such an immense temperature. You can book a tent in Berber style and get along with locals to learn more about their tradition and it would also be a great place for photographers to polish their skills. In travel terms, it is considered a sin to visit morocco and skip the Sahara.
Great Place For Mountaineers
Morocco is also a great destination to offer some of the best trekking and hiking lovers. Tie your shoes and put on your gear to hike towards some of the beautiful Atlas mountain ranges in North Africa. While traveling up to your destination you encounter the customs and hospitality of these cultural people. These hikes are not that much tough but they may require some skills. The views are breathtaking and they will never fail to amaze you.
The Blue City Of Chefchaouen
You may see pictures of towns of houses painted just blue and while and although they may look strange but they are one of the beautiful places to see. It’s an old tradition, make sure to spend some time in the streets to feel amazed by the architecture and meet the locals to learn more about this tradition. These narrow brick build streets are pretty majestic and you’ll love to feel lost in them. You can also check out local shops to buy souvenirs and show appreciation towards local handicrafts and if you are a fan of cooking then buy some local spices and try them, it’s also one of their specialty.
Visit Casablanca
At first, Casablanca looks like another major city with nothing special to offer but as soon as you get involved in it, it will make you fall in love just in a matter of time. This city is packed with everything, majestic mosques, historical monuments that will enlighten you with the historical background that why morocco is called a work of modern art, deeply embedded with ancient architecture, monuments, and some famous universities. The biggest attraction here is the Hassan II mosque because it welcome tourists from every religion and also opened for photography.
Ouarzazate Arid Desert Sights
Some people might be wondering where do producers direct these films with desert-like houses. Well, these are mostly in Ouarzazate, morocco from the early 60″s is famous for the filming of some of the best scenes. Movies like Gladiator and Games Of Thrones are directed on this land. Wondering this place will feel like you are back in time as these arid desert sights are a depiction of how a country this modern is respecting the work of its ancestors. This Arabian touch is an eye-catching sight for travels from all over the world.
Enlighten Yourself With Islamic Knowledge
Morocco is an Islamic country and you can hear the call for prayer five times a day and people will postpone their work to offer prayer. There are some of the most beautiful and well-preserved mosques and most of them are open for tourists. Hassan II mosque is one of the tallest build mosques in the world. Morocco has over forty-one thousand mosques. They are often termed as precious diamonds of the country and the government keeps a close eye for its maintenance as these depict the culture and traditions of this nation. A list of a few of the most famous mosques are
- Sidi Bou Abib Mosque
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Great Mosque Of Taza
- Tin Mal Mosque
- Great Mosque Of Larache
- Syrian Mosque Of Tangier
After reading this, you have good knowledge about this country and what it has to offer to its visitors. Make sure to spare some time and experience the sheer beauty of this land. Being in morocco will make you feel that how a country can be this advance and respect the work of its ancestors and stay connected to its original roots and honor its customs.
