MOROCCO
With a culture and traditions very different from neighboring Europe, Morocco fits the bill to any traveler who wants to enjoy an exotic destination without move too far from the European continent.
So close, yet so far, a trip to Morocco is a journey back in time that you will notice walking through the streets of the Medine, spending a night under the stars in the desert or getting lost in the fishing villages of the Atlantic coast.
MARRAKECH
At the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains one of the treasures most representative of Morocco is discovered: Marrakech.
Marrakech is the perfect destination to combine culture, relaxation and adventure. Called "Red City", for its colors similar to those of the sands of the Sahara, Marrakech is a city that will awaken your senses. With bright colours, sounds and smells, the Medina contrasts with the calm of the city gardens and the unreal silence of the Riads.
At the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains one of the treasures most representative of Morocco is discovered: Marrakech.
Marrakech is the perfect destination to combine culture, relaxation and adventure. Called "Red City", for its colors similar to those of the sands of the Sahara, Marrakech is a city that will awaken your senses. With bright colours, sounds and smells, the Medina contrasts with the calm of the city gardens and the unreal silence of the Riads.
ESSAOUIRA
Called "the bride of the Atlantic" because its whitewashed houses perched above the sea seem to embrace the ocean waves, the city of Essaouira retains the intriguing charm of a port suspended in time.
Originally called 'Mogador', it preserves within it one of the most sensational medinas in the country, perched directly on the sea and currently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Called "the bride of the Atlantic" because its whitewashed houses perched above the sea seem to embrace the ocean waves, the city of Essaouira retains the intriguing charm of a port suspended in time.
Originally called 'Mogador', it preserves within it one of the most sensational medinas in the country, perched directly on the sea and currently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
FEZ & MEKNES
In the north of the country, among the hills of the Maghreb, the oldest Moroccan imperial cities stands out: Fez. Considered the cultural capital of Morocco, the city is permeated by a medieval atmosphere and it will be impossible not to being involved in the fantastic chaos of its colours, its scents and its noises, to experience a real dive into the past. Its ancient medina “Fes El Bali” is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. In the tangle of its alleys beyond the numerous mosques and Koranic schools, the "medersa", the craftsmen are busy at work.
Meknes is the capital of the Ismaili dynasty and has the longest city wall (40km). Don't miss the imposing Bab Mansour gate, the royal stables and the Jewish quarter.
In the north of the country, among the hills of the Maghreb, the oldest Moroccan imperial cities stands out: Fez. Considered the cultural capital of Morocco, the city is permeated by a medieval atmosphere and it will be impossible not to being involved in the fantastic chaos of its colours, its scents and its noises, to experience a real dive into the past. Its ancient medina “Fes El Bali” is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. In the tangle of its alleys beyond the numerous mosques and Koranic schools, the "medersa", the craftsmen are busy at work.
Meknes is the capital of the Ismaili dynasty and has the longest city wall (40km). Don't miss the imposing Bab Mansour gate, the royal stables and the Jewish quarter.
CHEFCHAOUEN
In the northern part of Morocco, in the heart of the Rif mountain range, lies the "blue pearl" of the country, Chefchaouen. The town does characterized by houses painted in various shades of this color and richly adorned with flowers, alleys permeated by the Andalusian atmosphere and a wonderful maze of narrow streets that invite you to get lost.
In the northern part of Morocco, in the heart of the Rif mountain range, lies the "blue pearl" of the country, Chefchaouen. The town does characterized by houses painted in various shades of this color and richly adorned with flowers, alleys permeated by the Andalusian atmosphere and a wonderful maze of narrow streets that invite you to get lost.
CASABLANCA
Casablanca is the economic capital of the country, symbol of development and modernity. Despite having a history dating back to the 10th century BC, here you can breathe a cosmopolitan and western air.
Casablanca is the economic capital of the country, symbol of development and modernity. Despite having a history dating back to the 10th century BC, here you can breathe a cosmopolitan and western air.
RABAT
Also called the city of gardens, it has been the political capital of the kingdom of Morocco since 1912 and is full of places of tourist interest: the Medina built by the Moors in the 17th century, the Kasbah of the Oudaïa, the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the majestic Royal Palace, the Hassan Tower or the Chellah necropolis.
Also called the city of gardens, it has been the political capital of the kingdom of Morocco since 1912 and is full of places of tourist interest: the Medina built by the Moors in the 17th century, the Kasbah of the Oudaïa, the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the majestic Royal Palace, the Hassan Tower or the Chellah necropolis.
TANGIER
Crossroads of Europe and Africa, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Tangier opens the door to Morocco and offers attractions such as Cap Spartel, the Caves of Ercole, the Kasbah neighborhood near the port, the old Medina with its artisan shops and a magnificent minaret overlooking the sea.
Crossroads of Europe and Africa, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Tangier opens the door to Morocco and offers attractions such as Cap Spartel, the Caves of Ercole, the Kasbah neighborhood near the port, the old Medina with its artisan shops and a magnificent minaret overlooking the sea.
OUARZAZATE
Crossroads of the Draa, Dades and Ziz river valleys, the great south starts from here its incredible landscapes: green oases, expanses of stones and rocks of different colours, earth-colored kasbahs, Berber villages up to the dune desert. Not to be missed: the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, used as a backdrop for famous films and the medina, both protected as a universal heritage by UNESCO.
Crossroads of the Draa, Dades and Ziz river valleys, the great south starts from here its incredible landscapes: green oases, expanses of stones and rocks of different colours, earth-colored kasbahs, Berber villages up to the dune desert. Not to be missed: the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, used as a backdrop for famous films and the medina, both protected as a universal heritage by UNESCO.
MERZOUGA
It is called "the door to the desert" because here ends the road and sand dunes begin.
It is called "the door to the desert" because here ends the road and sand dunes begin.
TAROUDANT
Located south/east of Agadir, in a fertile valley, surrounded by imposing walls of clay, is a true Berber market town with a large, lively and well-stocked souk.
It was the fourth largest city in Morocco until the beginning of the 19th century.
Located south/east of Agadir, in a fertile valley, surrounded by imposing walls of clay, is a true Berber market town with a large, lively and well-stocked souk.
It was the fourth largest city in Morocco until the beginning of the 19th century.
ZAGORA
In the Draa valley, close to the desert, it was the last city before Timbuktu; the “Timbuktu 52 days” sign is still visible. Here you can come across the Tuareg populations “the blue men” and in their caravans.
In the Draa valley, close to the desert, it was the last city before Timbuktu; the “Timbuktu 52 days” sign is still visible. Here you can come across the Tuareg populations “the blue men” and in their caravans.
DAKHLA
Founded in 1844 by the Spanish, located just north of the Tropic of Cancer, it stands on a sandy peninsula that extends from the coast into the sea for over 40 km.
The town has a pleasant appearance, its port hosts the largest fleet of fishing boats in the country, but the real masters of the area are: sea, beaches and uncontaminated nature. It is the ideal location for those seeking tranquility, contact with nature and all water sports: surfing, kitesurfing and fishing. The climate is exceptional all year round.
Founded in 1844 by the Spanish, located just north of the Tropic of Cancer, it stands on a sandy peninsula that extends from the coast into the sea for over 40 km.
The town has a pleasant appearance, its port hosts the largest fleet of fishing boats in the country, but the real masters of the area are: sea, beaches and uncontaminated nature. It is the ideal location for those seeking tranquility, contact with nature and all water sports: surfing, kitesurfing and fishing. The climate is exceptional all year round.
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