Morocco might make you think of big markets and bigger deserts, but there’s so much more to this exciting country in north-western Africa. Explore Morocco’s beautiful Atlantic coastline, the unspoiled North African countryside that few tourists have seen before, and the majestic Atlas Mountains.
- Essaouira: An enchanting fishing harbor influenced by the Portuguese settlers from the 16th century. The enormous fortress city is packed full of whitewashed, blue-shuttered houses. Walk quietly in the shade of its ramparts, the very ones that draw the contours of Astapor, the red city of the "Game of Thrones" series. Ranked as the most beautiful cities in Morocco by Unesco, the city hums to the beat of music every summer: the Gnaoua festival celebrates Afro-Maghrebin rhythms making people’s stays memorable ones. Visit a women’s cooperative to learn about Argan oil production and the impact of climate change on small farmers.
- El Jadida-Mazagan: Once nicknamed Mazagan, this city built by the Portuguese has stood proudly since the 16th century. It's well-preserved architectural treasures and the subtle mixture of both Moroccan and European cultures have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. El Jadida invites you to discover ancestral traditions during the moussem of Moulay-Abdallah Amghar, where you’ll witness a stunning falcon training show, as well as other epic activities such as the Fantazia (majestic tradition of horsemanship). El Jadida-Mazagan, is an unmissable place with a stunning seaside resort that will give a wishful taste of a comeback!
- Agadir: Agadir is one of the pearls of Morocco, with 300 days of sunshine per year. Visit Sidi Kaouki beach, well known for the undisturbed sand dunes and argon shrubs which make it the most beautiful beach in Morocco. Further on in the city, the El Had souk spreads out through the streets, deploys its stalls: more than 6,000 shops offer themselves to your curiosity and you will enjoy strolling in this atmosphere animated by the negotiations of the merchants.
- Sidi Ifni: This city has more than just a taste of Spanish culture (an ancient Spanish enclave until 1969) is an ideal starting point to visit the small Berber villages nearby.
- Casablanca: Modern infrastructures are in the middle of charming districts, between Arab-Muslim heritage and legacies of the colonial period. Discover all the possibilities. Visit the old French food and flower market as well as our first traditional souk in the Habous district to taste local olives and watch master craftsmen at work. Visit Hassan II Mosque and delve into Morocco’s rich religious history.
- Rabat: Visit the Hassan Tower, an impressive minaret linked to Rabat's main mosque, or the Challah necropolis, a Roman colony site and one of the most impressive ruins around the town with a long, fascinating history. Fort Rottembourg is an important monument to Rabat's military history.
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