Morocco is a North African country that has a coastline on both the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It has borders with Western Sahara to the south, Algeria to the east and the Spanish North African territories of Ceuta and Melilla on the Mediterranean coast in the north. It is just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Gibraltar.
In Morocco, most people live west of the Atlas Mountains, a range that insulates the country from the Sahara Desert.
Casablanca is the center of commerce and industry and the leading port; Rabat is the seat of government; Tangier is the gateway to Morocco from Spain and also a major port; Fez is the cultural and religious center; and the dominantly "Berber" Marrakech is a major tourist center.
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AGADIR HOTELS |
Agadir is the number one tourist resort in Morrocco, offering all manner of activities and watersports and hotels by the sea. Agadir offers international cuise ...
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MARRAKESH HOTELS |
Marrakesh is a living symbol of the Morocco that once was. The medieval old town lines streets that are too narrow for cars, retaining the old charms...
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FES HOTELS |
Fes is a traditionally Islamic town that is considered the spiritual, intellectual and cultural capital of Morocco. The town is influenced by the Coranic University ...
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CASABLANCA HOTELS |
Although Casablanca today bears little resemblance to the Casablanca of Bogart fame, it is a modern city and beautiful in its own right. The centre is clean, modern ...
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Travel by taxi is common in Morocco where two sorts are used, the "petite" taxi used within the area of the town and the "grande" taxi for trips between towns.
Prices are reasonable and its the law that taxis in town should have a meter - although they don't always work! Ask the fare before getting in. Its common for others to share a long distance taxi, the driver stopping and picking up passengers like a bus. ... read more
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MOROCCO TRAVEL GUIDES |
If you're travelling to Morocco, these are some of the most popular and reliable Travel Guides. Get the most from your holiday with helpful information at your fingertips. Safe, secure purchases shipped virtually anywhere in the world with Amazon.com. ... more
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SEE ALSO FOR MOROCCO:
• PLACES TO STAY:
ALL HOTELS,
Agadir,
Casablanca,
Erfoud,
Essaouira,
Fes,
Marrakesh,
Ouarzazate,
Rabat,
Tangier,
Zagora,
• TOURS & TRAVEL:
ALL TOURS,
Getting Around Morocco,
Morocco Travel Guides,
Royal Air Maroc,
• ATTRACTIONS, CULTURE & MORE:
Agadir,
Casablanca,
Marrakesh,
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Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakesh
The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. The minaret was completed under the reign of Yacoub el-Mansour (1184-1199) and was used as model for Giralda of Seville then for the Hassan Tower of Rabat. The name is derived from the Arabic al-Koutoubiyyin for librarian ...
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Moroccans have really taken to the internet. Internet cafes are open late and are rife in cities and smaller towns that see significant tourist traffic. Speeds are acceptable to excellent in the north, but can be a little on the slow side in rural areas.
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