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5 Top Tourist Attractions in Morocco

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A Beautiful old house in the Medina of Fez. Photo by Morocco World News

London - Morocco is a kingdom that is full of history and culture. Millions of travelers visit the country each year, and it is a very attractive and safe place to tour. There are five main destinations within Morocco that are perfect for touring in style, experiencing the wilds, relaxing and having your breath stolen by stunning beauty.

Marrakech — Hustle, Excitement and Bustle

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Marrakech, A City That Satisfies Every Taste. (Photo Courtesy Hamza Gharnati)

This ancient city is loaded with beautiful architecture that looks nearly the same today as it did centuries ago. Influenced by the French, many buildings are carved from solid stone slabs and are covered in decorative designs. The craftsmanship of these ancient buildings ensures that they are safe and will remain in existence for many centuries to come.

Go to Marrakech to see:

• Majorelle Gardens are an oasis of peace and tranquility

• Souks packed with affordable arts and crafts

• Fire jugglers who defy pain and injury

• Merchants who accept haggling

The city is a strange combination of peace, beauty, crowds and excitement.

Fez/Fes

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Fez Medina, the Gate of Boujloud. Photo by Morocco World News

Fes is the oldest and most intact city in the Middle East and North Africa. The old town, called Medina in the native Arabic language, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will see:

• There are more than 9000 very narrow streets to navigate.

• Thousands of ancient buildings to see

• Dozens of ancient mosques and religious sites

Enjoy this city and find a new respect for the spiritual mecca of Morocco.

Merzouga — Sun and Sand in the Wild

This desolate region is the best place in the world to go sand surfing. A favorite of adventure travelers, Merzouga is home to the world's largest natural sand dunes. While camping in the dessert, enjoy:

• Spectacular sunsets

• Plentiful wildlife

• Bedouin tribes

• Native music

Grab a surfboard and hit the dunes for one of the wildest rides of your life!

Essaouira

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A wonderful view of the Essaouira Beach (Le Chalet de La Plage). Photo by Jeanette Clopton -MWN
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This relaxed seaside town is a great place to participate in exhilarating water sports during the day and fun nightlife in the evening. While the town is very laid back. There are a plenty of tour providers that take tourists on outings on the water. Hope aboard and experience:

• Open water for sailing

• Para-sailing

• Diving and snorkeling

• Swimming with sharks

Sunsets in Essaouira are unforgettable, and the sound of the ocean waves are the perfect serenade for a relaxing experience.

Chefchaouen

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Moroccan Women Entering her house in Chefchaouen

This small city is based at the bottom of the Rif Mountains. This town is laid back, but less luxurious than the larger cities. If a rugged experience in a stunning landscape is for you, this is where you want to be Chefchaouen is different because:

Most of the buildings are painted bright blue, giving the city an odd aura of relaxation and openness.

The town is difficult to spot at a distance because the color of the buildings matches the sky.

In the late afternoon light, the town looks like a magical oasis touched by gold.

No other town in the Middle East and North Africa can compare to this tiny treasure. Of course, there are hundreds of interesting sites to visit in Morocco. Contact a Turkey visa specialist to get an insider's advice on entering the country.

Amelia Verona lives in Cambridge, UK and is an avid reader and blogger. Her areas of interest are food, blogging, reviews (book/movie), travel, fashion, lifestyle and fitness. Presently she is working on behalf of Turkey visa which provides the easy way to visit the places in Turkey.


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