Are You Heading To Morocco On Tour?

When it comes to listing of tourism hot spots all over the world, Morocco is a place that cannot be left out of the list. Located just a few hours of flight travel away from the major cities of the continent of Europe, the city offers the same level of enjoyment for sun-seekers, city-breakers and adventure lovers. When talking about the top holiday destinations in North Africa, this city is second place next to Egypt.

Generally, people visiting this city do not miss the camel safari in the desert and they also do not miss out the opportunity of exploring the exotic bazaars. On the other hand, most of them miss out the opportunity of taking a dive travel. This is the reason why, it is acting as hidden gem for diving enthusiasts.

 But, a few people, who have undergone a dive travel would have enjoyed the abounding aquatic atmosphere by beating the crowds located in other parts of Morocco.

Around 10% of the GDP of the city accounts from tourism. Some people feel that this city is not safe for tourism since recently some bombing attacks took place. But, it still remains to be a safe destination for spending holidays. 

This can be clearly understood from the fact that there are no governmental warnings against travel to this wonderful place.

 Some of the best guest houses and hotels are offering the best accommodation to the tourists from other nations. So, which is the best time to plan a Morocco Tour?

If the visitors can plan their trip any time in a year, they can avoid the month of August alone since it is the hottest month in this part of the world. It would be wise to visit during Autumn season to enjoy the wonderful climate of Morocco. Even though, accommodation costs go up during this season, it is the best time to visit.

During the autumn season, the days will be warm and nights will be cool so that enjoyment of different destinations during the Morocco tour is highly possible during this season.

 Trekking enthusiasts can enjoy their feast in this city since there are great opportunities for them to celebrate their trekking experience. The city also has some attractive places that remain unexplored by tourists and so touring enthusiasts can explore these places as well to make their vacation more memorable in the city of Morocco. So, there are plenty of things to enjoy in Morocco, why not plan your trip this vacation?

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Morocco Tourism

When the dessert swings meters land where coastal plains along the novels on the horizon where huge minarets seem to whisper stories of culture, tradition and history in the ears of heaven, where foreigners are pampered with moments of pure happiness and where the arts and crafts cultural phenomena mark the spot - this is the stimulating environment of Morocco.Multicultural ethnicity provides a very favorable environment for visitors where, on the one hand you can enjoy the ecstasy of the emerald water, while in the other feel the warmth of love in the desert sand white, where they can see lush valleys difficult peaks of the Atlas. Unsurprisingly, Morocco has the charm of being one of the most visited destinations in Africa routes Globe Trotters.
Morocco has had a glorious past where the original inhabitants of the same, the Berbers must have seen invasions by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Vandals, Byzantines, etc. It was not until 682 AD when the Arabs arrived here that saw several dynasties established by the Arabs. The history of Morocco is characterized by a conflict between the Berbers and Arabs. Territorial disputes of Morocco also form a solid basis for the country's history.The Story is a real culture of Morocco. Being a Muslim country, the forbidden lines never intersect. The use of non-flamboyant costumes for women in the country. Even visitors here should be aware of this fact in order to enjoy a smooth journey here.Religious sentiments are revered funds for citizens and especially during the auspicious month of Ramadan. Homosexuality can be the bustle of the modern world, but here it is a criminal offense. Sex outside marriage is punishable by law. But the conservatism of Morocco does not mean that behind in modernity. Morocco, in its way, is a perfect blend of contemporary fashion and traditional culture.Visitors to Morocco have tremendous opportunities to absorb themselves in the abduction of fun activities. It is very difficult to resist the temptations of Moroccan adventure sports like trekking and hiking at the foot of the Atlas, golf, horseback riding is offered in clubs, water sports, which are a real attraction of the sun sunny beaches, skiing and four-wheel drive units. These activities are more than enough to keep busy travelers.Travelers to the country can not afford to lose tourist attractions in Morocco too. These places have got a permanent place in the itinerary of travelers. Some of them include the Koutoubia Mosque (Mosque of booksellers), Djemaa el-Fna, Dar Si Said Museum, Saadian Tomb, Oukaimeden in Marrakech, the Karaouine mosque, Tanneries, Fes city gates, Zaouia Moulay Idriss II in Fez.

Rabat shelters some of the best attractions of Morocco Kasbah Oudaïas Palacios, archaeological museums, gardens, Citadel of Chellah, Hasan Mosque, Madina, Casablanca, Temara and much more. The most popular places in Morocco that are blacklisted travelers are Asilah, Fez, Marrakech, Imil Gorges, Rabat, Tangier, Tineher, the dunes of Merzouga and Zagora.For an experience of a lifetime on a trip to Morocco is a requirement. So what are you waiting for? Just pack your bags, get your bookings and fly to Morocco for a plate of culture, tradition, arts and crafts, adventure sports, recreational activities, destinations and attractions beating heart flashing  

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Moroccan Tourism Industry Is Witnessing a Boom

he global recession has hit all of us pretty badly and it has affected the tourism industry as well. With people having far less to spend on their traveling, the far away destinations have seen a decline in the number of tourists arriving there.

 But then there are a few places that have seen a sharp increase in the tourist traffic for the very same reasons.

 Take Morocco for example, it is witnessing a real boom in its tourism sector as millions of tourists head to the country each year. 
The reason behind this increase of interest of the foreign tourists in Morocco is the cultural diversity, rich history and the awesome sightseeing experience that the country has to offer but also the fact that it is the closest and the cheapest tourist destination outside the Europe.

The low price tag attached to the vacations in Morocco has made it a tourism hot spot and the year 2011 has been the best year for the tourism industry of the country.

It's not just the low priced flights and hotels that make millions of tourists to head to Morocco in fact the country is so rich with culture, historical sights and lively night life that even before the recession it had become the favorite destination for many tourists worldwide. Most tourists prefer to take a cheap flight to Rabat, the capital of the country, and use it as a staging ground for their ventures to the other cities of the country.


 Rabat is a comparably modern city with a world class infrastructure but it does not have much to offer to a foreign tourist that is looking for historical and cultural experiences. To experience the real traditional Morocco head to the historical city of Fez, which still has the same old feel of the medieval era Moroccan city with thin alleyways and bazaars. In Fez it seems as if the sense of time has ceased to exist as you will find the horse carts, small shops and the locals that wear the traditional dresses - unlike the places like Casablanca where most of the locals, especially the males, prefer the western dresses over the traditional ones. Casablanca is the largest city of Morocco and also the economic center of the country. It is famous for its movie stars, night clubs and the most awesome shopping experience in the whole of Northern Africa.

The historical port city of Tangier along the Mediterranean coast is one of the favourite tourist attractions of the country and attracts thousands of tourists every year. But the cities are not the only attraction of Morocco, the deserts and mountains of the country are also the reason for the arrival of the thousands of tourists from around the world. Jabel Toubkal is the highest mountain of the North Africa and offers a great hiking experience to the visitors. For an enlightening cultural experience pay a visit to one of the numerous Berber villages out in the desert where the residents still live according to their ancient culture and customs.

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THE ARGAN 1

Agadir and its region contain another wealth unique in the world : the Argan tree .

A tree that is found almost nowhere else on the planet , but in Agadir's Forest .

The fame of this tree is increasingly important because of the precious oil it generates .

Qualified as an international Berber treasure or a green gold by manu-facturers of cosmetics,the virtues of this miracle oil are said to have more to prove. 

In addition to ecological and physiological properties of the argan tree, nature has given everything,

or almost to this tree: wood,fodder,oil and other uses.

If alarm calls in favor of the argan tree have increased in recent years,
 not only because this tree is in danger, but also and above all it's an economic resource to rehabilitate and promote .

The Argan (Argania spinosa, A.sideroxylon Roem.& Schult.) is a species of tree endemic to the calcareous semi-desert Sous valley of southwestern Morocco .

It is the sole species in the genus Argania .

Argan grows to 8-10 metres high, and live to 150-200 years old.

They are thorny , with gnarled trunks .

The leaves are small,2-4cm long, oval with a rounded apex.

The flowers are small, with five pale yellow-green petals;flowe-ring is in April .

The fruit is 2-5 cm long and 1,5-3 cm broad, with a thick, bitter peel surrounding a sweet-smelling but unpleasantly flavoured layer of pulpy pericarp.

This surrounds the very hard nut, which contains one (occasionally two or three) small,oil-rich seeds.

The fruit takes over a year to mature, ripening in june to july of the following year .

shopping in agadir

At Agadir, you will find many  little shops called "super market" whose exposition surface goes from 60 to 250 m2.
You will be surprised to find among all these goods almost everything you may need in huge quantities.

Usually the prices are shown and cannot be negotiated.
Keep in mind that it is forbidden to introduce alcohol and food in hotels .
At the clothing department you can find polo's and t-shirts at prices starting from 35m dhs.

In the touristic zone, the shops are different,even though they are close toeach other,they
Shops are in general small and have alarge range of Moroccan handcraft products ,you can also order
Leather clothes which can be ready in 24 hours at very interesting prices .

In those shops the prices are rarely shown off,it's quite funny to bargain, anyway you will make a good deal and get a beautiful

gift from Agadir .

Moroccan leather, especially lamb leather, is one of the best in the world due to its soft ness and its quality.





 
 












 Some of these shops offer a wide range of different leathers at different prices, but if you are looking for a unique piece,some

export-oriented manufacturers in midtown can get you very high qquality pro-ducts .
At the perfume shops you can find all the brands at affordable prices .

 Of course typical Moroccan products are also available.you will be amazed by Moroccan jewellery and handcraft .
But the place to go is the souk (closed on Monday ) it is so large that you will need about 3to 4 hours to have an entire tour,the market is will
organized, clean, bright and every Friday morning, the vegetables market is full of people .
It is Couscous day .
In the souk you can find everything you desire , even video or TV products .
 And it's easy to get something beautifil even with less than 10 or 15 dhs .

Discover the pleasures of the hammam

ENJOY A STEAM BATH
A popular way of winding down in Agadir is to hit the Hammam .
It's a type of relaxing steam bath.
You need to bring your own bathing supplies but towels or cotton wraps are provided .
It's one of the popular places to hang out with friendsn relax and gossip .

 HAMMAM BUDDY SCRUB .
A visit to the Hammam traditionally starts with preparing your skin for a sensational scrubbing .

Most charge a fee to bathe and and a separate fee for a massage and body scrub .

Some hammams sell individual packets of "Savon Noir " a kind of black soap traditionally for use in the scrub or "gommage".

You can also pay to have a personal "scrubber", definitely a wiser choice ; the process lasts for ab5ut 10 minutes and you'll emerge smooth as butter.

After rubbing ths soap all over your body, rinse off and scrub your skin using the Hammam scrub glove.

Your skin has never felt this soft before !
Cleansing and refreshing . Finish off with a massage and flop down in the cooling room with a book and a the à la Menthe (Mint tea) .

               

agadir attractions

THE kasbah :

 The fort was originally built in 1540 and was restored in 1752 . To this day a dutch inscription still adorns the  gateway stating "fear God and honour your king," da  ted back to 1746, The ramparts were partially restored after an earthquake destroyed it in 1960,but nothing remains within it . You can get there by car...............

JARDIN DE OLHAO : 

  Open 2:30-6:30 daily , this garden commerates the historical ties that Morocco and portugal have had. it is a wonderful place to go for a quick histtory lesson . it features a selection of beautiful plants and trees .

BIRDS VALLEY :

 it is a zoological park located in the heart of an old oued (river) there are mostly exotic birds,but also lamas, mouflons, and endangered species. In the center, aplaygroud is designed for children. it is open daily from 9:30to 12:30, from 14h30 to 18:30.

THE SOUK AL HAD:

 

 deprived of its ancient medina by the earthquake of 1960 , Agadir offers a more modern souk : Souk El had . Agadir souk is a festival of fruit , vegetables  and colors . You will also  see craft shops and stores ready-to-wear where to renew your dressing .

THE CITY MUSEUM :

The city of Agadir has a museumdedicated to the Amazigh heritage of the region of Sous-Massa Draa .It opened its doors February 29,2000 at the commemoration of the reconstruction of Agadir ; forty years after the earthquake .It presents a variety of berber jewellery from the South .

PORTS :

Agadir has 3 major ports; The Agadir marina is brand new ! It opened eariy 2007 .perfectly protected from winds and heavy waves .you may leave you yacht for several months knowing it will be secure . Surrounded by apartments in modern Moroccan style, with a swimming pool , restaurants ; the marina has all you need to enjoy your stay .

The fishing port where a fish auction takes place there every afternoon .
An mportant commercial port , with infrastructures conceived to lift boats , several shipyards ,sepecialized in maintenance of fishing and merchant vessels .

HORSE RIDING OR CAMEL TREKKING :

Everyday except Sunday, trek along the Souss River, suitable for beginners.
 Mint tea and pastries included on the Camel 
Riding, romantic excursion to Medina d'gadir via the national park where rare migrating birds can be seen.
 Mint tea included.