Morocco

Morocco | Morocco

The Kingdom of Morocco (Arabic: ), referred to as Morocco, is a coastal Arab country in northwest Africa, bordering Algeria to the east and southeast, and Western Sahara to the south It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west and faces Spain and Portugal across the sea to the north.

Morocco occupied Western Sahara in 1979, but its rights in Western Sahara have never been recognized by any country in the world. However, the League of Arab States clearly recognizes Western Sahara as Moroccan territory. Morocco considers its bordering cities of Ceuta and Melilla to be its territory, but they are actually governed by Spain.

In addition to Arabic, there are many regional languages ??spoken in Morocco, while French and Spanish are also spoken.

1｜Casablanca

Casablanca, now known as: Dar el Beida, Morocco, the historical ancient city of Dar el Beida, is located on the Atlantic coast and is the largest port city in Morocco. The economic and transportation center has 70% of the country's modern industries. There are more than 1,000 factories in the urban and suburban areas, and it is an industrial, commercial and financial center. It is known as the "Lung Lobe of Morocco". The population is approximately 2.6 million. There is a prosperous agricultural area nearby, with a vast hinterland and rich in apatite and other mineral resources. The average altitude of the city is 50 meters. The climate is mild, with an average temperature of 12°C in January, 23°C in August, and an average annual precipitation of 400 mm. The city is near the sea, has evergreen trees, pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. It is a famous tourist city in Africa. In Spanish, "Casablanca" also means "white house".

Attractions? | ?Hassan II Grand Mosque

Hassan II Grand Mosque is a world-famous mosque and the largest modern mosque in Northwest Africa. It was proposed to be built by King Hassan II of Morocco, so it was named Hassan II Grand Mosque.

This mosque, which can accommodate 100,000 people for prayer at the same time, is located in Casablanca, the largest coastal city in the west of the capital of Morocco, 90 kilometers away from the capital Rabat. Because the area is close to the Atlantic Ocean and affected by the marine climate, it has warm winters and cool summers, abundant sunshine, and a pleasant climate, making it an ideal place to build a temple.

2｜Rabat

The capital of Morocco is located at the mouth of the Bregreg River in the north of Moses, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the four largest cities in Morocco along with Fes, Marrakech and Meknes. One of the imperial cities, it has been the political capital of Morocco since 1912.

Attraction 1 |? Rabat Palace

Rabat Palace, located in the center of Rabat, was built in 1785 and covers an area of ??2 square kilometers. It is a typical Arab palace building. There are different styles of palaces, among which the Riad Palace is the most magnificent.

Attraction 2 | Tomb of Mohammed V

Located in the center of Rabat. Mohammed V, the father of former King Hassan II, died in 1961. Construction of his tomb began in 1962 and was completed in 1971. The two sides of the tomb are divided into the tombs of Hassan II and his younger brother Prince Abdullah, and there is an exhibition hall that contains portraits of successive monarchs of the Alawi dynasty, relics of the fifth generation, and historical materials and documents during their reign. There is a mosque on the left side of the tomb, and a lecture platform on the left side. On the front of the tomb are the symbols of Rabat - the Hassan Tower and the ruins of the Hassan Grand Mosque. The Hassan Grand Mosque was originally the largest mosque in North Africa. It was built in the 12th century and is 183 meters long and 139 meters wide. It is said to have been destroyed by a famous earthquake in 1775 with Lisbon as the epicenter. The remaining 312 large stone pillars can still be seen Imagine its former grandeur. Hassan Tower is well preserved, covering an area of ??16 meters long on one side and 44 meters high. It has various carving patterns around it and has the characteristics of traditional Moroccan art. The entire building complex is solemn, majestic and elegant in style, embodying the beautiful architectural craftsmanship of Arab Muslims and the unique architectural style and decorative art of Arabia.

3 | Marrakech

Marrakech, also translated as Marrakesh, is located in the southwest of Morocco. It is located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains that runs through Morocco. "Pearl". Marrakech is a Berber word that means "Hometown of God".

Marrakech has the largest Berber market (souk) in Morocco. It also has the busiest square in all of Africa. Marrakech is famous for its leather industry.

Attraction 1 | Koutoubia Mosque

Koutoubia Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in North Africa. It was built in the 11th century AD and has a structure perpendicular to the direction of pilgrimage to Mecca. 17 colonnades. There are light troughs around the two spans of the shrine alcove and its wings. The wooden structure "Muknath" honeycomb three-dimensional carvings inside can be located at a lower position. This unique and beautiful setting will be repeated in later buildings. Never appeared either.

Attraction 2 | Agedal Olive Garden?

Agedal Olive Garden has a history of more than 700 years. It is 3.2 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. The largest of the many gardens in Marrakech, the garden has dense olive trees as far as the eye can see. There are also small citrus orchards and apricot orchards. There are 6 huge reservoirs in the garden. The water is transparent and crystal clear. It is diverted through culverts. The snow water from the Atlas Mountains is used to water the gardens.

The olive grove has the simple beauty of nature, attracting many tourists to visit.

Attraction 3 | Atlas Mountain

Atlas Mountain, with snow-covered peaks all year round and shining silver, is an infinitely quiet and beautiful silver-white world; the mountainsides are covered with green trees. , ancient trees and seedlings grow intertwined, like a shining green sea; the green grass at the foot of the mountain is endless, like a huge green carpet, with wild flowers scattered on it, red, yellow, purple and white. , like a pattern that embellishes the carpet. The waterfalls in the Atlas Mountains look like Bailian flying down from the mountains, light and silent, like white flowers flying from the sky to the world, extremely beautiful.

4 | Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is located in the wide valley of the Rif Mountains, with an altitude of 564 meters. There are many hotels and mosques in the city. This place is far away from the bustling metropolis. The doorways, stairs and walls of most houses are painted in the most brilliant sky blue. As a small city in a Muslim country, it is filled with rich Arabian customs. The town was founded in 1471, and the small fortress in the old medina still exists today. Chefchaouen is close to the Mediterranean Sea, with fresh air and ancient charm. It is suitable for hiking, and it is also a good place for leisure and shopping.

5 |? Fes

Fes (Fès) is an ancient city and Muslim religious and cultural center in northern Morocco, and the capital of Fes Province. Across both sides of the Fes River, on a highland 410 meters above sea level at the northern foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains, 190 kilometers west of Rabat. It is located in a highland, 410 meters above sea level, and has a mild climate. It is the oldest of the four ancient kingdom cities in Morocco.

The city is divided into three parts: the ancient city, the old city and the modern new city. The right bank of the ancient city was built in 789, and the left bank was built in 809. In the 11th century, the two parts merged and became the Islamic holy city, called Fes-el-Bari. In the 13th century, a new Fes (Old City) was built in the west of the ancient city, called Fes-El-Jedid. In the 14th century, Fes became the academic and commercial center of Islam. There are many Arab-style buildings in the ancient city and the old city, with narrow streets, rows of workshops and shops, and prosperous traditional markets. The modern new city was built on the southwest highland of the ancient city and emerged in 1916. The roads are wide and there are modern stations, industrial areas and building complexes. It is an Islamic cultural city and the industrial, commercial and transportation center in the northern part of the country.

6 | Tangier

Tangier is an ancient city and seaport in northern Morocco, the capital of Tangier Province, and the largest tourism center in the country. Tangier is divided into two parts: the new city and the old city. The new town is mostly European-style buildings, with tall buildings and wide and straight streets. The luxurious hotels and chic and elegant houses are particularly eye-catching. The streets are filled with colorful flowers and trees, and parks can be seen everywhere. The whole city is like a sea of ??green. There is also the University of North Africa.

The old city is like the scene depicted in "One Thousand and One Nights": densely packed houses with various styles, intertwined streets and alleys, full of shops, stalls and handicraft workshops, crowded with people all day long, noisy and lively , if this is your first visit here, it will be like entering a maze. You can't distinguish the east, west, north, and south, and you can't find the exit or entrance. The most prosperous place in the old city is Grand Soko Square, which has always been a commercial square. Around the square, the cafes exude the strong smell of mint tea, the grocery stores are full of goods, and the clothing stores and silk shops are even more colorful.

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