Morocco : Introduction

Morocco is a crossroad of civilizations and the result of a mix of cultures and architectural feats , a land where expose leisure, beauty of nature , the colors and multiple landscapes.

The Kingdom offers the splendor of its imperial cities such as Marrakech , Fez, Meknes and Rabat, where age-old traditions pulsate .

Morocco also offers the freshness of its palm groves and gardens , its lively souks and squares, and the richness of its mosques and palaces . The Morocco together , alone , great wealth and a real cultural diversity.

The culture of Morocco comes down to its identity and its history. Each imperial city has places full of memory, a universal heritage.

The magnificent exhibition halls of museums in Morocco , richly decorated , often alone true works of art .

The history of Morocco is enriched by influences of many civilizations and cultures. The plurality of these civilizations gave fruit to an archaeological diversification which led throughout the Moroccan territory monuments, buildings and relics .

Land of cultural and artistic events , Morocco offers its expertise to all kinds of human creation that regularly celebrates during the holding of festivals dedicated to different modes of expression.

Morocco takes its place in the concert of world festivals . Music, movies, popular culture : the main cities offer original events, often placed under the sign of dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures. Warranty as during the Gnaoua festival warm and World Music , the Festival of Sacred Music , Music Festival Timitar , or the Mawazine festival.

Rhythms, dances and songs deep Morocco ... One of the many aspects of an ancient oral tradition that has been preserved over time accurately translate through the ages originality and diversity of folk art in the country for the sun ...

A culture which combines various components choreography, melodies and rhythms yesterday and today .

The Moussems , which are both religious festivals and trade shows are held throughout the year, throughout Morocco . The best known are those of Engagement Imilchil , or that of the famous Valley of Roses Kelaât Gouna . For Moroccans , it is an opportunity to revisit remote people to come together , to trade , to recount the events that occurred during the year.

The richness of Moroccan craftsmanship rooted in a tradition kept alive . With objects both beautiful and useful in everyday life, heirs of knowledge passed with passion from one generation to another. Embroidered fabrics , ceramics, jewelry, wood carvings and leather goods are the flagships of Moroccan craftsmanship .

Moroccan cuisine is universally acknowledged to be one of the few cuisines that has preserved its authenticity in food and recipes dating back over 2000 years. Moroccan cuisine is a festival of components, rich in flavors , aromas and colors. Its perfumes and sweet-savory combinations are world renowned .

For lively holiday where the thrill is guaranteed, where strong emotions prevail , the Moroccan world is an experimental field without limits.

Welcome to a new country to discover a country like no other with exceptional charm, natural beauty and diverse climates ranging from cold and snow and warm sand.

Morocco is located in northwestern Africa sharing borders with Algeria and Mauritania, and only 14 Km from Spain.

An area of ​​446550 km² or one discovers different natural landscape Mediterranean climates in the north, with warm summers , temperate northwest by the maritime influence. Desert in the south. With a population of 31,478,000 million people and an estimated 46,397,000 million in 2050.

Morocco has many cultures and traditions , and each region has its own characteristics of life and hospitality, we may even find that the dialect is different from one region to another, you will feel that you are on several country and not a single and that is that Morocco stands out. You'll have to visit several city and know the key places to visit and hotels and restaurants to patronize, and this is why Extra Morocco puts all its resources to guide you during your vacation on Moroccan cities .

Among the most visited cities in Morocco Marrakech is mentioned , the first city visited in Morocco in the heart of the Atlas Mountains , hotels and high quality landscapes that will surely remain etched in your memory. Tanger mythical crossroads of Europe and Africa , Tangier fascinates travelers and artists from all backgrounds for centuries. Today, the pearl of northern Morocco generates huge infrastructure projects, in the image of its economic growth . Casablanca (white house ) economic capital, the largest city and the most active. Rabat the capital and administrative city , known for its cleanliness and the most experienced Tour Hassan and El Oudaya , a city that even its magnitude remains a quiet and charmente city monuments. Fes Medina has the largest pedestrian area in the world Fes el Bali. This labyrinth of alleys home to a multitude of merchants and artisans practicing their talents in front of visitors in a heady mix of smells of leather and dyeing . And many other cities you 'll find on Extra Morocco.