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What is the best way to tour Morocco?

Touring Morocco can be a rewarding experience due to its rich culture, history, and diverse landscapes. The best way to tour Morocco depends on your preferences, budget, and the amount of time you have available. Here are a few options to consider:   Guided Group Tours: Joining a guided group tour is a popular choice for many travelers. These tours often cover major tourist destinations like Marrakech , Fes, Casablanca, the Sahara Desert, and the Atlas Mountains. They provide transportation, accommodations, and guided visits to key attractions, which can be convenient for those who want a structured experience.   Private Tours: If you prefer more flexibility and a personalized experience, you could opt for a private tour. This allows you to customize your itinerary and pace, and you'll have a dedicated guide and vehicle for your group. This is a great option if you want to explore specific areas in-depth or have unique preferences.   Self-Guided Tours: For independe

Rabat Morocco

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    Rabat  is a cultural city deep-rooted in history. Many masterpieces decorate its streets and squares. Visit the Kasbah des Oudayas which is a majestic and splendid architecture embellished by the surrounding gardens. Not far from the walls, stand the imposing walls of the Chellah; a necropolis from the time of the Merinids. Crossing the walls is like entering another  world ; walking among ancient vestiges, gardens, and storks. Situated on the estuary of a river, this white city faces the Atlantic Ocean. This part of Morocco's coastline is marked by endless stretches of white sandy beaches, where the cold water and powerful tides make swimming hazardous, but make its waters abound with sardines, mackerel, anchovy, tuna, and shellfish. In fact, the fishing town of Safi has the largest sardine port in the world. Sardine vendors can be seen all over  Morocco , whilst every corner shop stocks canned sardines in a mildly spiced tomato sauce, a delicious Moroccan specialty.

Travel

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                                                            TRAVEL DATES Travel dates back to antiquity where wealthy Greeks and Romans would travel for leisure to their summer homes and villas in cities such as Pompeii and Baiae.[8] While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible.[9] Humankind has come a long way in transportation since Christopher Columbus sailed to the New World from Spain in 1492, an expedition which took over 10 weeks to arrive at the final destination; to the 21st century when aircraft allows travel from Spain to the United States overnight. Travel in the Middle Ages offered hardships and challenges, though it was important to the economy and to society. The wholesale sector depended (for example) on merchants dealing with/through caravans or sea-voyagers , end-user retailing often demanded

TANGIER MOROCCO

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  Tangier is one of the oldest cities in Morocco . It is over 2,500 years old with a beautiful mix of cultures and nationalities. This is mainly because of its strategic location. Tangier is located on the Strait of Gibraltar, making it the portal to Europe and home to different cultures and religions. The city is crucial to the trade between the two continents, Europe and Africa. Tangier has also been labeled “the white city” because of its immaculate white houses. It holds one of the richest histories and cultures in the world. The style and nature of the white city are stunning and inviting. Thanks to its unique diverse setting, one can never feel bored in Tangier – nestled between the sea and rolling hills. Its land is also the arena where culture and traditions mingle and clash, giving birth to a fresh diverse culture.

Ouarzazate,Morocco

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Ouarzazate was a small crossing point for African traders on their way to northern Morocco and Europe.[5] In the 16th century, Sheikh Abu al-'Abaas Ahmed bin Abdellah al-Wizkiti al-Warzazi, emir of the Qasba of Ouarzazate and father of Lalla Masuda, helped establish Saadi control over the Sous-Dra'a region.[6][7] During the French period, Ouarzazate expanded considerably as a garrison town, administrative center, and customs post. It is home to the Kasbah Taourirt , which was the kasbah of the former caïd and later owned by T'hami El Glaoui. The Krupp field gun which secured Glaoui power is displayed outside the kasbah today. The area is also known for its Ouazguita carpets with geometric designs of red-orange on black background. Kasbah Taourirt According to oral traditions, the kasbah was first built in the 17th century by the Imzwarn, a powerful local family.[1] More certainly, however, the kasbah was taken over and expanded by the Glaoui family in the 19th cen