Morocco Travel

The Location of Morocco in North Africa, overlooking the Atlantic Coast and the Mediterranean makes of it a gateway to Africa and Europe . Morocco is a country where you can enjoy spending time nomadically in the Saharan steppes, travel back in time on a camel’s back and a modern life in its decorated architecture. A diverse place of culture and nations cohabitation. The climate of Morocco is as diverse as the country itself; hot arid weather in the Sahara, cold in the Atlas Mountains series, and moderate in shores of Atlantic coast.

Morocco Travel Destination

The Sahara Desert

A camel ride crossing the sand dunes with a stay in desert camp is what is expected from a desert trip, the value of travelling to the Sahara desert to enjoy how majestic are the dunes, the stunning view of rose gold Erg Chebbi dunes reaching at 160m heights.Also, during spring, Merzouga makes a bird watching paradise. If you travel in spring season, you will find plenty of bird species in Lac Dayet Srji, folks of flamingos set on their ways to Northern Europe for some time in Merzouga before accomplishing the migration season.

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Morocco Travel Destination

Magic of Sand Dunes

Book your desert trip from Marrakech or Fez with Vintage Morocco Travel and enjoy your night in a desert camp under the stars and a camel ride crossing the vast dunes.

Morocco Travel Destination

High Atlas Mountains

The High Atlas Mountains stretch over 1000km, considered the highest peak in Morocco with an altitude of 4167m (13,676ft), Toubkal Mountains are the highest in Morocco. Atlas Mountains played a crucial role in the history & economy of Morocco, as Berber refugees fleeing conflicts and others forced by desertification would consider the Atlas Mountains as their new home. Since that they are dwelling mountains, Berber have developed fortified architecture to protect themselves from invaders. So, they have come with the Ighrem which are a group of patriarchal houses built in mountains.

Back in times of camel caravans, traders would cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’ Tishka (2260m) altitude to either transfer their commodities which were generally wool, gold, and salt from Africa to Europe. They would spend more than two months travelling to get their commodities sold and get back for the same trading cycle.

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Imperial City

FEZ

It has always been said that once you set foot in Fez” smile, you are in Fes”. The city of Fez has been founded by Idriss II, the successor of Idriss I who established the center of reign near the Roman Empire of Volubilis around the 7^th century, but could not find enough space as his village Moulay Idriss Zerhounis a small mountain village, and with the lack of water resources, Idriss II sought the idea of moving to the Saisfertile land for a much larger space and for the fact of not lacking water.

A guided visit of the medina of Fes is your best option, for that you should be prepared to be lost in its alleyways, but don’t worry since that you will be accompanied by an official guide during your visit. It is worthy to explore the following sites & monuments:

Chouara tannery, the Medina( Fes el-Bali), Kairaouine University( the 1^st established in the world, by Fatima el-Fihria), Medresa Bou Inania, Medresa el-Attarine, Merinid Tombs panoramic view, and Nejjarine Musuem of Wooden Arts.

Imperial City

MEKNES

Meknes city was founded by Moulay ar-Rachid, and then his successor Sultan Moulay Ismail made it as the capital of reign during the reign of Alaouite Dynasty. The Sultan’s strategy to keep reigning for almost 52 years was by making sure of protecting the whole city. In so doing, he has built nearly 44km of fortified walls to keep rebellions out of medina, and then built a big water basin (Sahrij Souani) as his enemies would cut his water sources.

The most historical places to visit in Meknes are: Place el-Hedim( the heart of the Medina), Bab Mansour Gate, Sahrij Souani water basin, Mausoleum Moulay Ismail, Dar Jamai, and the mystical underground Qara prison.

Imperial City

RABAT

The city of Rabat played a crucial role in trading during Phoenician, Roman, Merinid, and Almohads’ times, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was founded by the arrival of Almohads in the 12^th century by Abdel al-Mumin. Rabat, for now, is considered the administrative capital of Morocco; its Andalusian & Islamic influenced style of building will amaze you. The architecture is another aspect that will make you dazzled and its palm-grooved boulevards. During your visit, you may be interested in the following sights of Rabat:

Cellah, Kasbah des Oudaias, Bab Oudaia Gate, Tour Hassan, and Mohammed V Mausoleum are among the main places that are worthy visting during you visit to Rabat.

Imperial City

MARRAKECH

In 1060s, the Berber originated Almoravid Dynasty established themselves in Marrakech to conquer over South to Northern Morocco and Southern Spain. This imperial city has always been mystical for preserving architectural monuments and lifestyle.

The Roman Empire

Back in times of Mauretania Tingitana, when Tingis( Tangier, nowadays) was annexed the Roman capital of reign( Rome). According to excavations, the Roman Empire of Volubilis was settled by Carthagians traders in the2nd & 3^rd Century B.C. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1993 for the amazingly decorated mosaics and the Roman architectural designs as triumphal arch, capitol, basilica and other parts which are about 33 parts (including houses, bakery, olive presses and temples).

After the earthquake of Lisbon in 1755, major parts of Volubilis( Walili) felled and since that it was abandoned by the Romans around 280, it has been unhabituated until the 18^th century when reign came about Idriss I.

Morocco Travel Destination

Ait Ben Haddou

Over the Southern side of the High Atlas Mountains lies pinkish mud-walled fortress of Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou. The village of Ait Ben Haddou is located upon a low hillside overlooking the usually-dry riverbed. Away from Ouarzazate in a distance of 29km (18 miles), Ait Ben Haddou Ksors or Kasbahs traces a 11^th century decorated with defensive walls ksar that strategically outlines important for the caravan trade passing from Telout down to Timbiktu and deep in the Sahara. By means of protection, its follow-ups lanes maze are meant for defensive purposes. This village was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1983. In late 1970’s, The Kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou were used for many movie shooting as Operation Red Sea( 2018), The Sheltering Sky( 1990), Babel( 2006), Gladiator( 2000), The Mummy( 1999), and Parts of the famous TV series Game of Thrones and Prison Break.

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The Blue City

CHEFCHAOUEN

Chefchaouen, Chaouen( Xaouen), or the Blue Pearl are all names for the village of Chefchaouen which has taken this name from the two mountains looking like horns, thus Chef( look) ech-Chaoua( horns) giving the meaning of “ look at the horns”. Chaouen was founed in 1471 by Idrissid Dyntasy who are believed to be descendant of the Prophet Mohammed. It’s a Moroccan Andalusian influenced mountain village, mixing white and indigo lime washed colours.

The heart of this village is its Uta el-Hamman Square, where you can access the Kasbah and all parts of the village converge. So, during your stay in Chefchaouen, you might want to explore the old medina, Grand Mosque which the inhabitants of Chaouen refused to pray in since its opening, and Ras el-Ma.

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