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As far back as anyone can remember, the town of Saidia has always been a favorite destination amongst locals in Morocco. Its pure white, endless stretches of beach, calm waters and clean, untouched natural landscapes that surround the town, have drawn tourists to the coastal town year after year. Water sport enthusiasts flock to the beach while bird watching and nature lovers, head towards the picturesque woodlands and marshes. Just recently, King Hussain’s vision of creating a more attractive Morocco to draw tourists, has put the spotlight on the Mediterrania Saidia development.
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Morocco is increasingly becoming a destination of choice for holiday-makers and adventure-seekers. This fascinating country has so much to offer, including the hustle and bustle of bigger cities, the exquisite serene beauty of the Sahara desert and the friendly atmosphere of smaller towns. There are also the charming remote villages, such as Oued Laou, which are only just starting to be discovered by visitors to Morocco.
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Morocco is known as a mysterious country with breathtaking desert scenes, forgotten oases and a rich and fascinating culture. On the streets, musicians play traditional music such as Rai, Sufi, Chaabi and Andalusian Classical. But music in Morocco has seen some drastic changes, and even though the older generations try desperately to hold on to the past, the youth have become quite fond of rock, trance and metal rock. This year, the Sidi Rock Festival will once again drown the screams of excited fans and bring together some of the greatest rock bands in Morocco.
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Morocco is a country of great diversity and exquisite beauty with a rich cultural heritage, making it a popular tourist destination. Recognizing the significant contribution that tourism makes to the country, the Ministry of Tourism in Morocco has initiated a strategy called “Vision 2010” with the goal of attracting ten million tourists per year by 2010. Part of this initiative is resort development in desert and oasis regions of Errachidia, Zagora and Ouarzazate in the south of Morocco.
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Over the past decade Italian designers Alessandra Lippini and Frabrizio Bizarri have made Morocco their home and established a unique art studio and gallery in the heart of the Marrakech medina. Hidden in a small alley of the bustling medina, the plain wooden door to the Ministero del Gusto presents an unassuming façade to the outside world. Once inside the Ministero del Gusto, visitors are swept away by the unique designs and vibrant colors of the artworks, furniture and jewelry on display.
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The town of Imouzzer du Kandar in Morocco was established in the early 1900s by the French authorities. It was modeled along the same lines as the ski resort town of Ifrane and therefore has the look reminiscent of an Alpine village rather than a typical Moroccan town. Many of the houses in and around Imouzzer du Kandar are built from natural stone and mortar, with sharply slanted roofs which enhances the Alpine look of the town.
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One of the most treasured destinations in Morocco, frequently visited by locals, is Oulidia, or Oualidia. Its magnificent beaches, perfect waves and quaint local businesses and community, make Oulidia a peaceful and tranquil hideaway. Today, more tourists are starting to visit Oualidia to escape the commercial cities and towns, and find a destination that boasts many attractions and amazing natural beauty.
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For most tourists the lure of Morocco centers around its mystical beauty, an oasis in the middle of the desert, breathtaking views of the Sahara Desert and the experience of meeting ancient tribes. But for a handful of enthusiastic runners, Morocco’s lure comes in the form of one of the world’s most gruelling, exhausting and most challenging tests of endurance, the Sand Marathon, or Marathon des Sables. For everyday people, running through the Sahara Desert would sound like a suicide mission, but for these courageous runners it is a life changing experience.
