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The port city of Mohammedia in Morocco is located about 15 miles northeast of Casablanca. It is a popular holiday and leisure destination for Moroccans, especially from Casablanca, and for tourists. The city is renowned for its friendly, relaxed atmosphere and its superb beach.
The magnificent Beni-Snassen Mountains are located west of the city of Oujda and south of Berkane in eastern Morocco. These stunning limestone mountains reach a height of about 1,500 meters and are a geological continuation of the Rif Mountains to the west. The Beni-Snassen Mountains are one of five sites in north-eastern Morocco to have been identified as study sites of biological and ecological interest (SIBE). It was here in the Beni-Snassen Mountains that what is believed to be the oldest human skeleton in North Africa was found.
There have been many changes within Morocco in recent years, especially the way music is viewed and received. Bands have been modernizing traditional music to lure the younger generation into appreciating their rich heritage. These youthful styles have been referred to as electro-chaabi, rai-hop and metal-gnawa. Mixing traditional lyrics and instruments with the beat of modern music and use of electrical instruments, such as the guitar, has become more accepted over time, and given rise to the popularity of bands such as Hoba Hoba Spirit.
Morocco is a fascinating country and a top tourist destination. The diversity of terrain, ancient history, rich culture and warm, friendly people attract tourists from around the world. The ongoing increase in tourist activity has resulted in a number of new developments taking place in Morocco. The latest of these developments is the proposed new Ouarzazate Lake City and the new Radisson Resort at Saidia.
Situated on the Atlantic coastline of western Morocco, the city of Essaouira is a popular tourist and holiday destination. With a history going back to prehistoric times, this city is drenched in tradition and culture offering visitors a truly authentic Moroccan experience.
To explore a country as diverse and rugged as Morocco, many visitors opt for the thrill of 4x4 tours, which are getting increasingly popular. It has opened a whole new industry for the locals, who have established reputable adventure companies that offer guided 4x4 trails, sometimes combined with camel tours, across the most deserted spaces in the Moroccan landscape. It is an opportunity to discover the beauty of Morocco at leisure and to take the path less traveled.
The exotic country of Morocco is a popular tourist destination with plenty to offer the thousands of holidaymakers who visit each year. With an increase in the number of visitors each year, Morocco is also attracting investors who recognize the value of this beautiful North African country. The Global Hyatt Corporation is investing in a new hotel in Morocco – the Park Hyatt Marrakech – scheduled to open in 2011.
Many dedicated rock climbers tend to live a nomadic existence, traveling the world, following weather patterns and seasons in their quest to find the next rock climbing destination to put their climbing skills to the test. The mountains surrounding the remote village of Taghia in eastern Morocco offer just such a destination, and as the word gets out in the climbing community, more and more rock climbers are traveling to this starkly beautiful part of Morocco.
Taliouine Village
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The Raid 4L Trophy
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