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The Dakka Marrakchia Festival is not only part of the tradition in Morocco, but it is part of their heritage. It is a festival that has been passed down through the generations and dates back to the time when the Saadian Dynasty was in power in Morocco. Marrakech celebrates the Dakka Marrakchia Festival annually in the month of February. The rhythms and beats of this lively festival, lifts the spirit and pays tribute to the saints of the Marrakech region.
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The ancient little town of Azrou is situated about 80 kilometers south of Fez in the Meknes-Tafilalet region of Morocco. This friendly Berber town lies at an altitude of about 1200 meters, nestled between steep wooded hills and a volcanic outcrop. The name Azrou means “rock” in Berber and the town takes its name from the rocky volcanic outcrop. Azrou is well known in the area for its green tiled roofs, beautiful cedar forests, cherry and apples trees, as well as the friendliness of its people and is often visited by tourists as a day trip from Fez.
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Just outside the city of Marrakech, approximately one hundred kilometers into the High Atlas, lies the small village of Tinmel. It is one of the popular historical sites in Morocco, and has a long history that can be traced back to the Almohad Dynasty. It is known for its architectural significance of the Almohad Citadel and the tombs of the rulers of the Almohad Dynasty.
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The beautiful coastal town of Bouznika in Morocco is a favorite holiday destination for tourists and locals alike. With a mild climate throughout the year, surfers are drawn to the clean sandy beaches with impressive Atlantic Ocean waves, while golfers head for new 18-hole floodlit golf course. Apart from the action of surfing and playing golf, many prefer to relax, swim in the warm ocean and take long walks on the stunning beaches.
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The exotic city of Casablanca in Morocco often conjures up visions of the 1942 film, Casablanca. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film won three Oscars and went on to become a worldwide classic. Certainly this interesting city has proven to be a popular tourist destination, with many thousands of visitors each year.
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The ruins of the ancient city of Lixus in the exotic country of Morocco serve as a fascinating reminder of area’s past. Situated north of the modern seaport of Larache on the Loukkos River, Lixus was one of the main cities of Mauretania Tingitana, a Roman province.
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The city of Fez has always been known to be a city of mystery, culture and hidden architectural treasures. As many other cities in Morocco have modernized to accommodate the growing tourism industry, Fez has withdrawn into its traditions. This has made the city a Moroccan gem of mosques, high walls and narrow passageways, almost as if it has been lost in time. One of the attractions to Fez is its Medersas, of which the Sahrij Medersa is very popular amongst tourists.
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Morocco is entering an extremely exciting and prosperous time in the years leading up to 2010. Investment opportunities, new developments and job creation is all part of the vision that King Mohammed VI and his Plan Azur 2010 has for the future of the country and the Moroccan public. Focusing on the tourism industry, Plan Azur 2010 was set into motion in 2001. The improvements being made, not only to recognized destinations in Morocco, such as Casablanca, Marrakech and Tangiers, but over all, have already interested wealthy foreign real estate investors such as Malcolm Forbes and Richard Branson.
