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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tajine is both the name given to the wide variety of stews found on the menus of eating places throughout Morocco, as well as the name of the earthenware container in which the stew is cooked. This delicious North African cuisine, which is generally eaten by dipping bread into the communal bowl, is a firm favorite among Moroccans, as well as tourists visiting this fascinating country.
