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Morocco: Holidays and Tours from Kirov

Morocco: Holidays and Tours from Kirov

Street performances in Tangier

Tours to Morocco – both excursion and beach – are very popular among many tourists. Such trips will give you an unforgettable vacation on the Atlantic coast. The most popular resort cities are: Meknes, Agadir, Tangier, Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh. Let's look at each of them in detail.

Rabat is the capital of Morocco, its largest cultural and industrial center. There are many museums here: Museum of Folk Art, Museum of Antiquities, National Museum, and the Moroccan Art Museum "Udaya". The latter features samples of national Moroccan clothing, works of Moroccan and Andalusian masters (collections of women's jewelry), pottery, carpets from the 18th-19th centuries, a collection of antique weapons, ceramics, folk musical instruments, and much more.

Meknes is located in the north of the country, 60 km from Fez and 130 km from Rabat. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major historical center. It is a large commercial and industrial center of the region. It is here that the handicraft production of pottery, carpet, and leather and footwear items has been preserved.

Agadir is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the southwest of the country. It is the seventh largest city in the country and is divided into districts: City Center, Residential Areas, Old Town, Ports, Fortress, New Talborjt, Old Talborjt. Each of the districts has its own characteristic features that will surely appeal to tourists.

Tangier is the largest port city, located in the north of the country and washed by the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar. The main attraction of Tangier is the Caves of Hercules (Grottoes of Hercules) located near Cape Spartel. And from the Spartel area runs one of the longest beach lines in the world. Beach lovers often come here.

Marrakesh is located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in the southwest of the country. It is the third largest city after Rabat and Casablanca. The main attractions of the city include the Medina of Marrakesh (or "Red City"), Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the palm grove, Agdal Gardens, and Menara olive grove.

Casablanca is a port city located on the Atlantic coast in the west of the country, near the capital Rabat. It is also one of the main trading centers in all of North Africa and an industrial center of the country. Among the attractions are Hassan II University and the Hassan II Great Mosque.

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