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About Morocco
Throughout prehistoric times, Morocco has known the succession of several civilizations, including the Assyrian, the Mustarian, the Atari, the Iberomoresian, the Phoenician, the Tantric, the Roman, and the Islamic civilizations in Morocco.
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State Morocco
Morocco is known as the Kingdom of Morocco, one of Africa's most mountainous countries, and includes Morocco in several cities: Rabat, The largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco, and the population of Morocco more than 32 million people, according to statistics in 2013, most of them barbaric origins of the tribes that settled in North Africa previously. [1] [2] Morocco ruled many countries and peoples, such as France, Spain, Roman and many others, where Morocco fought so much that it managed And to independence in 1956, and in fact there are two areas still under the rule of Spain until this time, namely Ceuta and Melilla. The official religion of Morocco is Islam, and its predominant language is Berber and Arabic, as well as French, English and Spanish, its Moroccan dirham, and its famous couscous couscous, pastilla, tagine, and calorie, and its famous drink is mint tea.
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Geography of Morocco
Morocco is located north of Africa on the coordinates of 32 North and 5 West, between Algeria and Western Sahara. It overlooks the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea, making it strategically located along the Strait of Gibraltar, with a total area of ​​446,550 square kilometers. It has a land area of ​​446,300 square kilometers and a water area of ​​250 square kilometers. It is ranked 59th in the world in size, surrounded by Algeria, Western Sahara and Spain. It is rich in natural resources such as phosphate, iron ore, manganese, lead, zinc, Fish, and salt. [3] He suffered the state of Morocco from several environmental problems at the present time, such as land degradation and desertification caused by overgrazing, destruction of vegetation, also suffers from water pollution and soil as a result of the dumping of industrial waste into inland water sources, and the ocean, and on the ground. [3]
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History of Morocco
Several civilizations fought against Morocco. The Phoenicians were the first to inhabit it in 1000 BC. Other civilizations, such as the Vandals, the Western Goths, the Byzantine Greeks, and the Romans in the fifth century AD, until the Arabs entered in 681 AD, The Europeans began to pay attention to Morocco according to its strategic location between Europe and Africa. [4] The Portuguese were the first Europeans to settle in the fifteenth century, and they took control of the Atlantic coast, and France began to try to obtain it. 1904 AD Morocco was declared within the m France was a French protectorate. After the Second World War, the Istiqlal party was established. France was only toppled by Sultan Mohamed V and Muhammad ibn Arafah was installed in 1953. And the independence movement became stronger. In 1955, Sultan Mohammed V returned, and Morocco gained independence on March 2, 1956. [4]
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Places of Interest in Morocco
Marrakesh
Marrakech is one of Morocco's most authentic and attractive cities because of its deep history and spectacular location on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, as well as tourist attractions such as the Saadian Tombs and the Badi Palace. Tourists can enjoy touring the city and its markets, , Jewelry, and crafts. [5]
Casablanca
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the main industrial area. Visitors are invited to enjoy the beautiful French architecture in the new Medina area, visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa and the third largest mosque in the world.
[4] Fez
The city of Fez occupies a religious and cultural position, as it was the capital of Morocco for more than 400 years. It contains historical features dating back to the middle ages of some of its ruling families, such as Fez Al-Bali, which was built in the 9th century. The oldest mosque in the world is the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and its associated university. The city also houses the Shawarat, the Merinid Cemeteries and the Jewish Quarter, and it is preferred to walk to see all these landmarks. [5]
[4] Essaouira
The city of Essaouira is located in the heart of the great cities on the coast of Morocco, the destination of the travelers. It is a great place to relax. It was a destination for many celebrities to take a break like Jimmy Hendrix and Bob Marley. The city has charming features that attract tourists, In red and blue, as a coastal city, people used to go skiing, windsurfing, eating delicious seafood, and strolling on the beach. [5]
[4] Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is a small rural town with architectural features and shows in the courtyard of Ota Hammam, where there are fine art and handicrafts in the shops of the old town. Chefchaouen is a small mountain town with charming landscapes and a center of attraction for photographers and artists.
[5] Mount Toubkal
Tourists climb Mount Toubkal to enjoy the beauty of the majestic scenery that emerges from its high altitude, the highest peak in North Africa, located at the great Atlas Mountains, and the journey is fraught with difficulties and dangers.
[5] Meknes
Meknes is a small town that attracts lovers of history and architecture. Despite its small size, it is a historical monument. It was the capital of Morocco in the seventeenth century during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Its historical sites include the Royal Stables, the Museum of Moroccan Art and Roman Antiquities, , And beautiful sculptures as an example of brilliant Moroccan architecture.
[5] Tangier
Tangier is a coastal city overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar and contains many areas to visit, such as the Old Town, the Casbah Museum, and the Ville Nouvel.
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The character of the city of Asilah is similar to that of the Greek cities. It is a coastal area with houses painted in white and sandy beaches, giving the visitor the character of the Greek islands. The city contains walls covered by murals dating back to the days of Portuguese rule. Making it a destination for artists and musicians. [5]
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Hitory and Geography
Tourism
Tourism in Morocco
Morocco should be among the countries that are at the forefront of the list of countries it intends to visit. Tourism in Morocco has a special charm, fun and excitement that will not be found in many countries. It is enough to imagine the wide desert scene that makes you like watching a movie of the reality of the beauty of beauty and charm. In this article you will learn about Morocco and the most beautiful tourist places you should visit during tourism in Morocco.
Location and borders of Morocco:
Morocco has a distinct geographical location, on the northern side of the Mediterranean Sea. It separates it from Spain from the northern border of the Straits of Gibraltar. It is bordered to the south by the Arab Republic of Mauritania and the African Sahara; on the west it is on the Atlantic border and on the east by Algeria. .
Due to the proximity of Morocco to Europe, it is a tourist destination for many foreign tourists, especially from Spain, due to its proximity to Spain. If you are in Spain, just cross the border of Tamoun inside Morocco. As well as the eastern side where its borders with Algeria.
Tourism in Morocco has a special taste. It is a country with different cultures, where you find a mixture of cultures where the markets are stacked with the finest brands and the beautiful nature especially in the desert. There are also magicians and sorcerers. It is a country that combines the Arab and African worlds. Its people are steeped in old customs and heritage. Despite the emergence of some manifestations of Western cultures.
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Music
Moroccan music is characterized by its diversity and ambience. There are Arab and Amazigh music as the most salient features, their roots coming from the African interior, the local Amazigh population, and the influences coming from Europe.
If we take Amazigh music as the most geographically widespread, we will find it in different styles in the north, center and south of the Kingdom, which is the reverse of the Moroccan musical sculpture, and in the Moroccan Sahara region there were two adjacent musical styles such as Sousse and Hassania music.
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The migrations to Morocco brought us Andalusian, Granada and Gnaoua music, all of which are distinct styles coming from neighboring Spain, African countries, this music with its various instruments, and its melodies and lyrics were added to the music of Rai coming from Algeria.
Because the Moroccans loved dancing, the accuracy of Marrakesh, Rikdah, and Ramadat was widespread throughout Morocco and did not recede in its geographical area.
Modern music as a natural development of Moroccan art through different generations, is strongly present through innovators such as Mohamed Hayani, Abdel Hadi Belkhayat, Naima Samih and others, to be joined by a constellation of young people who achieve huge viewing figures such as the artist Saad for sheer simplicity and fanaticism.
A combination of tunes that can represent the different tastes and sounds to listen to Moroccan music. Diversity is fertile ground for development and artistic non-occlusion. It allows to offer amazing artistic images of Moroccan music and offers a tourist program that adds to the other qualifications that make our country a cultural tourism destination.
Traditional Moroccan industry
The traditional or handicraft industry in general and in various parts of the world is a source of culture, art and culture that expresses an entire people. The Moroccan traditional industry is also a mirror that reflects a huge heritage and important cultural and human values ​​that are inextricably linked with the history and customs of the Moroccan people based primarily on mutual interaction between two main components The Moroccan traditional industry expresses its creativity in a variety of shapes and materials from wood and leather, to metals and copper, to textiles and pottery. Materials that are transformed into exciting forms based on techniques that have a tradition of history that has managed to maintain its continuity. This makes the traditional Moroccan industry one of the most vital and rich industries for the entire African continent
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