Place's to visit in Morocco

Meknes is the imperial city of Morocco and has a history that dates back to as early as 11th century. This is one of the most significant landmarks in the entire country has numerous monuments and places of great tourist attraction.  Some of the major landmark monuments in Meknes are Bab Al-Mansour gate, Hedim Square, The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, prison of Qara, The Museum Dar AlJamai etc. The old medina, Hamria the new city and Volubilis are also located in and around the city of Meknes.

The fortified city of AïtBenhaddouis located on now unused caravan route between Marrakech and Sahara. This ancient city is surrounded by high mud wall and inside there are still 6 kashbas and also a few homes. The city has been shown in a number of globally popular movies.

Numerous religious places and pilgrimage destinations for the indigenous Berbers, Roman Jews and Muslims are scattered through the mountains, deserts and beaches of Morocco. Koutoubia mosque, Ben Youssef Medersa, Kasbah Mosque, Ali Ben Youssef Mosque and Kouba el Badiyin are religious destinations visited by pilgrims all around the year. Kutubiya masque of Marrakech and Kairouine masque in Fez attract large number of tourists. Other sacred destinations in Morocco include - Kaf l-ihudi cave on Mt. Jbel Binna, near Sefrou, Jbel l-Hdar Holy Mountain, Hilltop shrine of LallaTamjlujt, Atlas Mountains, awia of MulayBus'aib, Azemmur and Shines of Seven saints of Marrakesh.

Moroccans are worldwide recognized as masters in the art of gardening and in the natural parks and refined gardens of the country you will discover tamed yet unspoiled nature and enjoy the rich and almost intoxicating fragrances from the forest. The Andalusian gardens of Rabat,Skoura palm grove near Ouarzazate and Mendoubia gardens in Tangier are some of the best gardens and parks in Morocco those are not only wonderful specimens of tamed natural beauty but will also provide serenity and comfort to the soul by means of encouraging the mind.

Spectacular natural beauty and natural attractions are scattered all over Morocco. From the snow covered peaks of the mountains to sunny Mediterranean beaches, lush highland valleys and desert stretching till the horizon – this country is a treasure trove for nature tourists. From the sand dunes of the Sahara to mountains bounties of nature are visible everywhere that can certainly keep you overwhelmed all throughout your entire vacation.

There are numerous landmarks in Morocco but the large and mysterious city of Marrakech, built by the Berbers is perhaps the most famous landmark in the entire country. The ancient Roman province of Volubilis, Casablanca city and Kairouine masque in Fez are other landmarks that you can also visit.

For centuries the country has been a meeting point for cultures from different parts of the world and that is also very much evident in the literature of the country.  Morocco is also known all over the world for its carpets and visual arts do also have a long history here. Moroccans are quite engrossed in music and art, which is evident through its many art galleries and music theatres.