PROPLAN VISION TRAVEL
"WE MAKE YOUR MEMORIES MEMORABLE"
MOROCCO
Morocco is located in the north west of Africa. Its coastline is shared by the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Morocco's landscape varies greatly, from beautiful stretch of beaches to hilly peaks dotted with cities and then slopes down to the sandy dunes and flats of the Sahara Desert. It has a rich culture with a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African influences. It also has an extensive tourist infrastructure which makes it an exciting and fulfilling travel destination.
FACTS
Capital: Rabat
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Population: 32.6 million
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Area: 710,850 sq km (274,461 sq miles) (including W Sahara)
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Major languages: Arabic and Berber (official), French, Spanish
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Major religion: Islam
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Currency: Dirham
There are lots to see and do in the cities of Morocco. The lists below highlights the wide array of attractions.
ATTRACTIONS (things to See and Do)
Gardens
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Majorelle Garden
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Chellah
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Menara Gardens
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Andalusian Gardens
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Sous-Massa National Park
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Agdal Garden
Mountains
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Atlas Mountains
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High Atlas
Shopping/Sports/Beach
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Casablanca Twin Center
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Maarif
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Plage de Rabat
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Cape Malabata
Culture & History
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Jemmaa el Fnaa
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El Badi Palace
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Saadian Tombs
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Kasba of the Udayas
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Dar El Makhzen
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Marrakech Museum
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Rabat Archeological Museum
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Casablanca Technopark
Architecture
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Hassan ll Mosque
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Koutoubia Mosque
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Bahia Palace
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Bou Inania Madrasa
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Hassan Tower
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Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Morocco is an interesting country, rich in history and culture. For more on the different cities in Morocco visit www.muchmorocco.com
Dos and Don'ts (cultural tips)
Morocco's beauty
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Do great with a handshake and frienly inquiries about health.
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Do wear decent clothes. Revealing clothing is disrespectful.
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Do be patient and chatty. When offered tea it is polite to at least take a sip.
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Do bring tissue for toilet use.
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Do keep a low profile and do not be proactive. Avoid large crowd.
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Do learn a little Arabic.
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Don't offer alcohol to a muslim unless in a bar or imbibing.
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Don't eat or drink during Ramadan. It is very rude.
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Don't drink alcohol in the view of a mosque. It is disrespectful
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Don't offend with revealing cloths. Muslims are conservative.
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Don't preach to upset religion.
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Don't eat communal food left hand used for personal hygiene. Right hand is for greeting and eating.
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Don't get involved with any drugs. the penalty is harsh.
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Don't take photos of monkeys/ snakes/dancers without paying.
 Desert camp_Morocco |  Sidi Abderrahman-Moroco |
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 Taroudant_Morocco |  St._Pauls_Cathedral_Rabat_Morocco |
 Toubkal_Kasbah_Atlas Mountain-Morocco |  Taroudant_Landscape Morocco |
 Camel - Morocco |  Rabat_site Morocco |
 Ouarzazate - Morocco |  Royal Palace of Fes-Morocco |
 Menara Gardens_Morocco |  Atlas Mountains_Morocco |
 Marrakech Museum-Morocco |  Kasbah of the Udayas_Morocco |
 Jardin Majorelle_Morocco |  El Badi Palace ruins_Morocco |
 Agdal Garden- Morocco |  Bahia Palace_Morocco |
 Chellah_Ruins_Morocco |
When planning to travel and visit other countries that you are not familiar with, it is good to learn a few things in addition to the attractions and activities that the country has to offer to make your visit just great. Why not learn a little of their culture and the Dos and Don'ts to help you understand whats acceptable and whats not to help you fit in the community.
Here is a small list below which should make interesting reading. Feast your eyes as well on the slide show gallery of photos depicting interesting places to look out for on your visit to Morocco. Enjoy!