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Top 5 Things to Do in Morocco

Morocco has a vibrant culture, history, art and music along with a fascinating geographical landscape, celebrations and rituals.

The best way to explore these is to get close to its people, talk to them, walk through its towns and villages and experience the narrow streets of ancient neighborhoods.

Morocco is a blend of various cultures, African, Arab and European colors can be seen in streets and souks of Morocco. It has a diverse holiday destination.

Seek the Festivity and Delights of Djamaa el Fna

If you are in Morocco, you must have landed to Marrakech as Usually, tourists start their tour from here. There is a place Djamaa el Fna where you can find a lot of fun and different colors of life. Jamaa is located exactly at the center of an old city, most probably near to your resident.

There are many things to experience in this city, but you should visit the Jamaa el Fna in the center of the old city with Virikson Morocco Holidays. This square was once a place of public executions, but now it is full of smiles, colorsand  the home of snake charmers, dancers, and storytellers, magicians, and peddlers.

As soon as the sun goes down and the darkness spreads all around, the lights at Djamaa blows up, it becomes Market full of festivity and delights. You can buy food items, clothes, and many things which you can bring home to keep the Morocco Memories.

If you are interested in digging out the traditions and livelihood of the place, you would really enjoy your trip because not only in Marrakech, old city, you will be visiting many of the traditional places in your trip.

At one corner of the Jamaa, you can find a souk, a traditional African Market and plenty of cafes to rejoicing your memories.

Visiting Hammam for a True Cultural Experience

Tagine, a traditional Moroccan dish, mint tea and visiting Hammam are ancient rituals which have a very strong connection of present life of Morocco.Visiting Hammam is a way to get a deep understanding of culture and people. It provides locals and visitors an opportunity to revitalize.

Top 5 Things to Do in Morocco

Two types of hammamsare there in Morocco, the local’s hammam and the tourist hammam.

It is recommended to visit a tourist hammamin your first experience or the hammam at your riad. You’ll feel comfortable and there will be someone to help you through the process.Once you’ve visited your first hammam, don’t miss a tour to a locals’ hammam, where you’ll become to experience a vibrant part of Moroccan Values.

A Car-free Zone in Fez, Fes Al Bali

It is the oldest walled area in Fez or says the old Fez.  Fes el Bali is famous for having the oldest university in the world, the University of Al- Karaouine. Another interesting  fact about Fes al Bali is that the whole area is traffic free, no car can enter the area.

A Car-free Zone in Fez, Fes Al Bali

It is declared a World Heritage site in 1981 by UNESCO.

There is nowhere in Morocco that has quite the vibrancy and culture of Fes, and in particular the Fes el Bali, so a visit to it should be an essential destination on your itinerary.

The Sunrise on a Merzouga Morning

Experiencing a sunrise in Sahara is an exceptional thing to do.You would reach to Merzouga or any of the Ergs of Sahara for having those unforgettable moments in your life.

The Sunrise on a Merzouga Morning

The moment when the sun rises in dessert is such an interesting one. A flash rises just a moment before the dawn, leading to the white light which lightens up the surrounding. Yellowing of the sky then followed the beautiful view of the sunrise in Sahara. Enjoying an early Moroccan breakfast as you watch the sunrise, you will never forget the experience.

Relax on the Beach in Essaouira

If you are done with the hasty tour to Marrakech, tasting the culture in fez, eye-catching views of Desert and unique experience of Hammam, your final destination should be the relaxing and calming one.

Relax on the Beach in Essaouira

Essaouira Beach can serve you with such an environment. This place of the earth has a natural calming and refreshing effect which soothe the visitors. It was once a favorite haunt of Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix, though times have moved on since then.

In such a diverse country like Morocco, These five places are just a glimpse, there are so many destinations you can opt for your best holidays in Morocco.

Atif Mallo

Atif Mallo is a freelance blogger with huge interest in technology, science, life hacks and health. He loves coffee, cheesecake and chess. Drop a line in comments to leave feedback for him.

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