A new guide for the most beautiful tourist cities in Morocco for tourism and entertainment. It is recommended to visit it from the experiences of travelers. We will get acquainted in this article with three main cities in Morocco who are Meknes, Fez, and Agadir. Here are the details on Arab travelers:
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Tourism in Meknes:
This city is commanded by Mawla Ismail to build it and is located in the north of the country. One of its most distinguished features is the diversity of its terrain to include valleys, plains, mountains, etc., it contains many archaeological sites, and the city of Meknes still preserves its features and its glory, among the most important features in it:
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Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail:
This shrine contains the remains of the founder of the city of Meknes, Mawla Ismail, and two other kings were buried there. The shrine is located near Bab Mansour, which is one of the most beautiful and largest historical gates.
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University House Museum:
This historic mansion built in the 19th century, and in 1920 converted into a museum, contains a number of carved wooden artifacts, many art and dyed artifacts, some precious silk garments and home furniture, and there is a beautifully designed Andalusian suite.
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Bab Al-Mansour:
It is a huge gate that overlooks the demolition yard in eastern Meknes. It is characterized by the magnitude and accuracy of its details, since its upper opening is eight meters. This door is filled with motifs engraved on the mosaic and decorated with colored porcelain.
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The ancient city of Volubilis:
This ancient city dating back to the third century BC, about 30 km west of the city, contains two main buildings.
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Al-Boanania School:
One of the historical schools that the Marinid Sultan Abu al-Hasan established in order to study science. What distinguishes this school is its ornate doors and magnificent columns. It also contains writings and inscriptions on gypsum and wood.
Tourism in Agadir:
It is located near the Atlas Mountains and on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, and includes a huge number of health resorts, tourist attractions, clean beaches, golf courses and parks, among which are:
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Kasbah of Agadir Ovla:
It is a fort located on the top of the mountain, rising from the sea around 236 AD. It was built in 1540 by Sultan Mohammed Sheikh Al-Saadi in order to hit the Portuguese sites that are located at the bottom of the mountain.
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Hope Square:
It is a major venue for many festivals, which reflect the culture and heritage of this city.
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Valley of Birds Park:
And in it are taken care of all types of birds, and there are other types of animals.
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Olhao Park:
This park is named after the garden of lovers, and it has a romantic atmosphere, attracting huge numbers of visitors in order to enjoy fun times.
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Agadir Park:
It is located along the beach of Agadir, and there are a number of restaurants, shops and cafes on the shores of the park. There are many evenings and entertainment activities taking place.
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Agadir Beach:
Located on a large area of more than 30 km, this beach is characterized by a golden ramenal running along the coast that is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. There are some cafes and restaurants in the beach.
Tourism in Fez, Morocco:
It is the second Moroccan city in terms of population density. It contains many archaeological monuments that indicate the civilization of this city through the ancient ages of Islam. Among the features of Fez are the following:
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Dar Al-Batha Museum:
It was built in 1897 by order of Sultan Moulay Abdel Aziz, as it was a palace specially prepared for the reception of guests and the summer residence of the king, and in 1915 it was converted into a regional museum of customs and arts, characterized by its Spanish style design, containing many handicrafts and artifacts.
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The door of PU leather:
It is one of the most famous doors that are found in the wall surrounding the ancient city of Fez, and the door of Abu al-Junad is located in the northwestern side of the city, where it is located next to the Pasha al-Baghdadi Square.
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North Tower:
It is an ancient fortress, built during the reign of Sa`diyyin in 1582 in the north of the city, its design is inspired by the design of Portuguese castles that existed in the sixteenth century is now a museum of conventional weapons.
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Moulay Idriss angle:
It is a building that contains the tomb of Idriss II, who took over the rule of Morocco between 807 to 828, and it is considered a true architectural masterpiece.
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Al-Boanania School:
It was built in the period between 1350 to 1355, and that was by order of the Sultan or Anan Al-Marini, and it is considered one of the schools of Fez that was famous throughout Morocco as a whole, for its great role as an educational institution, this school contains a wonderful silo with a wonderful design and decorations, as there is It has a watermark, and to this day it is not known how to operate this watch.
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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque:
It is one of the most famous and oldest mosques in Morocco. Most of the atmosphere of the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque was designed during the reign of the Almoravids, that is, during the 12th century. The domes of the mosque were built at the top of the prayer hall and they used gypsum material in their construction.
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Fez Medina walls:
Built during the reign of Al-Nasser Almohad in the period between 1199 to 1213, these walls surround the city, interspersed with a number of gates that were named after the period during which the Zenites and the study ruled.
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Wooden Crafts and Arts Museum:
This museum contains a huge number of sculptures and ancient woodwork, and these exhibits are displayed in a historical building to reflect the authenticity of carpentry and the history of wooden arts in Fez.
