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Morocco, West, sunset
Morocco is an Arab Islamic country, located in the northwest of the continent of Africa, bordered to the east by the state of Algeria, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the north, and the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the state of Mauritania in the south, and this made its position distinct from the rest of the countries because it is considered a link between Europe and Africa, And that is very close to the countries of the continent of Europe.
The capital of Morocco is the city of Rabat, and it is the third largest city in Morocco, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and the number of people living in it is more than a million and a half people. The textile industry is considered one of the most famous industries in the city of Rabat, and it also has the University of Mohamed V, and to remember, the city of Rabat ranked second in the Best Tourist Destinations Competition in 2013.
The political system and language in Morocco
Morocco is considered a Kingdom, Parliamentary, Constitutional, the first of the rule of Morocco is Yusuf bin Tachfine, who founded the city of Marrakesh, Morocco is now ruled by King Mohammed VI, who was the successor to King Hassan II who died in 1999, and who since assuming power faced the problem of the Sahara with a front Polisario.
The official language in Morocco is the Arabic language, followed by the Amazigh language, but there are many Moroccans who speak the French language, because of the long-term French colonialism there, which tried to influence the Moroccan culture and the Arabic language, to communicate its culture and language to the countries of Morocco, and to make colonization It is not limited only on the ground, but in all aspects of life for Morocco.
Morocco’s economy
Morocco depends on tourism, which provides it with a great economic income, due to its distinguished geographical locations and beaches extending over the coasts of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, and Morocco is also a country rich in all types of minerals, such as: phosphate, lead, manganese, cobalt, copper, Iron and coal are also dependent on agriculture and livestock, and the wood produced by the extensive and extensive forests that extend along Morocco, especially on the coasts of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean.
The city of Casablanca, or what is previously called (Casablanca), is the largest city in Morocco, and it is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of approximately five million people, and it is considered the third largest city in terms of population in the brown continent, as it is superior to it Only Cairo and Lagos, and Casablanca is the economic and commercial capital of Morocco, and is characterized by its unique architectural style, and the major hotels that attract tourists.
Historic sites in Morocco
Morocco is considered one of the ancient historical countries, which includes a large number of archaeological sites of antiquity, where the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Byzantines, and the Arabs settled in it, which led to the establishment of independent principalities for all these different civilizations, whose traces still remain, thus making an organization UNESCO considers it one of the most important cultural and historical countries in our contemporary world.
The most important cities in Morocco for tourist trips
We advise anyone who wants to take a tourist trip to go to Morocco, which is one of the most beautiful countries in the world in landscapes, historical places, and coastal coasts, and it is one of the most important cities that we advise heading to Agadir, Fes, Meknes, Marrakech and Tangier; these cities contain the most beautiful sites The historical and the best hotels in the country, and certainly, as we talked previously, Casablanca, which will not be able to resist its charm and beauty, and from these places the Hassan II Mosque, the famous markets in the city of Casablanca, and the old Casablanca neighborhood that reflects the identity and heritage of Morocco.
The most important hotels in Morocco
- “Novotel”: located in the center of Casablanca, the hotel has charming views, taking the eye and the heart to other places, and the price of the night in this hotel is more than $ 150.
- “Dar Bensouad Hotel”: located in the city of Fez, and the hotel enjoys the Moroccan heritage in which you find Moroccan baths, and old Moroccan cuisine, the price of the night there is 130 dollars.
- The “Golden Tulip” hotel located in the capital Rabat, which is located in the best places in the capital, and the price of the night there is 205 dollars.
Moroccan kitchen
The Moroccan kitchen is considered one of the oldest and oldest Arab kitchens, and you will not find a person who visited Morocco except who will talk about its cuisine and its wonderful eating. Among these foods, for example, is not limited to:
- Rovia blind: This dish is prepared by mixing dry bread with lentils and spices, and if you like, add beef or chicken meat.
- Couscous: or what some Arabs call (bulgur); it is one of the most delicious meals in Moroccan cuisine, and Moroccans are proud of it in front of foreign tourists.
- Plum Tagine: It is a popular Moroccan food and it is called in Egypt (meat tagine), which is pieces of meat mixed with onions and spices, and decorated with plum.
- The meat of the head is pitted: It is often after the Eid al-Adha holiday, where the head of the sacrifice is taken and cleaned, and then mixed with spices and placed in a casserole over the fire.
