Things to See & Do in Morrocco

Things to do in Morocco:

Apart from being a part of the Gnaoua World Music Festival, you can try out various activities that awaits you in Morocco.

Wind surfing: The thunderous waves of the mighty Atlantic ocean offers the beach vacationers an excellent opportunity to scale these tides with wind surfing. You don't need to be a professional surfer to enjoy surfing in Morocco as the waves are calm and safe. 

 

Skiing: Skiing in African continent is the last thing you expect; but Morocco is an exception! The most sought after skiing destinations are Oukaimeden and Mischliffen. You can easily get the required equipments on rent to enjoy some spine chilling skiing in the snow covered peaks.

Trekking: The Atlas mountain range is very much conducive for the trekking enthusiasts. You can locate many tour operators who organise trekking in Atlas range. Get ready to explore the mysteries that lies behind these highlands.

Places to visit:

The Great Sahara: Deserts are mysterious, moody and beautifully cruel; and the experience will never be the same after you flirt with the great Sahara desert. Enjoy some walk over the ripples of sand during the early morning time and spend a memorable night under the star studded crystal clear sky. Don't miss the forts, desert towns and ruins that are scattered across the Sahara.

Hassan II Mosque: Situated in the coastal city of Casablanca, this is the third largest mosque in the world. Incidentally, the minaret of this mosque that measures a 210 meters is the largest of its kind. The hall in the main mosque can accommodate upto 25,000 devotees and the entire premises can house another 80,000 pilgrims. The architecture of Hassan II Mosque is a blend of traditional touch and modern engineering.

 

 

 

Majorelle Garden: Another major tourist attraction is Majorelle Garden in Marrakech. The highlight of this botanical garden is the extensive use of the colour cobalt blue in almost everything- flower pots, gates and fountains. Bird watching is also a popular option to explore as there are various species of bird can be seen here.

 

 

The Souks: They are the market places in Morocco. Go out for some shopping of the ethnic Moroccan stuffs in these bustling souks. The vendors are usually well mannered and accommodate a bit of bargaining as well!

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