Morocco Visiting Guides
The Buildings of Islam
The Islamic faith has tremendously dictated the direction of Moroccan architecture, shaped by the requirements of prayer and the Muslim urban lifestyle. The key building of Islam is of course the mosque, which evolved considerably from its humble beginnings as a sort of low platform from which the call to prayer could be...
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Beaches in Morocco
Casablanca's beaches are west of town along Blvd la Corniche, at the end of which begins the affluent beachside suburb of Ain Diab. It's a trendy area, lined with four-star hotels, upmarket restaurants, bars, coffee shops and nightclubs.
Tanger Beach
The beach here and the clubs alongside it were previously known as an...
Natural Features: Northen Coast and Interior are Mountainous.
Rainy Seasons: November - April
Clothing: Lightweights for most of the year with warmer clothing for the evening. Rainwear is advisable in the wet season, particularly on the coast and in the mountains.
Accommodation: Hostels, hotels and camping sites are available. Casablanca,...
Harbours Projects
In March 1994 work began on a new harbour at Dakhla in Western Sahara as a centre for coastal and deep-sea fishing, including a 1,300-ha free-trade zone. In March 1996 it was reported that ODEP planned to invest 1,700m dirhams ($200m.) in port development over the period 1996-2000. Its plans included investment of 328m dirhams...
Moroccan Assets
Morocco has opted for a liberal, diversified economy, based on private initiative and largely open on the outside world. It offers conditions of success to investors thanks to its economic potentialities and human resources, to the perspectives which it enjoys as a link between two economic entities, the Maghreb and Europe, and...

Fixed Date Festivals in Morocco
February
Festival of the almond blossom
The Tafraout Valley, where almond-trees reign supremely, is enchanting to the eye at blossom time. Ranging from immaculate to blushing pink, the blooms do not last for a very long time. This brief existence makes them even more attractive, drawing more and more visitors to...