Monday, November 7, 2011

M=Morocco

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/morocco
  1. Visit Casablaca; "...but it is the country’s economical and cultural capital, and it represents Morocco on the move: Casablanca is where the money is being made, where the industry is, where art galleries show the best contemporary art and where fashion designers have a window on the world. The old pirate lair is looking towards the future, showing off its wealth and achievements."
  2. Visit Chellah, an ancient cemetary in Rabat; "Abandoned, crumbling and overgrown, the Merenid necropolis of Chellah is one of Rabat’s most evocative sights."
  3. Take the High Atlas Trek; "This exciting journey begins in the oasis city of Marrakesh. We follow trails through Berber villages to alpine pastures set beneath the impressive backdrop of the High Atlas. An ascent of Jebal Toubkal is also on offer as well as time to explore the delightful seaside town of Essaouira."
  4. Chaouen Rural; "Chaouen Rural is a local company sponsored by the government of Catalonia that is developing the rural tourism potential of the region. This well-run operation specialises in package trips into Talassemtane National Park that include staying in rural houses and interacting with the local culture."
  5. Visit the a El-Fna Food Stalls #2 on a list of 7373 things to do in Africa; "Around sunset, donkeys descend on the Djemaa hauling gas canisters by the cartload and all the makings of 100 small restaurants...Adventurous foodies will want to try Marrakesh specialities such as steaming snail soup, sheep's brain, and skewered hearts..."
  6. Visit Parc de la Ligue Arabe; " Casa's biggest open space is the Parc de la Ligue Arabe. It's a good place for games and walks, has a choice of small cafés and the Yasmina amusement park."
  7. Visit the Kasbah Museum; "This museum is perfectly sited in Dar el-Makhzen, the former sultan’s palace (where Portuguese and British governors also lived) and has recently been completely redone. The new focus is on the history of the area from prehistoric times to the 19th century, most of it presented in seven rooms around a central courtyard...Before you leave, don’t miss the exotic Sultan’s Garden off the main courtyard, opposite the entrance."
     

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