Country Morocco from Arabic (al-Maghreb)translated as “west”, or, in another way, Maghrib al-Aqsa, which means “far west”. There is another official name: al-Mamlyak al-Maghribia, which means "Kingdom of Morocco".
More information about this stunning, with unique natural landscapes, African country and its cities can be found in this article.
Superb and amazingly beautiful state of Morocco! The cities in it are exotic and attractive, each of them represents a unique culture and a curious history of the centuries-old development of the country.
Before we start the story about thisAfrican country and its cities, we recall some information about it. Since May 1963, it has been part of the OAU (Organization of African Unity), which since 2002 has been renamed the AU (African Union). Since November 1984, the state of Morocco left the organization.
Morocco
Its cities are located in 16 administrative regions, into which the entire territory of the state is divided.
The country is located on the African continent inits northwestern part and belongs to a region called North Africa. Its capital is the city of Rabat (population of more than 1 million 720 thousand people), located off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. This is the northern part of the Moroccan kingdom.
Государство, благодаря достаточно ровным favorable climatic conditions, especially in coastal areas, direct access to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, and due to internal stability and the absence of any conflicts, is one of the most comfortable, favorable places for tourism and recreation throughout the continent. And the government of this state is investing a lot of money to create conditions conducive to the further development of this particular direction in Morocco.
The largest cities
- Casablanca - The economic capital of the state of Morocco (population of more than 3 million 630 thousand people).
- Fez - The imperial city, the spiritual capital (population of more than 1 million people.).
- Tangier - The 2nd economic capital, the center of the Tangier-Tetouan region, (more than 730 thousand people).
- Marrakesh - the tourist capital, the imperial city (population over 850 thousand).
- Meknes - a kind of small Paris, the agricultural capital (more than 570 thousand people).
- Agadir - The second capital of tourism.
- Tetuan - the summer capital.
Хоть и официальной столицей является город Рабат, The largest city in the country is Casablanca. Morocco, in addition to the magnificent landscapes, has many historical sites in its cities. I especially want to mention in Hassan II the mosque in Casablanca, which has the largest minaret in the world, as well as the Russian necropolis at the Ben-Msik (Christian) cemetery, created in 2007. The last buried famous Russian figures who lived in foreign countries.
sights
A special place in the Moroccan kingdom is giventhe oldest and rich history of the state. Here you can see the abundance and huge diversity of architectural and historical monuments from different eras. A special place in this regard is Casablanca.
Марокко - государство, которое за свою историю changed several capitals. They arouse the interest of tourists. For example, in today's capital there are many museums, the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the famous Andalusian gardens, Kasbah Udaya (ancient fortress).
In the city of Marrakesh there are famous, beautiful palaces and mosques.
One of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world is Fez, in which more than 800 stunning beauty of mosques were built, the mausoleum and the former residence of the king are located.
The Kingdom of Morocco, having a favorable climate, excellent resorts and a well-developed economy, occupies one of the leading positions on the continent of Africa.
Beni Mellal City
This is one of the former capitals of Morocco in the Middle Ages.The city was a shopping center in South Africa, where 6 major roads converged, leading from Europe itself and from the center of the Sahara desert. This contributed to the prosperity of the entire region.
Geographically, Beni-Mellal is located in the lowlands of the Middle Atlas range, which allows the city to hide from the strong hot winds coming from the desert. And the climate here is quite humid.
The city is famous for its numerous orange and banana orchards, which bring huge profits to the state.
There are beautiful natural and architecturalattractions such as the palace-fortress Hadi Pasha on a cliff hanging over the city. There is an interesting museum in it, representing numerous household items and weapons of previous centuries.
City of beaches
Port city of Morocco - El Jadida. It attracts many beach lovers.
В 15-м столетии часть территорий Марокко перешла under the protectorate of Portugal, among them was El Jadida. In order to protect this land from the local population, the Portuguese built a fortress, which they controlled until 1769. Mohammed Abdullah (Moroccan Sultan) began to rule this fortress in the 18th century. During the rule of the city by the French colonists, he was called Mazagan. The modern name of El Jadida was returned in 1956.
Основная достопримечательность города – та самая Portuguese fortress Mazagan, with a magnificent view of the coast. The fortress itself consists of four bastions, preserved from those times:
• in the eastern part - the Angel Bastion;
• on the north - the bastion of St. Sebastian;
• Bastion of St. Antoine in the west;
• in the south - the Bastion of the Holy Spirit.
Preserved in the city and the tank, which was once used as a city reservoir. Also here you can see the Grand Mosque and the Church of the Annunciation.
Conclusion
В плане географии самым «европейским» The state of all African is Morocco. Cities, each with its history and splendor, fabulous nature, the proximity of Spain (15 kilometers by water of the Strait of Gibraltar), fantastic sandy ocean and sea coasts, beautiful mountain landscapes and favorable climate - all this is inherent in this amazing exotic corner of the Earth.
To experience all these charms, you should go and relax in Morocco.
