Azrou, whose name means "rock" in Berber is a small summer resort at 1200 m altitude. It is located at the intersection of roads leading Meknes (63 km) and Fez (80 km) to the south. The houses are built of mud and covered with curved tiles near the old kasbah of the late seventeenth .
Fez, Fès is one of the most known travel destination in Morocco, the city of Fès, known also as Fez, is the fourth largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech, with a population of 946,815, Fez is the capital city of the region Fez Boulemane.
Bab Bou Jeloud
The Bou Inania Madrasa
The madrassa Bou Inania was built between 1350 and 1357 by the Meridinide sultan Bou Inan. One of the few religious buildings in the city that non-Muslim's may enter, the madrassa (madrassa - Islamic school of learning) is a sumptuous architectural gem and one of Morocco's most gorgeous buildings. Up until the 1960s this was still a functioning theological school and the restoration efforts since that time have restored it to its original beauty.
The Bou Inania Madrasa minaret
University of al-Karaouine
The University of al-Karaouine or al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest continually operating university in the world. The al-Karaouine mosque was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 with an associated school, or madrasa, which subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the historic Muslim world.It became a state university in 1963 and remains an important institution of learning today.
Fes, Bab Boujeloud
Fountain on the pedestrian part of Hassan II Avenue
Medersa Bou Inania
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This old XVIth century fortress close to the ramparts remains true to its military tradition since it has been transformed into the Weapons Museum. The collections have been built up mainly as a result of royal donations and include a number of rare pieces.
Qaraouiyine Mosque
Built in 857 AD by Tunisian immigrants from the holy city of Kairouan, the Qaraouiyine Mosque was one of the medieval period's most distinguished universities. Today, in its function as a working mosque, it is one of Morocco's largest centres of worship with a prayer hall that can hold 20,000.
Al-Andalus Mosque
Built in 1321, the Al-Andalus Mosque is noted for its prominent green and white minaret, which actually dates back to the 10th century. Nearby you'll find a variety of interesting other monuments including an old fondouk (khan or caravanserai) and the crumbling Medersa Essahrij. Bab Chorfa and Bab Boujloud
The grand gates of Bab Chorfa and Bab Boujloud mark the main entry into Fes el Bali (Old City). As you approach, them you get wonderful views of the neighbourhood's famed landmark: the minaret of the Medersa Bou Inania, which sits just after the Bab Boujloud gate.
Bou Jeloud Gardens and Batha Museum
The Boujloud Gardens is home to the Batha Museum. Located inside a Hispano-Moorish palace built in the late 19th century, this museum houses traditional Fes art like woodcarvings, wrought-iron work, embroidery, carpets and jewellery.
Fes el Bali (Old City)
Fes el Bali is the city's oldest neighbourhood and, within its rambling streets, there are two distinctly different districts divided by a meandering river. The left bank is home to the most historic monuments and the majority of the shopping souks, while the right bank may be scruffier but is full of local life and photogenic alleyways.
Royal Palace
The Merenids built this "New City" in the 13th century when they realised that Fes el Bali would be too small to contain their palaces. The rather grand Royal Palace takes central stage here, and behind it mosques and medersas fill the host of lanes.
Medersa el-Attarine
Another example of fine Merenid architecture, the Medersa el-Attarine was built in 1325 by Abu Said. The courtyard here is a wonderful display of the intricate decoration from this period, with elaborate zellige tile-work and cedar woodcarvings.
Mellah
The atmospheric old Mellah (Jewish Quarter) is just north of the Royal Palace. Here, on Rue Temara you'll find the lovely Aben-Danan Synagogue with a collection of objects highlighting Moroccan Jewish life. The Jewish cemetery nearby is also worthy of a wander.
Souks District and Tanneries
For shoppers, Fes el-Bali is a paradise of local craft-work with colourful Moroccan slippers, leather-work, metalwork, rainbow-glass lamps and tiles all displayed at stalls throughout the district. The streets just west of the Qaraouiyine Mosque have the greatest concentration of shopping opportunities.
jadida is one of the important moroccan cities in the region of Doukkala, Abda,jadida Morocco, is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, the population of El Jadida is estimated as 144,440 (2004 census) , the city is very close to Marrakech, Safi, and Casablanca, the city hosts a lot of portuguese monuments since the occupation, that's why the city of El Jadida has a very typic Moorish appearance; it has massive Portuguese walls of hewn stone.
Oujda is a city located in North-East of Morocco with an estimated population of 450,000. It is located about 15 kilometres (9 miles) west of Algeria. Oujda is about 55 km (34 miles) south of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the Oriental Region of Morocco.
Marrakech is one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco. It’s a fantastic city, as it is also a symbol of Morocco, and the first touristic city in Morocco. The streets of the old city of Marrakech have been too narrow to allow cars, and tourists searching for the "real" Morocco have turned the medieval structures of Marrakech into good business.
The number of tourists that come to Marrakech all the year have still not managed to change its character. Actually their high number contributes in a positive way to preserve one of the greatest monuments of Morocco. And the people of Marrakech love their city even more.
Taj Palace
Nestled in the luxurious and exclusive Palmeraie region of Marrakech, Taj Palace offers breathtaking views of the prominent snow capped Atlas Mountains. Opulent and majestic, the Palace unfolds like a beautiful painting, featuring all the splendours of Moorish, Indian and Venetian architecture.
Almoravid Koubba
Also known as the Koubba Ba'adiyn, the Almoravid Koubba is Marrakesh's oldest monument - built in the 12th century during Ali Ben Youssuf's reign. Although its original use is unknown, some experts have suggested that it may have been the ablution house of a mosque that once sat next door.
Saadian Tombs in marrakech city
The Saadian Tombs were built in the 16th century as a mausoleum to bury numerous Saadian rulers and entertainers. It was lost for many years until the French rediscovered it in 1917 using aerial photographs. The mausoleum comprises the corpses of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of the Draa River.
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in the city, located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh alongside the square. It was completed under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), and has inspired other buildings such as the Giralda of Seville and the Hassan Tower of Rabat.
Djamaa El Fnaa
The Jemaa el-Fnaa is one of the best-known squares in Africa and is the centre of city activity and trade. It has been described as a "world-famous square", "a metaphorical urban icon, a bridge between the past and the present, the place where (spectacularized) Moroccan tradition encounters modernity."It has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.
Majorelle Garden
These lush tropical gardens, full of cacti, palms and ferns, are the work of painter Jacques Majorelle. Originally from the town of Nancy in France, Majorelle came to Marrakesh for health reasons and became well known for his paintings of local Moroccan life. His most famous work though was this garden and the vibrant blue (the colour now known as Majorelle blue) painter's studio he lived in on the grounds.
Bab Agnaou
The ramparts of Marrakesh, which stretch for some 19 kilometres (12 mi) around the medina of the city, were built by the Almoravids in the 12th century as protective fortifications. The walls are made of a distinct orange-red clay and chalk, giving the city its nickname as the "red city"; they stand up to 19 feet (5.8 m) high and have 20 gates and 200 towers along them. Bab Agnaou was built in the 12th century during the Almohad dynasty.
Menara gardens
This inner-city garden is a bubble of serenity hidden right in the heart of Marrakesh. It's a local-favorite spot for getting out of the hustle to enjoy some peace and quiet. The large pool in the center of the garden has a fine pavilion, built on the water's edge in the late 19th century. For many local Marrakesh families the Manara Gardens are picnicking central and on the weekend it can be a great place to witness local family life.
El Badi Palace
The Badi Palace flanks the eastern side of the Kasbah. It was built by Saadian sultan Ahmad al-Mansur after his success against the Portuguese at the Battle of the Three Kings in 1578. The lavish palace, which took around a quarter of a century to build, was funded by compensation from the Portuguese and African gold and sugar cane revenue.
Medina walls of Marrakech
Agdal Gardens
Museum of Moroccan Arts
Dar Si Said Museum, also known as the Museum of Moroccan Arts is located to the north of the Bahia Palace. It was the townhouse of Sidi Said, brother to Grand Vizier Bow Ahmad, and was constructed at the same time as Ahmad's own Palace De La Bahia. The townhouse was the envy of reigning sultan Abdel Aziz, and after the Vizier’s death the sultan had this house ransacked.
Marrakech Museum
The Marrakech Museum, housed in the Dar Menebhi Palace in the old city centre, was built at the end of the 19 th century by Mehdi Menebhi. The palace was carefully restored by the Omar Benjelloun Foundation and converted into a museum in 1997.
