When it comes to tourist destinations, Morocco can offer diversity to those who go on holidays to Morocco. Due to its geographical location, Tourists going to Morocco can spend time visiting its coastline and enjoying their time at the beach or get lost in the sands of the biggest desert in the world, the Sahara. In the Northern part of Morocco lie the beaches, mountains and lush valleys. As one travels down South, the picture slowly changes and evolves, finally transforming into the never ending plains of the mighty Sahara desert.
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The coastline of Morocco stretches for 1,835 kilometers, and along this coast are many interesting beaches and cities that a tourist can visit on holidays to Morocco. The coast of Morocco lies on the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Atlantic ocean. As a result, a tourist can find stark differences in the coastline itself and the beaches and the cities bordering them. For those tourists who like to take the offbeat track and stay away from the hustle bustle of the general, popular tourist spots, the Mediterranean coastline offers the perfect opportunity to explore the raw, untouched Moroccan life with its quiet, unpopulated beaches and quaint cities and towns. The Atlantic stretch of the coastline is more popular with well known cities like Casablanca lying on it.
A popular destination on holidays to Morocco is the port city of Tangier. The main attraction is of course the beach of Tangier which offers a lot of variety to its tourists, right from camel rides to windsurfing to a number of clubs and bars. Another perfect tourist destination while on holidays to Morocco is Essaouira. True to its name which means “image”, this coastal city is picture perfect in every way. A city that thrives on many different cultures, Essaouira has miles of sandy beaches making it a popular among tourists.
South of Casablanca, one can visit El Jadida while on a holiday to Morocco. This 16 kilometer long beach is as lively as it can get with lots of cafes. The beach gets more and more isolated as one walks down, making it ideal for those who would like to spend some quiet time near the sea. As you go further south, the beaches give way to many lagoons with a rich sprinkling of migrating birds. For bird watching lovers, Morocco offers a visual delight.
Another great idea while on holidays to Morocco is to explore the desert regions. Tourists can visit the Sahara desert on camel back for a whole day before going back to the hotel. The Erg Chebbi desert with its beautiful sand dunes forms a beautiful image. Tourists have the option of setting camp in the desert and riding camels while experiencing all that the enigmatic desert has to offer. Desert adventures like sand dune snowboarding are also slowly gaining popularity with tourists.
