Imlil is a small village in the High Atlas Mountains. It is located almost 2,000 meters above sea level. It's situated about 60 km from the city of Marrakesh. Imlil serves as a base camp for all the mountaineers
hikers who make for High Atlas or Jebel Toubkal (4165 m), the highest peak in Northern Africa.

- the largest city in Morocco
- "casablanca" means "white house" in Spanish
- population of Casablanca is about 2,9 milion

Morocco - Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque: The second largest mosque in the world.Casablanca is a metropolis very similar to large Europen cities like Paris.

Yet in 1830 Casablanca was nothing more than a small village. During the 19th century interest of the main European countries began to rise. France and Spain started to build colonies along the Moroccan coast. France proclaimed the protectorate of Morocco in 1912. It was then when the growth of Casablanca began. Quickly it became an important port and so an economic centre of the region as well.

The old medina is surrounded with robust wall and nearby harbour. The new city was built by the French and it resembles Paris with its wide bouldevards, overbridges and underpasses. The most important monument of Casablanca is the Hassan II Mosque designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. It is the second largest mosque in the world. It was finished in 1993.

Casablanca is one of the few Moroccan cities where you can find pubs and bars full of spirits. There are two railway stations in Casablanca and an airport nearby. There are of course many hotels throughout the city, as well as c

Ait Benhaddou: Kasbahs in Ait Benhaddou, picture by Donar Reiskoffer- also called "Aït Benhaddou"

One of the most beautiful villages in the whole Morocco. It's located under the Atlas Mountains and presents itself into the world with the old Blue medina, commemorating the oldest history of this place. The village has two parts, a 'fortified city', or ksar, along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh is located on one bank of the river. Most of the town's inhabitants, however, now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river.

Aït Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Gladiator by Ridley Scott or Lawrence of Arabia.

- also called "Tangiers"
- or "Tanger" in French, "Tánger" in Spanish

Morocco - Tangier: Morocco - the city of TangierTangier carries an ill-gotten label of one of the most dangerous Moroccan cities. Tangier used to be a Portuguese colony, nowadays it has population about 670 000.

History of Tangier dates back to Phoenician merchants. Late the city was called "Tenga", "Tinga" or "Titga" as well. Myth says Hercules lived in the nearby Cave of Hercules. Anyway, Tangier was an important Berber city founded by Carthage colonists back in the 5th century BC. After the fall of Rome it fell into slavery of Vandals. In the 15th and 16th century Portuguese took the city, later the Spanish and then Englismen. Tangier has always been a crucial port for Europe.

Today you can find many international schools in Tangier. The city has been visited by many celebrities like Rolling Stones or Jack Kerouac. You can find here the Forbes museum of Tangie where the american billionaire Malcolm Forbes has 115 000 tin soldiers on display.

From Tangier you can easily get to Tetouan. There is a train station in Tangier and you can of course take a ferry to Europe.

Morocco - Fez: Moroco - the city of FezIt's hard to get your grip on Fez (also "Fes"). This may be partly because there are three towns in Fez: the two ancient walled areas — Fes-l-Bali (the old town) and Fes-l-Jdid (the new town) — and the more modern French-built Ville Nouvelle.

But let this not scare you! Fez is one of the best sights in the world. The walled cities are the main attraction of Fez. The whole old city of Fez has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Find out more in Fez Travel Guide

The immense medina of Fes-l-Bali is a huge labyrinth. In order not to get lost it is best to keep in mind that when you walk down you go towards the center, when you walk up, you leave the center.

The gates that are part of the walls are part of some amazing architecture. Within the walls you should at least try to find the Medersa Attarine, the Medersa Cherratine and Medersa Seffarine, three stunning old buildings near the center of the maze. The other thing you shouldn't miss is the people at work in the median: coppersmith, tanners, dyers. Spectacular colours and lousy working conditions make for great pictures.

Just outside the walls are two good museums—Borj Nord (exhibiting weapons) and Dar Batha (Moroccan arts)—and the Royal Palace.

The amazing hammams are also worth it for a unique view into the local culture, especially for women.

Morocco - Essaouira: Morocco - EssaouiraEssaouira is one of Morocco’s most enjoyable and attractive towns on the coast. It’s charm is undeniable with its white washed and blue shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops, fishermen and colorful boats- all enclosed by ancient red walls. The town faces a group of rocky islands and is surrounded by an expanse of empty sandy beaches and dunes. Everything in the small center is within walking distance and the beaches are quite clean. In summer many people from the big cities come for a day or two to escape the heat and tension of Casablanca and Marrakesh. Interestingly, it is also the city that contains the "castle" from Jimi Hendrix's song "Castles in the Sand" - and it is melting into the sea, on a beach, on the ourskirts of town (though he wrote the song 2 years (1967) before visting Morocco! Perhaps he'd already heard of it...)

Many tourists are attracted by the constant wind, good for wind-surfing and surfing. The windy city has become internationally famous for its contests and has brought windsurfers from all over the world.

Morocco - Marrakesh: Morocco - the city of Marrakesh, the mosque.Known as the "Red City" Marrakesh is the capital of the south. The atmosphere is distinctly more African than that of the other Imperial cities, Fez, Rabat and Meknes. The setting of the city is stunning with ochre stucco buildings surrounded by the snow-peaked Atlas mountains. If you have the time, Marrakesh is definitely worth a stay of several days.

The Jma-l-Fna (Djeema el-Fna) is an unbelievable experience. It is a market scene straight out of the movies with snake charmers, musicians, dancing bears, acrobats and storytellers. Around the square there are numbered stalls that sell very cheap freshly-squeezed orange juice in the morning and afternoon. At night there are tables set up that you can eat at for a very reasonable price. Other sights include the impressive Koutoubia minaret and the Ben Youssef Medersa and the Saadian Dynasty tombs, the ruined 16th-century El Badi Palace the Dar Si Said Museum.

Adjacent to Jma-l-Fna square, is the Le Souk, or the famous market with winding streets that offers an amazing collection of traditional handicrafts, leather crafted goods, carpets, clothes, spices, marinated olives and many other items native to the city. To roam in these streets is to discover what makes Marrakesh special. In contrast to the Medina (the old town) in Fez, which seems to be connected seemlessly to the past, Le Souk in Marrakesh transitions to the modernity, while still remaining true to its rich tradition and history. Do not hesitate to haggle with the merchants here, as it is more or less expected.

Morocco - Agadir: Morrocan city of Agadir located in the South the countryAgadir has a very beautiful beach, however it tends to attract the wrong kind of tourism. As the result of an earthquake in 1960, Agadir is a completely modern city, which reminded me of towns in Northern Germany. It is also permanently full of tourists, especially German tourists. It does have excellent luxury hotels, where activities are organized and there is some form of night-life.

In addition, there are some beautiful golf courses. But if you are searching for the real moroccan atmosphere or examples of traditional architecture, Agadir is not a good place to spend much time. It does represent a useful transport hub and an easy point of access if your coming by plane. Cheap flights from Europe often go to Agadir.

Furthermore Agadir is a good place to make daytrips from to nearby highlights including the old walled city of Taroudannt, Paradise valley and the Massa Lagoon.