Morocco’s Timeless Allure Continues to Draw International Tourists

The Spanish tourist says he is seduced by Morocco, a country that reminds him of southern Spain where he is from. It is "a destination that never leaves anyone indifferent," he told El Pais, referring to the medinas of Fez and Meknes, "two places that everyone should see once in their life." "It is not difficult to imagine yourself in the Nasrid Granada of 1492 when you get lost in these medieval souks where people live and trade as they did centuries ago. Existential labyrinths of fabrics and babouches, tanned skins, metals, fresh fruits and precious stones, perfumes and cuisines where the noises of the outside world are muffled and time flows differently," he details.

The traveler has also fallen under the spell of Marrakech, with its must-see Jemaa el-Fna square, "a small social theater where the great spectacle of anthropology is played out every day. An irregularly shaped space full of activity at all hours, but especially at nightfall, when all kinds of trades and characters meet. It is one of the most striking places for the Western traveler," he adds, indicating that the Kasbah Road is also a place to visit in Morocco. "This road that crosses the southern Atlas is one of the most beautiful in North Africa. It is the postcard Morocco that most of us have in mind. A little over 300 kilometers, with a departure or arrival in Ouarzazate, through a landscape full of earthen fortified cities, palm groves, oases and enchanting landscapes".

The other great attraction of Morocco remains its Sahara and the dunes of Merzouga "which can reach up to 150 meters in some places and change color at every hour of the day," said the Spanish tourist who has not forgotten the Atlas Mountains, over 4,000 meters high. "The Atlas, the highest mountain range in North Africa, is a natural barrier teeming with interesting places to explore. The ascent of Toubkal (4,167 m), the highest peak in North Africa, is an experience. The same goes for M’Goun (4,071 m), the fourth highest peak in the range, which is also a classic destination for trekking expeditions".

Morocco is an economical destination, accessible to all budgets, added the Spanish tourist who notes a good value for money in terms of accommodation and catering. On the latter point, the traveler recommends Moroccan cuisine which is not just tajine and couscous. "You can try everything, from harira to pigeon pastilla, not to mention a thousand ways of cooking meat. The pastries are also excellent," he stressed, also inviting to have good relaxing moments in the hammams of the kingdom.