A fascinating aspect of Morocco is its endurance against time, complete with well-preserved historical sites. Even in modern times, people make their livelihood interwoven with ancient temples, old fishing villages and spice trade which lasted for centuries. With the advantages of a guided tour, experienced guides can take you a unique holiday, using the best way to explore - on foot. Morocco is the destination of a lifetime, and on foot, you will learn much more about his incredible story.
See oldest university in the world
There could be some impressive schools in Europe - the pillars of academia for a very long time - but the city of Fez offers it the oldest in the world. Known as the University of Al-Karaouine, it was created in 857 AD and is still a very integral part of education (both ancient and modern times) in the region. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter because it doubles as a mosque, but all visitors can take a peek through the windows and doors to see inside. While in Fez, it may also be interesting to see other notable hotspots of the city, such as the Tomb dei Merenidi which offers spectacular views of the urban landscape below.
Visit entire neighborhood named a UNESCO site
Inside the medina of Essaouira there are countless treasures of experience. He was honored as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is a must-see while enjoying a walking holiday. Morocco keeps a wealth of ancient history and the end of the 18th century, it was a busy port and fishing progressive - it still works in the old trading today. Besides water efforts, many people practice the art of wood carving, transmitted in families for generations. You can choose to participate in water sports such as windsurfing, if you want to take a break from walking. Morocco is full of opportunities for rides and camel exotic and Essaouira is not an exception if you fancy a bit of adventure!
Enter the holy places of Marrakech
The Muslim religion is particularly important for Moroccans, and you can meet this strong spirituality if you spend time in the countless tombs, temples, mosques and more. The Koutoubia mosque was built in the 12th century and can be found all of its glory imposing from the outside. In the Mellah, there are actually a lively Jewish community and synagogue picturesque, surrounded by markets and beautiful scenery of the city best enjoyed by walking. Morocco is perhaps not the first place you'd expect to see a synagogue, but it is well worth exploring inside.
To get even more magnificent sites, visit the Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, which was once an old school and now it is a beautiful courtyard covered in detail in the Moorish style. For total immersion in the high culture of the country, visit Tiskiwin of Masion. It is small but has a large collection of Moroccan and African art, such as textiles, carpentry and headgear.
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