Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Morocco Private Tour Is A Magical Journey

By Allyson Burke


Taking a mystically laden journey through multiple layers of history from very ancient and to very modern; from African to French to Arab to Berber, across the Mediterranean from Spain and amidst the world's most talked about cities: Tangier and Casablanca is a way to refresh the soul. A Morocco private tour offers these special things and much more. It has a lore centuries deep. It has mystery and treasures. The local people are friendly, clever, and offer delightful the food and drink. Mostly, one cannot go there without seeing the markets and listening to music.

Many aspects of Moroccan landscape from the high, golden desert sands to the lovely blue nights and sea are made to photography. Dark eyed women, children and handsome men chatter endlessly throughout kasbah. Afternoons are listless and dreamy. The literature from this region is romantic, dramatic fiction with a great emphasis upon the star filled skies, stretches of beach, local politics and color of the country.

The nation is politically set up as a kingdom. One must discover its imperial capitals. These are ancient cities decked out in treasure and history. 9th century Fes has long been a refined cultural center. It is believed to be the home of the oldest university which was founded in 859. Marrakesh, about which song writer Joni Mitchell trilled, was created in the 11th century and is now one of the most important in Morocco. This wonderful city is most famous for its reddish sandstone walls and buildings, sumptuous palaces and mosques. It is also known for the medina, modern neighborhoods and its bustling economy and tourism.

The current capital is Rabat, a 12th century city. This city is more than worth visiting to understand fully how the kingdom works and what are the political elements that keep 35 million people together.

Be prepared for a range of exceptional activities when visiting and touring. Cultural sightseeing of the museums and monuments abounds. There are also modern stores as well as markets for shopping including the famous souks where weaving, pottery, yarn, trinkets, carpets and so forth are found aplenty. Walking around the kasbahs and medinas is pure music and joy. A trek excursion to the snow-capped Atlas mountains by camel is a great way to see the land. You may want to enjoy learning to dance Moroccan dances or to cook the cuisine with local ingredients.

Many tours will take place in comfortable air conditioned vans which pick you up at the airport, on bikes, camels, and by foot. There are special trips which leave from Spain and day trips to Tangier with short stops in both Tangier and Casablanca ports. Relive romance with William Burroughs, Paul Bowles, and Tennessee Williams' books in your back pocket.

Moroccan culture is a curious mix of Arab, Berber, French and Spanish, too. There were long French and Spanish periods of colonization. Muslims make up 99 percent of the religious. Ruins of Rome are found amidst things much older. Deep in a land of natural beauty is this very old civilization intermingled with all of modern convenience.

Finally, to visit Morocco is to hear chabbi music, watch kickboxing, eat luscious dates and go to nightlife in local bars and clubs. Morocco private tour will give you the best opportunities with least hassle to learn, enjoy, partake, participate, and not get lost among many folds of this part of the world.




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