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The beach of the town extends in an arc of circle of 3.5 km. with golden sand surrounded by spa establishments that offer rest and relaxation. In this place, the sea and the sky merge in only a light.

Achakar, near Cape Spartel Beach, turns towards the Atlantic Ocean and the setting sun, to admire in the twilight when the horizon is colored pink and the plants give off aromas. Read the rest of this entry »

The glare of the senses, so famous in Morocco, begins by Tangier: see the motley crowd, the colors of the species and the fruit; listen to the full of life and noise shows and feel embalmed markets.

According to Greek mythology, Hercules rested in these caves after having carried out one of his 12 prowess, catch the apples of Hesperides gold. These natural formations would, according to legend, served to make grinding of grain.

Natural curiosity: the caves of Hercules offer an opening to the ocean from a natural window, whose drawing surprisingly reproduces the figure of Africa. Read the rest of this entry »

In her Union with Charles II of England in 1661, the Portuguese Catherine of Braganza had contributed in his gilded Tangier.

After having expelled religious orders and the Jewish community, the British withdrew from the city in 1684, having previously destroyed the kasbah.

Since then, the Alautía dynasty Sultan Moulay Ismaïl undertook the rebuilding of the city. In 1800, Tangier became an international city that housed the consuls of the leading Western Nations: England, Spain, Belgium, Holland, United States, Portugal, Union Soviet, France, and Italy. In 1923, the city became an international zone. Read the rest of this entry »

The city also has the Royal Golf in Tangier, one of most prestigious golf courses in the world and fields of greater tradition in Morocco. Also present sports through the circuits for quart, the practice of jet-ski or the race car, as in the annual Grand Prix of Tangier.

After exercise, relax in one of the many centres of fitness, hamams, spas, pools and water parks.

Leads to a beach tourism, Asilah city has an area of renown in the world of the windsurfers and allows many possibilities for other water sports.

On the beach of Sid Mghait, favorable winds allow these sports lovers, ideal beach for windsurfing or kitesurfing. With the West wind, the waves reach two meters in height. Its fishing port provisions to their restaurants, known for its fried fish. Read the rest of this entry »

The beautiful Casablanca Morocco makes for a combined display incredible beaches and modern buildings on its shores, unique in the world, undoubtedly the biggest attraction of the country for a different vacation unique and unforgettable.

There are many activities you can do in Casablanca to learn about their culture, beautiful buildings and breathtaking monuments of the ancient world. To start we visit the Mosque of King Hassan II, Morocco’s largest and one of the largest in the world. They see a beautiful sacred temple with incredible facilities, beautiful crafts and designs within the building and an imposing prayer room where they carried out the most important ceremonies of the place. We also find there the famous purifying baths where you can take a bath and spend the afternoon.

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Morocco is without doubt a shopping paradise for those who like to walk through the street markets, the mobile stations and the great fairs filled with exotic objects, fruits, crafts and all kinds of items for all tastes. The oasis of shopping.

To begin the tour of the major markets of Morocco will start by the famous Souks, and called on Morocco to the fairs, where we get into the best deals and a wonderful exchange with the beautiful Moroccan culture, its people and the beautiful handicrafts on offer. The souks of Agadir are held every Saturday and Sunday. There you can buy a beautiful leather and all kinds of luggage: amazing shoes, handbags, purses and clothing. The price is really shocking and economic and often is reduced further if we buy a lot of items.

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One of my unfinished business, as travel is concerned, is Africa.

I have not set foot on this fascinating continent where our species began to evolve. I have heard and read stories of travelers who have not done more than fan the flame of adventure that runs inside and increase the desire to step on that land chaotic, breathtaking landscapes, unstable governments – and, unfortunately, often bloody and cruel – temperatures and extreme conditions, people of thousands of ethnic groups, cultures and religions, and wild nature. In fact, my current book nightstand is The Long Way Down, written by Ewan McGregor – Obi Wan Kenobi for Star Wars freaks like me – and Charlie Boorman – the kid from La Selva Esmeralda for big film fans like me, I am fan of Antonio Gasset and Film Days program. In the book recount the bike ride from the northern tip of Scotland to the southernmost point of the African continent Cape Agulhas). For now I recommend it.

So if you too are you in love with Africa, or simply think you are curious and visit soon: here’s information on the requirements for entry and stay in some of the countries of the African mosaic. Soon we will try to cover the entire continent by facilitating the work to travelers. Read the rest of this entry »

And to close this overview of the Moroccan gastronomy I bring you the recipe for a dish truly delicious and if you are patient and prepare him fondly discover a great preparation that whenever you prepare yourselves be surprised.

To prepare you need the following ingredients:
- 1.5 kg shoulder of lamb
- 1kg of onions
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- A handful of cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cilantro beans
- 1 / 2 tsp paprika
- 2g saffron
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 lemons, lemon juice
- 100g black olives

First crush the garlic with the spices and on the other side will pot the pieces of meat, lemons cut into four pieces, two tablespoons of olive oil and lemon juice. Read the rest of this entry »

Sauces to find in the cooked meat dishes with contrasting perfectly with a good use of certain sweet raisins or plums and also one of the most popular nuts in this country, almonds, another of the ingredients used.

Couscous is, or at least that is considered the national dish and its preparation is really complex, but the result is truly delicious. It is steamed semolina hydrated different vegetables and meats and finally garnish with a sweet sauce and a spicy chili made with Sudania or cayenne.

The popular Moroccan Couscous

The roasts have its greatest exponent in the mechui of lamb, a meat that melts to the touch and much more in the mouth. They are also quite remarkable s skewers and grilled ground beef kefta, food easy to prepare and it is customary to take when there is not much time to stop and eat. Read the rest of this entry »

We left the beautiful northern Spain and after the long walk we have done since Poncebos to Bulnes, come very close to a country where they know the food and although it is not known or is too widespread, I can assure you that is truly delicious . We’re going to Morocco would you come with us?

The cuisine of this North African country is great and best of all, it is not very expensive. Dishes mainly based on meat and sweets and traditional foods are Bastila (pigeon meat pastry), harira (a stew that is often consumed during the time of Ramadan) or the popular Couscous, a drawing made with semolina, egg , chicken, lamb and various vegetables.

Aspect of popular bastel

It also stresses the baiser or mashed beans, which is usually very consumed by sailors in the morning and usually accompanied by a good dash of olive oil and cumin. But Moroccan restaurants also offer French cuisine, Italian and Spanish, but more often is that if we dedicate ourselves to that country’s national cuisine. Read the rest of this entry »