Agadir
This is the ancient Portuguese port of Santa Cruz du Cap de Gué, a fortress that was conquered in 1541 by Mohamed el-Mehdi, founder of the Saadian dynasty. The agricultural development undertaken by the Saadians was very successful, known as Agadir"s Golden Age. They had a flourishing trade in sugar cane, gold, olive oil, hides and spices. Agadir is the most important shipping port in Southern Morocco, but there are also beautiful sandy bays with year-round warm swimming water. It"s a very modern city, built with the tourist vacation in mind, a city which boasts a number of good hotels, restaurants, shops and a lively nightlife. It is a delightful spot for a quiet, warm holiday.
Casablanca
Centuries-old Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and principal port, lies on the Atlantic coast of North Africa. Awaiting your discovery is a timeless blend of Arabic culture and French sophistication, as seen by the imposing administrative buildings that recall years of colonial influence.
Although the spirits of Bergman and Bogart still linger in the narrow alleyways of the old Medina, this gleaming white city has a firm grasp on the 21st century. Today, it encompasses broad palm-lined boulevards, attractive public parks and soaring high-rises.
Bargain-filled souks are reminders of mysterious Africa and shopping aficionados will delight in scouring narrow alleyways for great buys in leatherwork, pottery, carved woodwork and Moroccan rugs.
Essaouira
Essaouira (formerly known as Mogador, its old Portuguese name) is a city and tourist resort in Morocco, on the Atlantic coast.
Mellila
Surrounded on all sides by Morocco, Mellila is an intriguing blend of Moorish and Iberian cultures. Remnants of Spain are everywhere in the city, but nowhere are they more prominently displayed than in the Plaza de España This park-like public space forms a perfect circle in the center of town. Look up as you walk and you'll see bits and pieces of Modernist architecture adjacent to fresco-style murals above Islamic tiled archways—the spirit of Spain with a North African accent!
Safi
The city it self is charming, with an old city very much alive. Here you might be tempted to buy pottery, seeing all shapes and patterns in a lot of shops, but then you are in one of the best places in Morocco. There are plenty of opportunities to walk around and look at people working on their pottery. When you have been in places like Moulay Idriss you will have seen the beautiful covering on the roofs, made out of green tiles. Safi is the place where these are produced.
Tangier
"Come with me to the Casbah" is a byword for entering fabled Tangier. And in the old Arab Quarter you will find the country's most famous Casbah of all. Barbara Hutton once lived here and threw lavish parties, importing camels for decoration. And the Sultan's Palace is right out of the Arabian Nights.
