Mmorocco

Tarodant: a city rich in cultural heritage.

The Wall of Taroudant
With a mature that is 7.5 km long. with 19 bastions and Towers 130 corner It is also pierced by five gates:
Kasbah Bab-al-,
Zorgan-Bab,
Targhount-Bab,
Bab Oulad-Bounouna
Bab El-khemis.
The most important by its size and its location is the gateway called "Kasbah" and is located on the eastern flank of a few dozen meters from the Kasbah. It is a bastion door, flanked by two massive towers that protrude on the enclosure. The south side of the city is served by the gate called "Bab Zorgane."
This gate as well as so-called "Bab el Khemis" and "Bab Oulad Bounouna" are all bent and have a vestibule open. Bab Bab Sensla Zorgane and are dominated by a fortified towers and battlements. Smaller in size than the previous "Bab Targhount" has against a covered vestibule.

Kasbah:

Located at the intersection of the Souss valley and the mountains of the High Atlas, the "Pearl of the South" provides an excellent overview of southern Morocco. First capital of the sixteenth century Saadian, refuge of the rebel princes, coveted by the southern tribes, Taroudannt holds an important place in the history of Morocco.
Nowadays, people are looking for rest in the shadow of its beautiful ocher walls. Also known for its crafts and Berber jewelry, it attracts many tourists.

Medina:

The Commercial Taroudant was at this time very important since it represented an essential step in the trade that linked Morocco and Sudan.
Although Taroudant was cited by medieval chronicles since the High Middle Ages, the city will acquire all its importance with the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties that go into a military base for the control region of Sous, ensuring the even the caravan trade from the Sahara.
The advent of Mérinides was relegated to second city for two centuries to other centers like Sub Tiout and Tidsi. Taroudant City owes its brilliance and its urban development the Saadian dynasty. And it is the sovereign Mohamed al sheikh who proceeded to renovate the fallen capital and erected the great mosque and madrasah which is contiguous. He also gave orders to build the Kasbah sultanic and began building the enclosure. Following this work the city took the name of his renovator and was called "al-Mohammadia".

SAÏDIA : The tourism based Economic Development in moroccpo

SAÏDIA : The tourism based Economic Development in moroccpo
A Moroccan tourist resort which boosts tourism infrastructure: SAÏDIA.

Covering an area of nearly 700 ha, an investment that exceeds 12 Billion Dhs, this are the first resort of the Plan Azur, with a capacity of 30,000 beds.

Marina Saïdia, the most beautiful way to sail the Mediterranean

There are exceptional places where one dreams to tie up someday.

Marina Saïdia, the port of the great tourist station Mediterranean Saïdia, symbol of avant-garde and modernity, located at the heart of a spectacular environment in the north of Morocco, facing Almeria’s coasts, delivers the ultimate prestige vacation experience.
Destined to become one of the flagship ports of the Mediterranean, Marina Saïdia is the dream destination for a stop over to rest, relax and practice all
your favorite nautical sports: diving, fishing, sailing and so on…

Many boats from around the world are already docked today. Marina Saïdia is on its way to become the leading Marina on the south coast of the Mediterranean. Extension work has been launched to satisfy the demand and will allow the creation of 550 additional moorings, which will position Saïdia Marina at the 3rd spot of the largest Marinas of the Mediterranean.

Located in a very privileged spot, Marina Saïdia is only 92 miles away from the coast of Almeria, 135 miles from the Costa del Sol and 150 miles from Gibraltar…

Based on the traditional concept of resort, this resort is built around nine luxury hotels, 12 holiday villages tourism (4,600 beds), tourist residences 8 4300 beds, 2700 beds 11,000 apartments, 300 villas 2000 beds, three golf courses with 18 holes, a marina and a 1350 rings Medina Center of 43,000 beds dedicated to 160 stores. It is also distinguished by a center of recreation and entertainment, shopping centers, restaurants, sports facilities, health spas, a heliport, parks, public spaces, medical centers.

Hercules caves and located

Hercules caves are located 14 km west of Tangier, this is an amazing place and beautiful, with a significant archeology. Apparently, this is where rested the mythical figure of Hercules after completion of his 12 labors. Entries caves looking towards the Atlantic and are flooded during high tides.
When the tide rises, the waves move water and flood the cave. It's pretty impressive caves are partly artificial. At present, we still do not know how these caves have been created. Popular belief says that they were built by an ancient civilization to protect themselves. In reality, their lives remain a mystery.
Views of Cape Strait of Gibraltar from the inner caves are impressive, especially the colors, the blue of the Atlantic Ocean and the sky form a unique contrast.

Swimming here can be dangerous because of strong currents, if you are not an experienced swimmer, it is strongly advised not to venture into the sea at this point.
Some people say that the caves communicate with those of San Michael Gibraltar but nobody was able to corroborate this hypothesis.
Also, you can visit in this area of Roman ruins Cota centuries II and III just 500 feet away.

The Caves of Hercules, Tangiers, Morroco, Africa.

The caves of Hercules, located just 14kms west of Tangiers, are a place of stunning natural beauty and great archeological significance.

Apparently, this is where the mythical figure, Hercules, used to rest after finishing his 12 labours.

The mouths of the caves open up onto the Atlantic and are flooded at high tide. When the tide comes in, water gushes up through these massive holes in the ground and hillside. It's very impressive.

The caves are partly man-made and partly natural. It's not exactly sure how the caves were created. It's believed that for some reason, an ancient civilization used to carve millstones out of the solid rock that caused giant caves to form over the years. How these primitive people managed to cut into solid rock with simple and crude tools is still a mystery.

At low tide, the views inside caves looking out over the ocean are stunning, the colours in particular. The blue Atlantic Ocean and sky above resemble a reverse silhouette of Africa.

Swimming here can be quite dangerous. The currents offshore can get very strong. If you're not a strong swimmer, it's best to stick to sunbathing.

Some people say that the caves were once joined under the sea to St Michaels caves on the rock of Gibraltar and that this is "possibly" how the Barbary Apes crossed over. But nobody knows for sure. This coastline is also where the pirates of the region were once headquartered.

Also well worth a visit is the old 2nd and 3rd century Roman ruins of Cotta. They're just 500 feet away.