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Cool Morocco images

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Some cool morocco images:

España, UK, Morocco
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En el horizonte, algunos esperan cruzar a un mundo más feliz… ¿lo conseguirán?

Down there, the horizon, where some people are waiting to come to a happier world… will they get it?

This is 100% Morocco!!
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The Low-Down on Traveling to Morocco

Saturday, May 19th, 2012
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by US Army Africa

Bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea on another, Morocco is a North African country with a diversity of activities ideal for both distinctive and budgets. From historic old world charm to the modern vitality of ocean-side resort towns and inland cities, the history and natural resources of Morocco make it a frequented destination, especially for Europeans, but also for travelers from all corners of the world.

Despite preconceptions, luxury travel to Morocco is fairly popular. Both modern cities, such as Casablanca, and more historically preserved ones, such as Ouarzazate, offer accommodations, transportation and dining that will please the most demanding travelers who seek exploration in this fascinating country.

Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and is considered to be the economic center of Morocco. Although Casablanca has a long history, majority of the city is less than 50 years old. The look and feel of this modern city is often compared to that of other modern cities found through Europe and the United States, with premiere shopping, dining and cultural activities. A popular day or overnight trip to neighboring Rabat is also popular amongst tourists seeking to enjoy the sights and nightlife of this, the capital city of Morocco.

Ouarzazate is sort of the Key West of Morocco. This historically preserved, quite and laid back town gets its name from a Berber phrase meaning “without confusion”. Tourists coming to this town come to experience the history of Moroccan culture, but also to experience the “Hollywood” of Morocco. While in Ouarzazate, tourists can get a feel for the history of this town by visiting Ait Benhaddou, the best preserved Kasbah in town. Another popular thing to do in Ouarzazate is to visit Atlas Studios to see leftover movie decorations from movies shot in town which include “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth.” Lastly, a must do for every travel regardless of budget is to trek out to M’Hamid, where it’s popular to spend the night in the desert. The experience is said to be one of memorable that a traveler can experience in Morocco.

Regardless of budget or tastes, Morocco has something for every traveler. Fortunately, travel throughout the country is relatively safe and easy with a little planning ahead. A good tour guide or travel agent can also help to make your travel to this part of the world go a little smoother.

Enid Glasgow is a travel writer who enjoys traveling to remote destinations. She enjoys traveling with Big Five Tours, providers of luxury Morocco tours and Galapagos cruises.

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Nice Morocco photos

Friday, May 18th, 2012

A few nice morocco images I found:

Morocco Pavilion wall, EPCOT
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Image by Larry Miller

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Buying Property in Morocco is a Popular Overseas Property Investment Choice

Friday, May 18th, 2012
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by Julia Manzerova

Buying property in Morocco is becoming increasingly popular with overseas investors as more people realise what Morocco can offer them. One such offer is high quality developments being constructed at bargain prices. Many of the properties are aimed at the luxury market and they have been fitted with exceptional features and facilities. This is all helping Morocco to become famous as the foremost destination for buying investment properties.

Morocco is steeped in history and is seen as a magical and mystical world that beckons travelers and tourists alike. Rabat, the Moroccan capital, is a modern day city that still holds its old world charm. The coastline is a favourite with tourists and destinations like Casablanca (made famous by the 1942 American romantic drama) and Marrakech are by all. Morocco is expected to become increasingly fashionable as a tourist destination, therefore investor forecasters are predicting that property prices will keep on in increasing in value.

Morocco has various hot spots that attract some of the world’s rich and famous, such as Saidia and Tangier. Currently the property market in Morocco is emerging as one of the top most developing markets with tremendous potential for investment, which is particularly good news considering today’s economic climate in the UK. The Moroccan government is taking an active role in improving the property market. They have implemented various initiatives, such as the King’s Vision 2010, to boost the country’s tourism and infrastructure, which in turn will improve the property market and economy in the country.

Once you’ve decided where you want to buy a property in Morocco, the next step is to seek legal advice so you don’t make any expensive mistakes. Anyone wanting to turn their property investment into a buy-to-let property will need to pay tax on the income, although the first three years will be exempt of tax. If the property is sold within five years, a capital gains tax is levied based on the sale price less the purchase price. There is some good news regarding tax: because there is a UK-Morocco Tax Treaty in place between the two countries, this protects the investor from being liable for capital gains in both countries.

When it comes to choosing the type of property you want to buy, be prepared to take time, effort and commitment, especially if you want to find an unusual traditional style of property. Know your budget and stick with it, and take photos of each property you view so you can remember each one. Once you have found your property, you will need to place a verbal offer to the seller via the estate agent; bear in mind that negotiation is rarely an option when buying property in Morocco. The seller will then decide if the offer is to be agreed or if the price is to be raised. It is your choice to decide if you want to take the sale of the property forward or to walk away. If you want to proceed, the next step is to draw up a compromis de vente (“a pre-contract signed by the seller and buyer of a property that involves a two-way promise that amounts to a provisional sales agreement”) which is preformed by a notaire (ministry official). Once you have received the compromis de vente you have two weeks in which to change your mind. If you want to proceed there are several more steps to complete and then the property is yours to enjoy.

Buying property in Morocco is an exciting opportunity for investors; not only will you have a property in an exciting country, but you’ll have a property that could give you a really healthy return on your investment.

Dale Campbell wrote the Article ‘Buying Property in Morocco is a Popular Overseas Property Investment Choice’ and recommends you visit http://www.homesoverseas.co.uk for more information on buying Moroccan property.

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Morocco Hotels – A Review of Morocco Hotels

Thursday, May 17th, 2012
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by David Domingo

Morocco is a beautiful place located in the northwestern region of Africa. It has a pleasant climate and eye-catching locations. In the north of Morocco there are lovely beaches and beautiful green valleys. It is a famous holiday destination. This is because of its lush green nature and reliable climate. The majority of the income is earned from travelers.

Due to large number of travelers there are several hotels in Morocco. You will find a range of hotels right from 3 to 5 star. These hotels are famous for its architecture, accommodation and facilities. You will find hotels of Morocco in different cities.

The facilities in a room include air-conditioning units, a refrigerator with some bar items, cable television, a telephone line and an internet access. You will find Moorish design in the bedrooms of the hotel. Everywhere in the hotel you will find elegance and beauty whether it is inside or outside of the hotel. Not only rooms but the restaurants of Morocco are fabulous. You will find different range of cuisines from international to local Morocco dishes. With this you can enjoy the dance of matching bally dancers. There are large swimming pools to relax with regulated water temperature. You will be treated like kings and queens.

Mainly the hotels of Morocco are built in such a place in the city from where people can easily reach other multi cuisine restaurants and other restaurants specialized in Moroccan dishes. Some hotel are situated in the place from where people can easily access several outdoor activities and sports, deluxe shops and shopping centers, entertainment and many more. Not only this, the closest hotels from airports in many cities is Morocco hotels. They also provide transportation facilities to their guests.

Some of the names of the famous hotels in Morocco are Hyatt Regency, Balima Hotel Rabat, Sofitel Marrakech, El Minzah Hotel, Amadil Beach Agadir Hotel. The hotels of Morocco are also situated in other cities like Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Ouarzazate and Tetouan.

Morocco offer incredible things to offer for its travelers. It is Unique shopping experience, delicious foods, Morocco history and the most important Morocco hotels. The people of Morocco feel proud in showing their culture to their travelers. Even the hotels of Morocco show the impressive Morocco culture. The hotels and culture of morocco are related to each other.

Living in a hotel of morocco is the dream of every person. You will not forget the precious moments passed in hotel Morocco. These hotels offer the best service to keep you happy and will tempt you to come back again and again. Now, if you have decided to plan a trip to Morocco, go to internet and search more for it. Grab a ticket and fly to Morocco.

You may want to travel in the northwestern region of Africa like a place called Morocco. You have no room for worries as there are Morocco Hotels that can provide you excellent accommodation while visiting the place. Or you may want to try booking in marrakesh morocco hotels.

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Five Essential Celebrity Experiences in Morocco

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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by plusgood

Article by Jane Wilkinson

Sex and drugs first lured celebrities to Morocco in the swinging sixties. Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones were among the first to arrive in 1966, and it was in Tangier that Cecil Beaton took the famous snap of the ‘Stones by the hotel pool. Now that the sex and drugs are for the most part gone, the cheap filming costs and bohemian lifestyle keeps Southern Morocco’s celeb quotient high. However, you don’t have to be on a celebrity budget to enjoy the A-list lifestyle that Morocco has to offer. Here’s a list of the top five celebrity experiences in Morocco with something to suit every budget.

Taking Afternoon Tea with Richard Branson

Situated high in the Atlas Mountains, Richard Branson’s exclusive ‘Kasbah Tamadot’ is a world away from the bustling souks and medinas of Marrakech. The retreat, which primarily is a luxury hotel in Morocco, is everything that you would imagine a multimillionaire’s African hideaway to be. At night, you can sample the culinary delights of its two onsite restaurants, but Kasbah Tamadot is also open during the day for a traditional Moroccan mint tea, served the traditional Berber way with lashings of sugar and sickly sweet baklava.

Enjoy your tea whilst overlooking the famous reflected pool and afterwards be sure to take look around the luxury hotel in Morocco with its individually decorated rooms and onsite camel petting farm. After filling up on sugary tea, don’t miss the opportunity to take a hiking tour to a nearby Berber village, those of you with under-12′s or after a more relaxing Moroccan holiday, will be pleased to note that there’s also the option of travelling there first-class by mule.

Visit Yves St. Laurent’s Moroccan Muse

Inside the walled city where pollution producing transport is banned, the optimum way of getting out and about is by horse-drawn carriage. There is little more romantic than travelling by horse and visiting the beautiful blue-hued gardens of Yves St. Laurent. This garden was often cited as inspiration for Algerian born, Yves St. Laurent’s garments and his ashes are sprinkled here on the grounds.If you want to experience some Islamic culture during your Moroccan holiday, then return during the daylight hours and visit the Museum of Islamic Art, whose cobalt blue walls provide the perfect backdrop to Yves’ Moroccan muse.

Above Par at a Course Fit for a President

Golf isn’t usually the first thing to spring to mind when Morocco is mentioned, but yet many luxury hotels in Morocco aren’t complete without their own golf course. Morocco is fast emerging as one of the leading golf destinations in the world, thanks to its perfect climate and stunning backdrops, and whilst new courses are opening regularly, Royal Golf De Marrakesh has been standing on the same spot since 1923. The course is situated at the foot of the snow capped Atlas Mountains and embellished by an aromatic blend of orange, apricot, eucalyptus and cypress trees. Winston Churchill, who described Morocco as ‘simply the most beautiful spot in the world’, returned to this golf course on now less than five occasions, he even brought American President, Ike Eisenhower along for a round.

Souk Shopping Sienna Style

With their fashionable take on bohemia, it isn’t hard to see why Sienna Miller and Kate Moss are drawn to free-spirited Morocco. No Moroccan holiday is complete without fine-tuning your negotiation skills in one of Marrakesh’s famous souks. However, if you’re notoriously bad at haggling, make like Sienna and hire yourself her personal shopper, Laetitia. Laetitia fell in love with the souks during a family holiday to Morocco, and has now set up shop running a business that supplies Topshop with leather goods. Laetitia is a wealth of information on Morocco and with her knowledge you can discover hidden gems, such as a make-up shop declared a UNESCO world heritage site and the exact shop that Sienna Miller buys her bohemian belts from; she’ll even barter the price down for you. Although if you’re taking a luxury holiday in Morocco or are on Sienna Miller’s budget, this is slightly less of a problem for you.

Staying in Angie’s Luxury Hotel in Morocco

Back before Brad, and whilst filming Alexander with Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie fell in love with Morocco. Her preferred luxury hotel in Morocco is Le Meriden N’Fis and it was whilst filming Alexander that her co-star, Colin, famously racked up at $ 64,000 bill. The hotel is located in Southern Marrakesh, a destination favoured by film-makers due to its low filming costs and scenic mountain views. The hotel is set in 5 hectares of gardens and the highlight for guests is the serene olive waterfalls, which have been voted the best in the country. With an overflowing swimming pool and 24-hour babysitting duties, it’s no wonder that Angelina returns to this hotel again and again with Brad and the family.

Jane Wilkinson is the marketing manager for Cadogan Holidays. This multi award winning travel company has been providing tailor-made luxury holidays in Morocco for over sixty years, offering only the very best luxury hotels and inspirational experiences to their clients










Nice Morocco photos

Monday, May 14th, 2012

A few nice morocco images I found:

Moroccos bright future
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Image by mhobl
..walking home from school

Morocco Oct 0156
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Monday, May 14th, 2012

AGADIR ( MAROC- MOROCCO- MAROKKO)
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Sunday, May 13th, 2012

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Ouarzazate Morocco ( www.forouarzazate.com )

Friday, May 11th, 2012

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