Listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN on its Red List of Threatened Species, the Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is receiving attention from conservation groups who are taking action to prevent it from becoming extinct. Mainly through indiscriminate hun
The town of Ouarzazate is located in the area where Morocco's Ziz, Drâa and Dadés valleys meet, and not too far from the town stands the Kasbah Taourirt, considered to be one of the most impressive structures of its kind. Kasbah Taouirirt was built in t
The fashion industry is ruled by big names and world known designers. There is one designer and fashion house that boasts an international presence and enterprise, namely Guess? Incorporated. This fashion phenomenon was once run by all four brothers of th
As its name suggests, the Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature (SPANA) in Morocco is a non-profit charity devoted to the welfare of the countryâs animals, as well as promoting nature conservation. With HRH Princess Lalla Asmaa as the organiz
Following the positive results of "Vision 2010" and under the banner of "Vision 2020", King Mohammed VI aims to increase the number of tourists visiting Morocco to 18 million by the year 2020. Morocco is currently ranked as number 25 o
The well-known Strait of Gibraltar is located at the western end of the Alboran Sea, and is the channel that serves as the connection between the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans. The Alboran Sea is surrounded by three countries, namely Algeria, Spain an
Most Moroccans, whether they are still in the country or are living abroad, share the same culture, languages and ancestral history. There are two main languages, namely Berber and Arabic, as there are two significant ethnic communities within Morocco, th
Adventurers looking for a destination that is truly off the beaten track will find Ait Bougmez Valley in Morocco to be the perfect choice. Located in the central High Atlas Mountains, around 200 kilometers east of Marrakech, Ait Bougmez Valley is unspoile
Zellige is popular form of art and has been in existence in Morocco for centuries. Zellige tiles were once used to decorate fountains and certain areas of a home as a symbol of money, royalty and power. The art has been passed down from generation to and
While in Marrakech it is recommended that visitors take the time out to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Arsat Moulay Abdeslam Cyber Park. The park is eight hectares in size and was commissioned by Prince Moulay Abdeslam in the eighteenth century. He con