7 Crazy and Unusual Places to Visit in Morocco
A medieval traveler once said, "it is the best of countries, for in it fruits are plentiful, and running water and nourishing food are never exhausted."
Indeed, Morocco deserves the tag "Best Country."
Morocco, a mountainous country, lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain.
The Strait is a channel that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. This channel offers visitors a mountainous scenic view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Apart from the amazing ocean view, Morocco is known for its ancient architecture, each telling unique stories of the Moroccan people.
As with every Country with a rich culture, Morocco is home to several unusual places that tell unique stories.
Let's go, or as our Moroccan siblings say, "Yallah!!"
Join us on an exciting journey to explore some of the Unusual places to visit in Morocco.
Unusual Places to Visit in Morocco
Caves of Hercules
Located in Tangier, Morocco, it is a cave with some of history's most unbelievable legends.
Legends have it that Hercules, a Roman Heroe, slept in these caves to complete the 11th labor of the "12th Labors of Hercule."
Locals also believed the cave was one end of a 15-mile tunnel between Morocco and Spain. They believe that the macaque monkeys found on the rock of Gibraltar came to Morocco through this cave.
The cave's rich history and legends gave it a place on our list of Unusual places to visit in Morocco.
Shrine of Sidi Moussa
Located in Happy Valley is a Granary that once served as a fortress and community storage for the villagers, but it was later converted into a shrine.
The shrine was named after Mousa, a legend claimed to possess healing powers. Legend has it that women with infertility issues visited the shrine and got healed.
Locals still believe that the Granary still possesses healing powers.
Whether the legends are true or not, the healing powers of the Granary placed it on our list of unusual places to visit in Morocco.
Saadian Tombs
In Marrakesh, Morocco, lies a royal burial ground sealed away for centuries.
The Saadian Tomb is made up of several sepulchers and mausoleums that have housed 66 princes and hundreds of important people from the Saadi dynasty.
The construction of the tomb was completed in the 1500s.
After the fall of the Saadi Dynasty, the tomb was sealed up on the commands of Moulay Ismail, the ‘Warrior King.’
The story behind the Saadian tomb construction and how dignitaries were buried in it, according to how close they were with the king, placed the tomb on our list of amazing places to visit in Morocco.
Kasbah Aït Benhaddou
A fortified city once occupied by over 90 families but has now been reduced to only five founding families should definitely be on our list of unusual places to visit in Morocco.
The city has one mosque, two cemeteries, one public square, and areas for threshing grains.
The Kasbah Aït Benhaddou has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987.
Volubilis Archaeological Site
Hidden in the runes of an earthquake in the 1800s is the historic Roman city of Volubilis. A city has been occupied by different sets of people, including the Phoenicians and Carthaginians.
The city has temples, aqueducts, a basilica, baths, gates, and a brothel.
A site that tells the history of not one but several tribes is definitely top of our list of amazing places to visit in Morocco.
University of Al-Karaouine
Located in one of the world’s most ancient cities is the world’s oldest university, the University of Al-Karaouine.
The University was constructed by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 as a mosque madrasa. The mosque and the school were gifts from Fatima al-Fihri to the community.
To tell them ‘thank you’ for their hospitality.
A thousand-year-old University with such a beautiful story is sure to be on our list of amazing places to visit in Morocco.
Cactus Thiemann
A 17-acre land dedicated to the cultivation of Cactus should be weird enough to make it to your list of unusual places to visit in Morocco.
Why would someone dedicate such a huge expanse of land to Cactus?
The Cactus Thiemann is the largest Cactus farm in Africa. The farm was named after its owner, Hans Thiemann, who started the farm in the 1960s.
The farm has over 150 Cactus species, including a 26-foot-tall elephant cactus.
Conclusion
Morocco is a beautiful city filled with magnificent buildings, standing the test of time to preserve the stories of the past for future generations.
The city is beautiful in and out.
Every building holds a story, some less weird than others, but we have been able to put together a fantastic list of unusual places to visit in Morocco.
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