7 Things that Morocco is Famous For

It has been a long time since Morocco has felt like an unfamiliar place to me, and it is easy to forget that not everyone knows everything there is to know about this wonderful place.

In this post, we are sharing a few of the things that Morocco is famous for.

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It is true that Morocco has many beaches. In fact, Morocco has more than 1,800 miles (2896 km) of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic ocean.

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Yes, I’ll be the first to admit that Morocco can get very hot at times. Daytime temperatures in the summer are often over 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 F) in Marrakech and the Sahara.

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Camel rides and Sand Dunes

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THAT Movie – Casablanca

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THAT Song – Marrakesh Express by Crosby, Stills, and Nash

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