With its marina and its monuments magniiques, Monastir is one of the traditional stages of the discovery of the country.
You can walk around the marina which is in Port El Kantaoui, but smaller. The nasty port offers many activities, including:
Relax on the terrace of a cafe
Make a trip to one of the many ships
Discover the undersea diving enthusiasts, or even for beginners (Diving Center information)
Monastir is also the birthplace of President Bourguiba, the place of burial, Mausole Bourguiba is a magnificent building it! Other interesting monuments to see are:
The built in 796 Ribat fortress overlooking the city's Great Mosque, built in the ninth century, was extended by Zirid the eleventh century. Bourguiba Mosque, religious building, a luxurious decoration peculiar to Tunis, but you can not see!
As in most cities in Tunisia, you can wander through the souks of the medina and buy many souvenirs, but do not forget to bargain! Finally, you can still swim and sunbathe, this coastal city of 35 550 inhabitants, offers beautiful beaches, although full in high season.

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Meknes, Arabic: مكناس Makni, Morocco: M'knâs, Hebrew מקנס, מקנאס) is a city in Morocco, which takes its name from the Berber tribe founded the city name Meknassi. It is the administrative capital of the region of Meknès-Tafilalet, in central Albania. The city is located 120 km east of Rabat and 60 km west of Fez. This is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It was the capital of Morocco during the reign of Moulay Mrini Ayoub.


Appointed Meknes:


The city of Meknes is the name of the tribe Meknassi Amazigh. The members of this tribe are called Imknassen plural, singular Ameknas. Ameknas Tamazight or means of combat warrior. Amazigh Ameknas also request no.


Geography and demography:


Meknes is located at an altitude of 500 m, in the overall relationship between the Middle Atlas to the south and the pre-Rifaina hills north. The city is bisected by Boufekrane River, which separates the medina (old city) of the new city (the "Hamri). The population of the city of Meknes is currently estimated at 950 000 inhabitants (including suburbs), the eastern suburb of Meknes (Toulalan) and Western suburbs (Ouislane) has a population of 100 000 inhabitants. People who work mainly in the fact Meknes daily with Hamri, which houses almost all jurisdictions in the region Meknès-Tafilalet with new urban transport company Citybus began his service on November 18, 2005, taking over closing Meknes two years, transit systems following the bankruptcy of Ratum. They are also served by taxis that circulate large the urban area of Meknes, in contrast to other Moroccan cities where the extra-urban taxis (from Casablanca). The rural area is linked to the transmission network of the city has granted Citybus within a radius of 40 km around Meknes. The combined transport and taxis are also Meknes link rural areas to rural areas. 4, Meknes is the imperial city of Morocco. The Medina of Meknes is classified since 1996 UNESCO World Heritage site and known since then various restoration activities of the sites (walls, gates, streets, public places ...). Now it's worth the largest Arab cities and the Mediterranean for its cultural diversity. Lehdim The famous place of 2 operations in 2007 for restoration and renewal, and other ongoing renovation.


People:


Meknes is a city whose population is predominantly young, and so the art (including music) is an important place. The official language is Arabic, but most of the population of Meknes, villages and nearby towns are of Berber origin (mostly from the Atlas, with a significant minority of Rifaina), in particular agriculture, agriculture and trade. Sectors of tourism, crafts and trade are the core of the local economy and know the past few months really took off and modernization of the various attractions of the medina of Meknes is for many the city hosts the annual International Exhibition Agriculture [1] on the historic site near Swan Swan Basin Sahrij HRI provides a very low annual income to the economy of the Ismailis of capital and contributes to the improvement of the medina, the city expects a major new project urban renewal Wislana centered in the valley between the two parts of the city, but its proximity to Fez makes for most tourists who cross the city, and this is the role of Regional Centre of Meknes to visit the real value of assets and tourism.


Climate:


The city of Meknes is a sub continental Mediterranean influences affected soil during summer and winter seasons. However, the geographical diversity of the region that each of its particular climatic natural areas nuanced. The thermal regime of Meknes is marked by the removal of the ribs, where a wide range of extreme heat to reach 25.4 ° C. The temperature of the warmest month between 18 ° C and 36 ° C and a coldest month ranges from 2 ° C and 7 ° C. In general, temperatures range from the following: From January to April: The monthly increase in temperature is gradual and steady. These are 1 to 2 ° C / month. From April to August, a monthly increase of about 3-5 ° C. The monthly average maximum temperature is reached in August, or 35.6 ° C. From August to December, a decline of about 2-5 ° C per month. The distribution of rainfall during the year is characterized by heavy rainfall in autumn, a very slight decline in the winter, peaking in the early spring. Summer is usually dry. The period of more widespread rain in May to October, with 9-14 days of rain per month. The average annual rainfall is estimated 84 days. The average rainfall in the suburbs of Meknes reached 576 mm / year. Source: Monograph of the Department of Political Affairs Meknes.


History:


Meknes history seems to create a rural town not fortified in the eighth century. The installation in the ninth century of a Berber tribe, the Meknassi, which established a camp north of Boufekrane valley, the city gives its name. The Almoravids make a military site in the eleventh century. Almohades destroyed the city, guilty of resistance to building more and more charming with strong fortifications and mosques. When the Mérinides emparèrent casbahs built mosques and madrassas in the early fourteenth century. Under Wattassides, was a thriving city. In the eighteenth century, Meknes became the administrative capital of Morocco, under the rule of the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail, who made the glory of the city with money from the resale of Christians captured sailors on Wednesday and remained in the huge prison that can still be visited today in the medina of Meknes. Constructed buildings, gardens, monumental doors, walls, huge walls of a length exceeding 40 kilometers, and many beautiful mosques and minarets. For this reason, the city of Meknes is called: "The city of a hundred minarets. During the French presence in Morocco (1912-1956), Meknes using other nicknames such as" the Versailles of Morocco ", or" Little Paris " emphasizing the beauty of the city.


Monuments and places of interest:


Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, built by Ahmed Eddahbi, open to non-Muslims. Houses the tomb of Moulay Ismail


Nejjarin Mosque: Mosque of the tenth century Located in the heart of the medina


The Great Mosque: Founded in the eleventh century by the Almoravids. It has 11 gates and 143 arcade


Roua Jamai Mosque: built in 1790 by Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah


The mausoleum of Sheikh Kamel, built by Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, houses the tomb of El Hadi Benaissa, founder of the brotherhood "Aissaoui"


Dar Jamai Museum, the place that reflects the Moroccan upper class. In the late nineteenth century. Headquartered in the Museum of Moroccan arts and ethnographic since 1926.


Medersa Bouananya: Institute of Theology, founded by Sultan Abu Hassan Marini (1331-1351). Includes a patio and a floor of 26 rooms containing Tolba (students)


Medersa Filali: historic building and religious education center. Built in 1789 by Moulay Ismail.


Rifaina Ceramics Museum.

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295 km. west of Alexandria and 510 km. northwest of Cairo, accessible by train or bus (faster) from both cities. The airport is 5 km. west.
Last town before the border with Libya, its history overlaps with several celebrities. Alexander would have stopped there during his trip to the oasis of Siwa, and Cleopatra would have bathed in its waters. German Marshal Rommel, meanwhile, had set up his headquarters here, where he led the decisive battle of El Alamein in 1942.

Beaches:
Marsa Matruh extends to the edge of a large lagoon protected by a ledge, it is possible to travel in local transport, the caretta, a cart pulled by a donkey. Here you can benefit from the clear waters off the beaches of the Hotel Beau Site (located on the Corniche), where the toilet meets Western standards regarding the use of bikini.
If the most beautiful beaches found on the outskirts of the city, it is advisable to stay in the upgraded areas. Since the coast was mined during World War II, caution is needed. Among the most notable, is the Agiba (28 km. To the west), with its natural caves.
At the edge of the desert, a place known as "Cleopatra bath" is a magnificent bay of clear water surrounded by rocks, like a large square pool where, according to legend, Queen Cleopatra came to bathe.

Souk Libya (Libya Market)
Not long ago, smugglers in the city introduced products from Libya without paying customs duties. Today, this market is tolerated by the authorities. There you can find products originating in Libya, the Maghreb and Europe as well as various regional products: wool, olives, barley, sheep, dates, watermelons, etc.

Fortress and temple at the time of Ramses II:
The ruins that remain today evoke a time when this was erected the walls of Pharaonic temple of Ramses II. Built at the end of his campaign against the Libyans in 1200 BC, was used as a stronghold to defend the border with Libya.

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790 km. south of Cairo.
Since the opening of international airport in 2001, this small fishing village has become the new destination appreciated by lovers of diving in the Red Sea. Between sea and desert, the resorts offer great comfort and activities up to this majestic setting.
The people :
Marsa Alam is located at the intersection of the road from Edfu, to the west, and the path that runs along the Red Sea coast. The village itself is a small fishing port where the bus station, some shops and restaurants.
Resorts :
For many years visitors have been housed in camps inspired by the Bedouin lifestyle, while benefiting from all the comforts and complete respect for the environment (eco-lodges). Today, luxury resorts spread over more than 80 km., From Port Galeb north to the National Park Gemal the south.
Marina Galeb :

The opening of the marina in December 2005 marks the birth of a new tourist destination in a country where they are not exactly rare. With capacity for up to 1000 boats, Port Galeb is destined to become the gateway of the fans and the first port of sailing from the Middle East. Its proximity to the airport has decided to numerous hotel chains to open stores that rival each other in Oriental splendor.
Diving:
The dive sites accessible from Marsa Alam are among the most attractive of the Red Sea for experienced divers. Its main attractions are the conservation status of coral masses and the presence of a large pelagic fauna. Among the best known are Elphinestone Daedalus Reef and Reef. For less experienced divers, coastal coral reefs provide water for hours of contemplation.
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Marrakech (Arabic: Mûrrakûsh, مراكش) known as the Pearl of the South or the City of South Gate and red ocher or city is a city in Morocco, at the foot of the Atlas mountains. Distance: The distance between Casablanca and Marrakech, 240 km east of the city was founded in 1062 by Youssef Ibn Tachfine, the first king of the dynasty of the Almoravids. In the past, Morocco is known as the east of Marrakech, this designation is still going on in Iran, Morocco name comes from the deformation of the Spanish pronunciation of Marrakech, Morocco.



Presentation of the city :

Marrakech has about 1 million inhabitants (Census 2004) spread over an area of 6.2 square kilometers. The population density was 350 people per hectare. This is the 4th largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, Rabat and Fez. The city is divided into two distinct parts: the historic old town or Medina (10 km site) and the new city whose main areas are: Guéliz and Hivernage. Gueliz is now the mall. It was founded by the French during the Protectorate. The service area Hivernage many resorts. In recent years, the city grows, particularly in the western suburbs with the emergence of new residential areas in the region of Targa or extension of Avenue Mohammed VI

History :

Marrakech was founded in 454 AH, corresponding to the year 1062 of the Christian era, Youssef Ibn Tachfine first ruler of the dynasty Almoravid. The name comes from Marrakech Berber "Love", meaning "country" and "Akouch" which means "god" the land of God and the Holy Land. Very quickly, in Marrakech, under the leadership of the Almoravids, austere and pious men, many mosques and madrasas (Islamic schools of theology) were built, and a commercial center for the Maghreb and black Africa. Marrakech grew rapidly and became a cultural and religious influence, the walls are built to protect the city. It becomes the core, the capital of the Almoravids. The city was later fortified by the son of Tachfine Ibn Youssef, Ali Ben Youssef, construction of walls for several kilometers, the city's architecture was influenced by Fes, the capital founded by Idris I, in Muslim Spain. These two cities are the culture, architecture Morocco, but also the Arab / Muslims who are inspired by Al Andalus, which had poured into the Arab world. In 1147, the Almoravids, the proponents of the orthodoxy of Islam conquered the city walls, the last Almoravids dead, almost all of the monuments destroyed. Almohad built many palaces and religious buildings, including the famous Koutoubia mosque built on the ruins of a palace Almoravid. To feed the palm trees and large gardens, an irrigation system has been improved. Marrakech, cultural attracted many writers and artists, in particular in Andalusia. In 1269, Marrakech was conquered by nomads at the expense of the last Mérinides Almohades. When the advent of Merinids dynasty, Marrakech then fell into a slumber, and as a result of reduction in the loss of its status as capital for the benefit of his great rival, the Fez. In the early sixteenth century, Marrakech became the capital of the kingdom, quickly reached its peak, in particular through the Saadian Sultan Mohammed El Mahdi. Due to the fortune amassed by the Sultans, Marrakech is embellished monuments in ruins after restored and sumptuous palaces built. The palace built by the Saadian the Badi is a replica of the Alhambra, built with the most valuable materials from Italy, Sudan, India and even China. A protocol based on the sumptuous Topkapi in Istanbul has been applied. Despite his opposition to the Turks, Saadian are attracted by the Ottoman civilization. A trace of this influence is in the name of the district Dabachi Derb, derived from the term "ogdabachi" and appoint a senior officer in the Ottoman military hierarchy. Marrakech again lose its status as capital. In the late seventeenth century, the current successor to the Alawite dynasty Saadi. The throne is successively moved to Meknes and Fez, new imperial city. At the beginning of XX century, Marrakech has several years of civil war. In 1912, the introduction of the French protectorate in Morocco to put an end to this anarchy. In 1956, the return from exile of King Mohamed V was held in Marrakech and the rest of the country.


Weather:

Marrakech has a tendency to the arid climate is characterized by strong seasonal temperature variation during the day due to its distance from the Atlantic coast. The city and surrounding plains suffer from a lack of rain in summer. Winter temperatures are mild, or even in the cold. In contrast summer temperatures are warm. Most people go out late at night to enjoy the temperatures more bearable for the night and the city has a lively nightlife

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Medina:
The medina of Marrakech is the center and heart of the city of Marrakech. Covering a total area of 600 hectares, is one of the largest medina in Morocco and Africa's most populous North. The urban development and the specific direct result of the virginity of the total land area which was built in the eleventh century. Around a military camp, the QSAR El Hajar, and a contract, which increased in a kasbah in the twelfth century to protect the repeated attacks of the Berber tribes of the plain of Haouz, the sustainable asso Almoravid hegemony. The famous walls of the ancient city of Marrakech has seen major changes in the choice of the dynasties. Therefore, new doors were repeatedly drilled (Bab in Arabic). Today, the height of the walls varies between 8 and 10 meters and spread over a total distance exceeding 19 km. The recent fashion of riads, the traditional Moroccan around a central courtyard has generated profound sociological in the medina of Marrakech, where the price of m² achieved. Therefore, an important and growing small homes Marrakech is driven by speculation in "exile" outside the walls. On the other hand, there is a phenomenon of the densification of housing in the medina. However, it is hard to attend a museumification of the medina, much less. In fact, the success of growing tourism in Marrakech medina lasting revitalize attracted many young people in the labyrinth of the medina. Thus, it appears that more than 40,000 artisans working in various areas geographically themed medina. The Mellah in the southeast of the medina, was and remains today, to a lesser extent, the Jewish quarter of Marrakech. Far from being a ghetto, Jews included some unions more and when the history of Marrakech became the specialty of this community (Weaver's work is an example of this phenomenon). It was founded in 1558 under the reign of Moulay Abdellah, near the palace in time, as was the case in Fez, for example, the Sultan to better protect them. Les Jardins de l'Agdal from the south adjacent to the Royal Palace was established since 1156 by the official historian of the Almohad dynasty Ya'is for El Haj, the man who was originally from the prestigious Koutoubia. The term "Aguedal" also means "garden" in general by the Berbers, the description of the gardens did not win as Aguedal unique name in the late eighteenth century. Its existence, to the misuse of time is closely related to the skilful management of water resources in it. Therefore, the extraction of groundwater is guaranteed late eleventh century by a dense network of khetarras, later assisted by a more elaborate system of Aghmat viaducts, located further south in the direction of the Ourika valley. Finally , storage of rainwater was carried out by the two large reservoirs, the oldest, is the Chamber, used to train troops to swim across the Gibraltar Strait.
Gueliz
Gueliz district takes its name from Jbel Gueliz, low mass of sandstone located northwest of the old medina in the name Berber. This was the first neighborhood outside the walls, once reserved for the dead. Built around the current avenue connecting the Place Mohammed V of Foucault and the Bab Nkob Gueliz Jbel, Gueliz district where most of the banks and shops of Marrakech. The post, located until 16 November also is a building dating protectorale the same way that the old market Guéliz recently moved to give rise to complex Carré Eden (commercial, residential and hotel). Marrakech Plaza in front of the post, instead of November 16 and will soon host a number of European brands in fashion and clothing (Zara, Etam ...). Gueliz whole neighborhood have been classified by the property of I + 5 wilaya area, there is a massive and rapid destruction of almost all inherited from the villas protectorale time accompanied by intense speculation.
The Hivernage:
Located southwest Gueliz l'Hivernage district this neighborhood abritant opulent villas and many resorts such as Sofitel, Sheraton, Golden Tulip Farah mention that prestigious. Le poumon l'Hivernage district that formerly Avenue Mohammed VI Avenue France and recently extended to rejoindre southeast along this road Ourika Agdal walls. This large and imposing tree-lined hosts Théâtre Royal, Palais Congress and the big new station.
Avenue Mohamed VI:
Although freshly launched in May 2004, five kilometers Tronçon Avenue Mohammed VI Avenue Menara link to Ourika road voit rapidly develop many residential and hotel complex high standard. . C'est Also along Avenue Mohammed VI construite fut more African nightclub, Le Pacha Marrakech Marrakech institution empowered to permanently acquire its new status and place of branchée jeunesse "clubbers". C'est ici fut finally built the first multiplex to Marrakech this Megarama, ainsi aux happening two "grands" cinemas furent Marrakech and the Colosseum in Gueliz Daoudiate Cinema Rif. Marrakech City s'est entendu recent years with new neighborhoods west of Highway Essouira. As Massira 1.2 et3.hay azli and hay as SOCOM and douars environnant Cherki and Douar Douar Berrada

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Bab Aghmat
Bab Agnaou
Bab Ahmar
Bab Aylen
Bab Berrima
Bab Doukkala



Bab Ech Charia
Bab Ed Debbagh
Bab El Jédid
Bab El Khémis
Bab El Makhzen
Bab El Raha



Bab Er Rharaza
Bab Er Robb
Bab Fteuh
Bab Ighli
Bab Ksiba
Bab Nkob
Bab Shoushiga
Bab Taghzout

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