Our beautiful Morocco is full of wonders. Nature, seas, majestic mountains, small pieces of paradise, and especially imposing and resplendent monuments that testify to our common history. We all agree history is rich in anecdotes and vestiges. A History that, in the end, represents us and defines our identity.
Discover the 8 Moroccan monuments that you should all know.
1.Timguist
Located in the Agadir region, Timguist is an imposing collective granary more than 900 years old. In the past, it weaned from the food deposit of 300 families.
2.Tinmel
Located at the top of the Atlas Mountains, Tinmel was once the stronghold of the Almohads. A sort of well-positioned headquarters that allowed them to watch out and repel the enemy in case of attacks.
3. Kasbat Amergou
Located in the region of Taounate and dating from the time of the Amoravids, Ksbat Amergou is a fortress built around the 12th century. A marvel of national heritage.
4. Taforalt Cave
In the region of the eastern Rif, not far from Berkane, is the cave of Taforalt. Discovered in 1908, this cave contains remains dating back to 20,000 years BC.
5. Ksar Al Majaz
For those who do not know, Ksar Al Majaz is a military fortress built in the 11th century by the Almoravids. The construction of this stronghold was intended to embark Muslims to Spain. It is at this place that the Moorish people who had been expelled from Andalusia disembarked.
6. Kasbat Boulaouane
Kasbat was built by Moulay Ismail in 1710 to ensure the security of the region.
7. Aghmat
Located 30 kilometers from Marrakech. Aghmat is an archeological site that served as a place of exile of the fallen Spanish kings.
8. Mosque of Sheikh Ma El Ainine
Founded in 1898 by Ma El Ainin, this mosque is located in the region of Es Semara.