{"id":2268,"date":"2017-01-24T16:41:17","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T15:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=2268"},"modified":"2017-01-25T10:11:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T09:11:23","slug":"10-interesting-facts-about-morocco-which-make-it-an-irresistible-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/10-interesting-facts-about-morocco-which-make-it-an-irresistible-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"10 interesting facts about Morocco which make it an irresistible destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Morocco<\/a> is not just a unique destination with incredible scenery and flavorful cuisine<\/strong>. Apart from the hospitality of the Moroccan people, the adventures you will have, the pleasure of enjoying the peacefulness of an African country, the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of a unique culture\u2026 Apart from all of this, Morocco will offer you much more. We here at RIU<\/a> will tell you 10 interesting facts about Morocco.<\/p>\n

\"AGADIR_07_007<\/a>1.\u00a0Did you know that Morocco is an African country with a very young population? The majority of its inhabitants, no more and no less than around 70%, are under the age of 30.<\/p>\n

\u00a02.\u00a0Morocco is the top tourist destination in all of Africa<\/strong>. Each year it receives more than 10 million tourists.<\/p>\n

\"MARRUECOS_04_006<\/a>3.\u00a0If you thought the camel was the country’s primary mode of transportation<\/strong>, you were way off, it’s the donkey. In fact, in Rissani, there is a market just for buying and selling donkeys.<\/p>\n

4. We all know that the largest film set in the world<\/strong> is in Hollywood. However, what you might not have known is that the second largest is in Morocco. Films that have been shot here include Prince of Persia<\/em>, Sahara<\/em> and The Mummy<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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5. Did you know that the Sahara desert<\/strong> is the largest and warmest on the planet?<\/p>\n

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6. The blue houses of Chaouen are famous for their striking colour.<\/strong> Do you know why they are blue? Jewish refugees painted them this colour because they believed it kept the mosquitoes away.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0The quality of Moroccan dates is excellent and that is why they are exported all over the world. More than 90,000 tons are exported each year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

8. If you are invited into a Moroccan home, don’t forget to take off your shoes<\/strong>. Don’t be surprised if you don’t see statues or paintings on the walls, this is customary in the homes of religious Moroccans.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Green tea is the most popular drink in the country<\/strong>. Some people drink tea at all hours since it is a sign of hospitality. One piece of advice: if you are offered tea, never refuse.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0If there is one thing in Morocco, it’s palaces. One which is a must-see is the Villa Majorelle, a jewel of a palace built 90 years ago by the French painter Jacques Majorelle<\/strong> and later bought by the designer Yves Saint Laurent.<\/p>\n

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You will find all this and much more in Morocco<\/strong>. Here is a list of our hotels in this beautiful country: in Agadir and Marrakesh. Discover them!<\/p>\n