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14 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 15 JULY 2018 TRAVEL MOROCCO is a captivating country filled with a variety of different elements, making it a fascinating place to visit. It is a popular tourist haunt due to its close proximity to Europe. In fact, it has everything you'll find in the more typical Medi- terranean destinations of Eu- rope with many African extras thrown in. Situated in North Africa, it is associated mainly with desert, but also boasts lush green hills, lakes, and moun- tain ranges. We suggest you take time to explore the follow- ing cities. They all have their own unique spin on Moroccan adventure and are absolutely worth the visit. Casablanca Casablanca is a city for trav- ellers who would like to feel like a local, rather than a tour- ist. It will leave you feeling like you stepped into a time ma- chine. It is the largest city in Morocco, hence tourists need to make an effort to discover its hidden details. Due to its French colonial history, the city has a more European feel when compared to the rest of the country. It has a very cos- mopolitan dining and night- life scene, and the Corniche area, in particular, has some of the trendiest spots. There are also places where one can watch traditional dances and music. Whilst in Casablanca, one should also take a tour of Mosque Hassan II, one of Morocco's top architectural wonders. Fes Fes is the third largest city in Morocco; the oldest of Mo- rocco's imperial cities with a fascinating collection of ur- ban centres built across the ages. It largely consists of two old medina quarters, Fes el Bali and Fes Jdid, and mod- ern urban area of Ville Nou- velle constructed during the French colonial era. Fez is mostly famous for its ancient walled part, Fes el Bali, a car- free urban area and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is the best-preserved medina in the Arab world. It is packed with Islamic architecture and is the home to the world's oldest university. Its narrow street design is the result of its ancient heritage, with some sections only two feet wide, where also riding a bike is lim- ited. Marrakesh Marrakesh, the most eclectic city and cultural capital of Mo- rocco, is a modern mix of Mo- roccan and international cul- ture with the most diversity of delicious international food and beautiful architecture in the medina. It is home to the coun- try's most intriguing sites and museums, bellowing mosques, bustling squares, manic mar- kets and gleaming palaces. It is a whole experience in itself. There are plenty of things to do and see in both the medieval and modern parts of town. At the top of the list is Jemaa el- Fnaa, the main square of Mar- rakesh and a marketplace lo- cated in the medina quarter. Here, vibe changes throughout the day. In daylight hours, it is mostly a marketplace with wa- ter sellers, orange juice stalls and snake charmers. Later on in the day, the entertainment increases. Chleuh dancing boys arrive on the scene, storytell- ers share tales and peddlers with medicines and magicians also become part of the enter- tainment. The square becomes more crowded as evening be- gins to fall. Chefchaouen – The Blue City Chefchawoen, a small city sit- uated in Northwest Morocco, in the beautiful Rif Mountains, is renowned for its beautiful streets made up of Moroccan blue paint. The tradition of painting everything blue dates back to the Jewish community that settled there in the 15th century. This picturesque town is said to be the most peaceful town in Morocco, where one can get lost in the blue fairytale. Nestled right in the hillside, the city offers a quick access point to great trail, making it an ex- cellent base for hiking, where one can climb up into the mountain villages. Two readers have the chance to win a complimentary return ticket each for travel on any scheduled Air Malta flights (excluding taxes and charges). All you have to do is answer the question below and send in your name, mobile number and email address to: Maltatoday competition, Air Malta plc, Sky Parks, Malta International Airport, Luqa, LQA 4000. The closing date is 27 July. casablanca Air Malta fares to Casa- blanca start from €58 per way, including taxes and charges. Flights operate every Mon- day and Thursday. Question: How often does Air Malta fly to Casablanca this summer? a) Two times a week b) Four times a week c) Six times a week Mobile Number Name Email TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY