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Morocco
A gateway to Africa, Morocco is as diverse as countries can get with craggy mountain ranges, ancient cities, sweeping deserts and a mix of cultures
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From Marrakesh to Fez, Rabat to Casablanca, Morocco is brimming with culture of all kinds. Known for its vibrant colours, from local art to its terrain, pottery to architecture, spices to costume, Morocco is a jewel in the North African crown. A vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary, Marrakesh, known as the Red City, brings its bazaars with their bright colours and oriental scents and will transport you into another
world in the blink of an eye. Horse-drawn carriage rides, sun-soaked terraces, street artists and other activities offer a vibrancy both by day and night. From themed venues to trendy clubs and traditional cultural evenings, the city spoils visitors with its abundance of choice. Fez offers music festivals, UNESCOlisted heritage sites and an array of other delights while the capital Rabat has been dubbed the Green City with its lush botanical gardens.
Jemaa El Fna Market
Aït Benhaddou
Chefchaouen
Its location at the intersection of Europe and Africa make Morocco a crossroads bordered by the waters of the Mediterranean
Malaysia
Vibrant cities, diverse cuisines, beautiful beaches, picturesque islands, lush national parks and wildlife-packed rainforests – Malaysia promises everything and more in a single destination
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board / AS3200
Every year, more than 25 million people visit Malaysia, which is home to an intriguing mix of cultures, ethnicities and religions. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a huge draw for travellers. One of Asia’s most popular tourist destinations, the city’s skyline is dominated by the sleek Petronas Twin Towers – the world’s tallest building from 1998 to 2004. In addition to being an annual host city of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Kuala Lumpur also offers an abundance of noteworthy landmarks, including Lake Gardens Park and the Islamic Arts Museum, which offers one of the
Its location at the intersection of Europe and Africa make Morocco a crossroads bordered by the waters of the Mediterranean and open to the vast stretches of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors will find vestiges of the great Mediterranean civilisations, such as the Roman ruins at Volubilis in the north and architectural works attesting to the old French presence in Rabat. Treasures of Muslim civilisations are also scattered throughout the rest of the country, including the Kasbah of the Udayas, along with many other examples of the myriad dynasties that succeeded one another.
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best collections of decorative arts to be found in the Muslim world. The bustling capital – known for its delicious street food, reliable public transport system and excellent shopping – is also home to various top-quality resorts. Culture enthusiasts, meanwhile, can visit any of Malaysia’s four UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Gunung Mulu National Park, Kinabalu Park, the archaeological treasures of the Lenggong Valley and the historic cities of Malacca and George Town. For many visitors, Malaysia is defined by its equatorial rainforest. Significant
Malaysia has proved its status as a crossroads for many Asian cultures chunks of the jungle – among the most ancient ecosystems on the planet – remain intact, protected by national parks and conservation projects. Tourism Malaysia has heavily promoted the nation’s charms for almost two decades. The global marketing campaign, ‘Malaysia, Truly Asia’, which launched in 1999, continues to ring true as the country has proved its status as a crossroads for many Asian cultures. Kuala Lumpur skyline
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