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Atlas Studios
Atlas Studios, also known as Film City, is a well-known film studio in Morocco. It has been used as a filming location for many international movies and TV shows.
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Rabat
Rabat is the capital city of Morocco, located on the country's Atlantic coastline. It is situated across the Bouregreg River from the city of Salé and forms the Rabat-Salé urban area. With a rich history dating back to the Roman era, Rabat is known for its blend of modernity and traditional Moroccan architecture.
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Erfoud
Erfoud is a city located in eastern Morocco, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. It is a popular destination for travelers seeking to explore the stunning desert landscapes and experience the unique culture and hospitality of the region. Erfoud offers opportunities for camel trekking, visits to the nearby Merzouga Dunes, and exploring the local markets and traditional crafts.
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Merzouga Dunes
The Erg Chebbi Dunes, also known as the Merzouga Dunes, are a stunning natural wonder located in southeastern Morocco. These majestic dunes stretch as far as the eye can see, with some reaching heights of up to 150 meters. The Erg Chebbi Dunes are a popular destination for travelers looking to experience the beauty of the Sahara Desert.
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Khenifiss National Park
Explore the beauty of Morocco's natural reserve at Khenifiss National Park. Located in the southwestern part of the country, this park is home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the unique ecosystems found in the park.
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Ouzoud Waterfalls
The Ouzoud Waterfalls, located in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, are a stunning natural wonder and a popular tourist destination. The falls cascade over a series of rocky cliffs, creating a breathtaking sight and a refreshing mist in the air. Visitors can hike down to the base of the falls, passing by olive groves and encountering local Barbary macaque monkeys along the way.
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Al Qusayr, Egypt
Al-Qusayr is a city and port in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Its ancient name is Yukos Liman (Greek for white port, Λευκός Λιμήν). Al-Qusayr has a long history spanning more than 5000 years, and from there Queen Hatshepsut began her expedition to Punt.
In the sixteenth century, it was ruled by Sultan Selim I, while it still stands in the form of a statue in the heart of the city, and the short is of strategic importance for war, and today it is considered a quiet tourist resort with its sandy beaches, clear waters, coral reefs, and water sports.
Al Qusayr is 138 kilometers south of Hurghada, 139 kilometers north of Marsa Alam, and 73 kilometers north of Marsa Alam International Airport. It had a population of around 20,000 in 1986, and it now has a population of around 50,000.
The name
It is said that the city was given the name "Al Qusayr" because it is the shortest distance between Upper Egypt and the Red Sea, and it was previously the only road connecting them.
Geography
Al Qusayr Port is located 78 km south of Safaga Port, and it is a small bay open to its southeast.
There are no barriers or industrial gates in the port of Qusayr, it is an open port, and there are 4 buoys in the port, all of which are not lit. There are also 2 hooks on the rocky bottom in front of the berth for the rib.
Tourism
Al-Qusayr was a gathering place for Muslim pilgrims from Egypt, the Maghreb, and Andalusia to spend the Hajj in the Hijaz. There is also a group of Christian and Islamic monuments in the city belonging to different eras, for example, there is a castle built in 1799 AD [2],
as well as the tomb of Sheikh Abi Al-Hassan Al-Shazly, which was established in 1892 AD during the reign of Abbas Hilmi II.
Al Quseir history
Al Qusayr has Coptic and Roman ruins in the old Qusayr area in the north at Km 8, and there are also Islamic monuments, which are the castle, as well as some buildings in the center of the country.
Al Qusayr connects the Nile Valley by a 180 km long road that passes through the Hammamet Valley and reaches the city of Qaft in Qena Governorate. In this valley, pharaonic ruins dating back to the era of Queen Hatshepsut, and a gold mine in Wadi Al-Faoukhir.
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El Quseir is a famous tourist destination located in the east of Egypt, 73 kilometers north of Marsa Alam International Airport. There are many things to visit:
- the Shaykh Al-Farran Mosque
- shopping in the souk at El Quseir
- the Ottoman Castle
- El Quseir, El Qadima
- Sheikh Tawfik House
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