Northern Morocco is where Europe meets Africa or, more precisly, where Andalucian culture meets berber traditions. Between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean coast? the Hispanic-influenced cities contrast starkly with the wild landscapes of the Rif Mountains. In the towns? stylish urbanites mix in markets and squares with the more traditional Rifians who come to sell their produce. TANGIER  is a place all its own, with memories of intrigue and dreams, its stories and scandals involving bad boys and femme fatales, lawlessnes and beauty, inspired many writers, filmmakers and artists. Elegant TETOUAN  and attractive CHEFCHAOUEN  have preserved their Andalucian heritage? as have the seaside towns of ASILAH  and LARACHE . And spain still holds five enclaves along the Rif coast: Ceuta, Melilla and three small, ininhabited islets. The Rif Mountains form a barrier between the Mediterranean world and central Moroccan culture. The ruined settlements of many foreign powers, from Phoeni...
 
 
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