I Imagined Africa to be Decadent, Yet Its Architecture is Astoundingly Beautiful

Morocco is the first African nation to grant visa-free access to Chinese passport holders, allowing a three-month stay without a visa; one may simply purchase a flight and depart.

Here, the tumultuous Atlantic Ocean yields abundant fisheries, with seafood prices lower than commonplace vegetables. Crabs, larger than one’s head (live and brimming with roe, weighing 3 pounds), are available for 12 yuan apiece. Tuna and conger eels are remarkably inexpensive. Sea urchins and gooseneck barnacles are found freely along the shore, with locals having no interest in gathering them.

The beautiful Mediterranean Sea borders the nation, with Spain directly across the water. The old towns exude the colonial influence of Spain and France, each city possessing its own distinct chromatic palette, a sight to behold.

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Morocco, Rabat, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower (Free Admission)
Exquisite mosaic murals grace the interior, where photography is also permitted. It is truly a sight of beauty.

Wander the vibrant, bustling Arab and Berber quarters, and purchase intriguing artifacts and sample the mysterious street cuisine.
Morocco, Rabat, Rabat Old Market
The kaleidoscopic array of peculiar Berber spices, when burnt, release unique aromas.

Local women, pushing “family heirloom” wooden carts, sell corn cakes, adding to the atmosphere.