After independence, in 1964, shortly Zanzibar and Tanganyika merged to form the nation of Tanzania. In 1995, one-party rule came to end with the first democratic elections held since the 1970s. Zanzibar’s popular opposition and semi-autonomous status have led to two contentious elections since 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers’ claims of voting irregularities.

Tanzania’s size is 945,087 square km. The terrain consists of a central plateau, plains along coast, with highlands in the south and north. From tropical along the coast, the climate varies to temperate in the highlands. The lowest point of Tanzania is at the Indian Ocean, 0 m, while the highest point is Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro standing at 5,895 m.

Tanzania is bordered by three of the continent largest lakes: Lake Tanganyika (the second deepest in the world) in the west, Lake Victoria (the second-largest freshwater lake in the world) in the north, and Lake Nyasa (Malawi) in the southwest.

Tanzania top attaractions:

1. Zanzibar

2. Lake Eyasi

3. Tanzania National Parks

4. Mount Kilimanjaro

Introduction

In Morocco’s North Atlantic coast, Asilah is the most wonderful beach town. The city is very popular in the summer months with Moroccan vacationers who flock to its sandy beaches. The houses are white-washed and the city walls are covered in colorful murals, which is making this town look like at home in Greece. In every summer a popular cultural festival is held here. Other highlights include small shops, medina, the ramparts and sure the beaches.

As Tangier and Tetouan close neighbours, this bustling cities has turned out to be so easy-going as it is. There are plenty of hustlers and tourists around, but in all Asilah is a place to be relaxed. This place is worth a stop on your journey in Morocco, but you should think of visiting the city only in summer time: So far winters can be unpleasant in north Moroco, and even more so close to the sea.

With whitewashed houses, Asilah resembles many places in Greece, broken by some blue wall or door painting. Generally, in many areas the standard is higher than in Morocco. This is the place to hangout for artists, and you will spot many traces of their activity while walking around the place, like paintings on house walls. Through festivals of different kinds, Asilah is also working on getting visitors to the place. One of them is held in August every year being the best, where music and artwork are the main ingredients. Sure, summer is the time to visit Asilah.

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