{"id":61847,"date":"2018-12-13T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=61847"},"modified":"2018-12-11T09:02:41","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T17:02:41","slug":"geocaching-country-souvenir-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/geocaching-country-souvenir-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Geocaching country souvenir: Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_62015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62015\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-62015 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/morocco.jpg\" alt=\"Morocco Geocaching country souvenir\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/morocco.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/morocco-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morocco Geocaching country souvenir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morocco is known for its sweeping desert landscapes, towering mountains, and ancient cities. Within the same country, you could be shivering cold while someone else is putting sunscreen on to protect them from the sun\u2019s rays. Many Hollywood movies have taken place here and Morocco hosts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/ma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nine UNESCO World Heritage sites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now, it has another accolade: an official Geocaching country souvenir.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few facts about this beautiful country:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Tourism-g293734-Marrakech_Marrakech_Tensift_El_Haouz_Region-Vacations.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marrakech<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Morocco, also referred to as the \u201cRed City,\u201d requires sun protection all year-round due to the intense sun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city of Casablanca was made famous by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0034583\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Hollywood film<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It is regarded as one of the best films of all time and won the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture in 1942. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morocco has its highs and lows in terms of elevation. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/ShowUserReviews-g488109-d507426-r115359091-Mount_Toubkal-Imlil_Marrakech_Tensift_El_Haouz_Region.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jebel Toubkal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the highest point in the country at a prominent 4,165 m (13,665 ft) and at its lowest point is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sebkha_Tah\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sebkha Tah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dipping below sea level by 55 m (180 ft). This country also hosts Africa\u2019s highest ski resort. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a lot of ground to cover in Morocco, here are three geocaches recommended for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ouzoud Waterfalls<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EarthCache | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coord.info\/GC21VQ7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GC21VQ7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/p\/default.aspx?guid=94e4d0d1-34dc-4809-ad76-43ba1a21135d&amp;wid=7862d5ab-0852-4637-9f76-1e17d45a8f2e&amp;ds=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silvana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | D2 \/ T2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-61853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ouzoud-collage-656x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ouzoud-collage-656x656.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ouzoud-collage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ouzoud-collage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ouzoud-collage-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ouzoud Waterfalls are located in the epitome of an oasis, surrounded by trees and vibrant desert life. This is a multi-tiered waterfall system and the EarthCache on-site educates you on how it formed. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>By the clock<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coord.info\/GC6XQRB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GC6XQRB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/p\/default.aspx?guid=c55e377c-d7ba-4162-87ce-549d7fdb5607&amp;wid=840c5d8b-f010-45b9-9e84-ef29234df46b&amp;ds=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aziz2002<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | D1.5 \/ T1.5<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-61855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tower-collage-656x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tower-collage-656x656.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tower-collage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tower-collage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Tower-collage-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 20 m (66 ft) tall clock tower in downtown Casablanca is one of the most recognizable architectural landmarks in the famous city. If you\u2019re touring the area, be sure to snag this nano before you leave and snap a photo to remember the square. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Olive tree<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mystery Cache | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coord.info\/GC5CCQ3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GC5CCQ3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/p\/default.aspx?guid=d7af5a6c-1339-41c3-ad75-43cb3769d385&amp;wid=df0fc0d3-90a5-4c47-8576-7cc7f85b06fb&amp;ds=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lingbeek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | D4.5 \/ T4.5<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-61857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/OliveTree-collage-656x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/OliveTree-collage-656x656.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/OliveTree-collage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/OliveTree-collage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2018\/12\/OliveTree-collage-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travelguide-marrakech.com\/menara-gardens\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menara Gardens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has an iconic reflecting pool with views of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/atlas-mountains-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlas Mountains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the background. To solve this Mystery Cache, you\u2019ll need to branch out. Within the garden there are several olive trees and if you\u2019re lucky you just might find the right one, but we\u2019d recommend trying to solve the coordinates. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/five-new-geocaching-country-souvenirs-for-2018\/\">five new Geocaching country souvenirs<\/a> on Monday, December 10, 2018. If you have found a geocache in any of these countries, you automatically receive the souvenir on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/my\/souvenirs.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check out all of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/help\/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&amp;id=29&amp;pgid=792\">Geocaching souvenirs here<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Morocco is known for its sweeping desert landscapes, towering mountains, and ancient cities. Within the same country, you could be shivering cold while someone else is putting sunscreen on to protect them from the sun\u2019s rays. Many Hollywood movies have taken place here and Morocco hosts nine UNESCO World Heritage sites. 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