Assilah

The city of Asilah or Arzila, or Asilah is one of the Moroccan cities located near the Atlantic coast, it is worth mentioning that it has transformed from a normal city to an important city attracts millions of tourists annually, because of its distinctive services such as: public facilities and buildings, Its population by year 2013 is about 31,825 people, and perhaps the most important feature is the containment of a large art exhibition characterized by its old Andalusian architecture, and in this article we will talk about in general.

The reason for the designation of the original Moroccan name of the various names, where Ptolemy named the name of Azila, Greece and the Phoenicians called the name of Zillis, and for the Moroccan Arabs called the original name, and the Spanish called the name Arthila, and these names are all the name of the pea, which means beauty In the Amazigh language.

 History of the city of Asilah Morocco The city of Asilah was established two thousand years ago, where the Carthaginians and the Phoenicians lived before it became the Roman fortress of Zelis, 40 km south of Tangis. In the tenth century, the Normans came from Sicily, lived there and settled permanently. 1471, because of the supervision of their ships across the Atlantic Ocean, and after the end of the battle of the three kings, which took place in 1578 fell the King of Portugal, San Sibetian early in the battle of the Valley stores, and in 1589 Asilah was able to get rid of the Portuguese occupation by Ahmed Mansour Al-Saadi, Diamonds It was taken by the Spaniards, who continued their occupation of the city in 1961 but were prepared in the same year to the upper state by the Sultan Moulay Ismail. In the 20th century, the city became the stronghold of the Risonian leader who spread his influence over many northern lands. By the Spaniards in 1924, and continued until the declaration of independence.

 The landmarks of the city of Asilah of Morocco represent one of the most important Moroccan cities with its historical and cultural landmarks. It was awarded the Aga Khan Prize for Architecture, due to the beauty of its beauty and the splendor of its alleys, which is overseen by white houses with blue or green windows and is surrounded by ancient walls. And its beauty in the architecture to the Spanish, who left in a remarkable architectural style and distinctive, the most prominent features: Palace of the Rasouni, the ancient city, and Kadiyat Sultan, one of the most modern features, which contains a beautiful circular theater and distinctive, and a huge library built by Prince Bandar bin Sultan .

The culture of the city of Asilah is characterized by its culture. It celebrates many cultural festivals. The most important is the Culture Forum, which is held every year in the city. It is called the Asilah Cultural Forum, which is held every year on a specific date and attended by a large number of politicians and intellectuals of different nationalities.