Morocco has a number of tourist spots like Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakesh within the country. Morocco is a country with its own history, its shimmering light and its extraordinary art. An ideal gateway for the rest of Africa, it is also an entry point for Europe. The major tourist attractions in the country are open-air markets having in store the appealing rugs, woodwork, jewellery and leather products said to be the best in the world. Morocco is a perfect trekking tourist destination. The country also provides excellent opportunities for skiing; Oukaimeden, 70km from Marrakesh being the best ski station. The other sport activities include white-water rafting, surf fishing, surfing and windsurfing. The weather is favourable for traveling throughout the year; still the winter months from October to April are the most popular months amongst the visitors. For visitors fond of Skiing then the ski season lasts from December to March. Rabat is the most frequently visited town in the country. The most famous tourist spot is the Tour Hassan, the incomplete minaret of the great mosque built by Yacoub al-Mansour. The Kasbah des Oudaias, the former palace converted into a museum of traditional art overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It has Chella, Morocco's best Archaeology Museum and also the remains of the ancient city of Sala. Casablanca is another port city with wide boulevards, public parks and the striking Mauresque (Moorish) civic buildings. Casablanca's medina is worth a visit whereas the Hassan II Mosque is one of the largest in the world. The oldest and one of the imperial cities of Morocco - Fes is known for its labyrinthine streets enabling you to discover the new pathways. The cultural city of the Morocco - Marrakesh is famed for its markets and festivals. Visit the Place Djemaa el-Fna with the rows of open-air food stalls where the mouth-watering aromas fill the air. The souqs (markets) in Marrakesh are among the best in Morocco. The other important tourist places are Almoravid-style Koubba Ba'adiyn mosque annex, the magnificent Koutoubia mosque and the Palais Dar Si Said (Museum of Moroccan Arts).