Fortified village (ksar) along old caravan route, UNESCO site since 1987. Featured in Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones.
Founded in 859 AD, the oldest continuously operating university in the world according to UNESCO and Guinness World Records.
High Atlas range with peaks over 4000m including Toubkal (4167m), Africa's highest north of Kilimanjaro. Hiking, skiing, Berber villages.
Most spectacular gate in Morocco. Built 1732 under Moulay Ismail. Marble columns from Volubilis incorporated into structure.
19th-century palace with stunning Moroccan-Islamic architecture. 150 rooms, courtyards, and gardens decorated with zellige tiles and carved cedar.
Largest Islamic college in North Africa (founded 14th century). Stunning examples of zellige, stucco, cedar carvings.
Base camp for Toubkal trekking. Traditional Berber villages with hammams, mint tea on terraces, mule trekking.
Point where Atlantic Ocean meets Mediterranean Sea. Famous lighthouse from 1864. Caves of Hercules nearby.
Ancient cave complex where mythology says Hercules slept. Sea-opening shaped like Africa map.
Mountain town in Rif region painted entirely in shades of blue. Founded 1471 as a fortress against Portuguese.
Largest tannery in Fes, dating from the 11th century. Famous for its colorful dye pits visible from surrounding terraces.
Lush green valley between High Atlas and Anti-Atlas with kasbahs, ksars, and palm groves. Often called "Valley of the Roses".
Saharan sand dunes reaching 150m high near Merzouga. Famous for camel treks and desert camping under stars.
UNESCO site since 2001. 18th-century walled coastal city. Famous for its blue boats, ramparts, gnawa music festival.
Second-largest mosque in Africa. Tallest minaret in the world (210m). Built on the Atlantic Ocean — non-Muslims can enter.
Incomplete 12th-century minaret meant to be the largest in the world. 44m tall (of planned 86m). Symbol of Rabat.
World-famous square in Marrakech, UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral Heritage. Daily transforms from market to open-air theater with snake charmers, musicians, storytellers.
12th-century fortress overlooking the Atlantic. Whitewashed houses with blue accents reminiscent of Greek islands. UNESCO Heritage.
Largest mosque in Marrakech with iconic 77m minaret dating from 1199. Sister structure to Giralda in Sevilla and Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Botanical garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle, restored by Yves Saint Laurent. Famous for its cobalt blue villa and exotic plants.
UNESCO World Heritage since 1981. World's largest car-free urban zone. Home to the oldest continuously operating university (Al Quaraouiyine, 859 AD).
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Historic walled city with bustling souks, Koutoubia Mosque, palaces, and Jemaa el-Fna square.
Historical gardens dating to 12th century with central pavilion, olive groves, and reflection pool with Atlas Mountains backdrop.
Series of waterfalls totaling 110m drop in Middle Atlas. Surrounded by olive trees and Barbary macaques.
Official residence of King Mohammed VI. Built 1864. Visible from outside, surrounded by Mechouar square with cannons.
Royal necropolis from 16th century, sealed up by Sultan Moulay Ismail and rediscovered in 1917. Stunning tilework.
Historic walled city at northern tip of Africa. Famous Casbah Museum, Petit Socco square. Inspired Bowles, Burroughs, Kerouac.
Series of limestone canyons up to 400m deep in Atlas Mountains. Popular for rock climbing, hiking, and Berber village visits.
Protected area in Atlas Mountains. Trekking to Jbel Toubkal (4167m), Africa's highest peak north of Kilimanjaro.
Best preserved Roman ruins in Morocco, UNESCO site since 1997. Ancient city with intact mosaics, temples, and basilica.