10 · Marrakesch
High Atlas range with peaks over 4000m including Toubkal (4167m), Africa's highest north of Kilimanjaro. Hiking, skiing, Berber villages.
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.
Der weltberühmte Platz in Marrakesch, ein UNESCO-Meisterwerk des mündlichen Erbes, verwandelt sich täglich vom Markt in ein Freilichttheater mit Schlangenbeschwörern, Musikern und Geschichtenerzählern.
Largest mosque in Marrakech with iconic 77m minaret dating from 1199. Sister structure to Giralda in Sevilla and Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Der botanische Garten wurde vom französischen Maler Jacques Majorelle angelegt und von Yves Saint Laurent restauriert. Er ist berühmt für seine kobaltblaue Villa und seine exotischen Pflanzen.
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.
Royal necropolis from 16th century, sealed up by Sultan Moulay Ismail and rediscovered in 1917. Stunning tilework.
Protected area in Atlas Mountains. Trekking to Jbel Toubkal (4167m), Africa's highest peak north of Kilimanjaro.