10 · Marrakech
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.
World-famous square in Marrakech, UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral Heritage. Daily transforms from market to open-air theater with snake charmers, musicians, storytellers.
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 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.