Morocco
Morocco is best known for historic medinas like Marrakech and Fez, along with Sahara desert tours. Casablanca is a modern city, while Tangier is a port city close to Europe, each with its own character.
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Rabat
Rabat is the capital of Morocco. As the country's central city, it serves as a convenient base for exploring destinations across Morocco.
30 sights 9 guides Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Casablanca
Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, faces the Atlantic Ocean. True to its name, "White House," its coastal cityscape leaves a lasting impression.
33 sights 9 guides Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Marrakech
Marrakesh sits in central Morocco, known for the iconic Jemaa el-Fnaa square and Koutoubia Mosque. It's full of exotic sights, from the Jardin Majorelle to the old royal palace.
29 sights 9 guides Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
Tangier
Tangier lies on Morocco's northern coast, with seaside attractions like Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. Its cathedral and mosque are also worth visiting.
25 sights 9 guides Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport
Fez
Fez lies inland in northern Morocco, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Its old town, encircled by hills and stretched along a river, is a delight to wander through.
34 sights 9 guides Fes-Saïss Airport (FEZ)
Top sights in Morocco
Temples & religious sites
Hassan II Mosque
The largest mosque in Morocco, located in Casablanca, and one of the biggest in the world. Its 200-meter minaret is the tallest anywhere, visible from far away.
Temples & religious sites
Koutoubia Mosque
The Koutoubia Mosque is Marrakesh's largest mosque, and its minaret is regarded as the city's defining landmark. Visible from almost anywhere in Marrakesh, the spire makes a handy reference point for exploring the old town.
Parks & gardens
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Jemaa el-Fnaa is a square in Marrakesh's old town, a great stop while strolling through the city center. It's a place where you can soak up the local atmosphere.
Parks & gardens
Majorelle Garden
The Majorelle Garden is a 10,000-square-meter botanical garden in Marrakesh, created by French painter Jacques Majorelle over roughly 40 years starting in 1923. The grounds also include a Cubist-style villa built in the 1930s.
Nature
Cape Spartel
A headland 12 km west of Tangier, marking the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar and the northwesternmost point of the African continent. Here the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and visitors can explore both the lighthouse and the Caves of Hercules.
Heritage & monuments
Chellah
This medieval Islamic site sits in the heart of Rabat, Morocco. Once a necropolis, it's a peaceful place to wander and take in centuries of history.
Parks & gardens
Menara gardens
A historic garden in Marrakech, first laid out in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty. Its large reservoir and adjoining pavilion form scenery so beautiful that it holds UNESCO World Heritage status.
Castles & palaces
El Badi Palace
A palace ruin in Marrakesh, Morocco, built in the 16th century on the orders of a Saadi sultan. Its lavish decoration, using materials brought in from as far as Italy and Mali, lets visitors sense the grandeur of the old royal court.
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