Historical Ruins
Morocco’s archaeological landscape spans from the Roman ruins of Volubilis to the medieval Marinid Tombs in Fes. This collection features the 12th-century Almoravid Koubba, the oldest building in Marrakech, alongside the 16th-century El Badi Palace. Coastal defenses include the 18th-century Skala Du Port in Essaouira, while inland sites like Chellah in Rabat and the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate showcase defensive architecture and royal necropolises. These sites represent various dynasties, including the Almoravids, Saadians, and Marinids.
A Volubilis
Volubilis is a partly-excavated Berber-Roman city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes that may have been the capital of the Kingdom…
B Chellah
The Chellah or Shalla, is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south…
C Caves of Hercules
The Caves of Hercules is an archaeological cave complex located in Cape Spartel, Morocco.
D Marinid Tombs
The Marinid Tombs or Merenid Tombs are a set of ruined monumental tombs on a hill above and north of Fes al-Bali, the old city of Fez,…
E El Badi Palace
Historic ruined royal palace from the late 16th century featuring grand Moroccan architecture and remnants of Saadian dynasty grandeur.
F Taourirt Kasbah
A well preserved Kasbah offers a nice insight into the Moroccan history.
G Kasbah of Tifoultoute
The Kasbah of Tifoultoute is a kasbah in Ouarzazate Province, Morocco located 8 kilometres west of the city of Ouarzazate.
H Skala Du Port
An 18th-century defensive bastion in Essaouira featuring a collection of bronze Spanish cannons. Built by Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah, the stone fortification offers views of the fishing port and Mogador Island.
I Almoravid Koubba
The oldest building in Marrakesh and the last example of Almoravid architecture in the city dates back to the 12th century.
J Marrakech Ramparts
See the old fortifications of the Marrakech Medina and understand the importance this city used to have in the past.
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