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Morocco Essentials

Explore Morocco’s diverse heritage through its imperial cities and natural landmarks. Highlights include the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, featuring the world’s second-tallest minaret, and the 11th-century Chouara Tannery in Fez’s ancient medina. The list covers the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the 12th-century Hassan Tower in Rabat, and the vibrant Jemaa El-Fna square in Marrakesh. Architectural landmarks like the 14th-century Ben Youssef Madrasa and the monumental Bab Mansour gate showcase intricate Moorish and Islamic craftsmanship.

Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 14th largest in…

Jemaa El-Fna

Large historic square featuring vibrant traditional markets, street performances, and a rich cultural atmosphere. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Medina of Fez

Fes el Bali is the oldest walled part of Fez, the second largest city of Morocco.

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…

Majorelle Garden

This 1920s artistic garden is a true paradise hidden in the middle of the city.

Medina of Marrakesh

This cramped and lively ancient town centre is where you get the real taste of Moroccan culture and the way of living.

Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan (Arabic: صومعة حسان; is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco.

Tanerry Chouarra

Dating back to the 11th century, this is the largest and oldest tannery in Fez. It features numerous stone vats filled with natural dyes and liquids used to process sheep, goat, and camel hides using traditional methods.

Bahia Palace

Historic 19th-century palace and garden complex renowned for its intricate Moorish and Islamic architecture and decorative artistry.

Ouzoud Falls

Ouzoud Falls is the collective name for several waterfalls in the province of Azilal in Morocco.

Bab Mansour

Bab Mansur al-'Alj or Bab Mansour is a monumental gate in the city of Meknes, Morocco.

Ben Youssef Madrasa

This Islamic school dating back to the 14th century is the Morocco's largest one. It used to accommodate students in 130 dormitory cells.

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a mausoleum located across from the Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco.

Royal Palace

The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco.