Located in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, in the Province of Ouarzazate, the Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou attracts many people both from Morocco and outside of Morocco. Built with towers and heavy doors, it is a striking example of the architecture of South Morocco.
Merzouga
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Merzouga is a village in the Sahara Desert and offers visitors a chance to see Erg Chebbi which is a set of sand dunes that reach up to 350 meters high. It is where overnight camel trips into the Sahara begin. Visitors can see the exquisite sunrise and sunset beyond the massive dunes and enjoy
Rabat was designated as an Imperial City in the 18th Century by the Sultan who built the Dar al-Makhzan Palace. At that time, the capital was moving frequently between Rabat, Fes and Marrakech. Since 1956 and the demise of the French protectorate, Rabat has been Morocco’s political and administrative capital.
Volubilis is a partly excavated site of Roman ruins situated near Moulay Idriss. It grew rapidly under Roman rule from the 1st century AD. The city expanded with the growth of its main industry, olives and olive oil, resulting in the construction of many beautiful townhouses with large mosaic floors. In the 2nd century
Meknes was named the Imperial Capital under the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail following his accession to the Sultanate of Morocco and before the Capital was relocated to Marrakesh. The sultan turned Meknes into a impressive city in Spanish-Moorish style
Tangier is Morocco’s northernmost city. Located on a promontory, it is only 20 miles from Spain and offers frequent ferry service, including day trips to a few Spanish port cities. It is a melting pot of cultures from north Africa, Spain and France, and as the ‘Door of Africa’, it has an interesting and exotic