Discover the Kingdom of Light through the captivating sights that lie across Morocco. From remarkable history to the rolling sand dunes of the Sahara, discover unparalleled experiences on your next escape.
At the foothills of the Rif Mountains sits the whitewashed medina of Tétouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is oft overlooked for the better known medinas of Marrakech and Fes. However, there’s an authenticity to the place that you may struggle to find elsewhere. It’s rather untouched, transporting visitors back in time, with a real local feel to the place. It also displays a fascinating fusion of Moroccan and Andalusian styles, owed its northern location, which can be spied in the architecture and culture of the place. If you want to immerse yourself in Morocco’s past, don’t miss this fascinating historic quarter.
If you’re in Morocco’s bustling capital, find a little peace and tranquility inside the thick walls of the old kasbah. This one in particular, with a history stretching back to the 12th-century Almohad Dynasty, is a white-and-blue wonder, where pretty residential streets intertwine and offer sanctuary from the bustle of the wider city. The Andalusian Gardens to the south of the citadel are particularly pleasant, as are the pretty views across Rabat’s river and coastline.
A vast collection of powdery sand dunes, Erg Chebbi is a remarkable landscape that positively glistens in an array of colours at twilight. A hotspot for camel treks, desert camping and dune surfing, the bright orange sands encourage a whole host of intrepid adventurers.
The ‘windy city of Africa’ was once a bonafide hippy mecca, adored by the likes of Cat Stevens, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix and more. There’s a distinct authenticity to the place; its beaches are overlooked for the Atlantic winds that make it hard to laze around - its seemingly bypassed by the majority of tourists looking for golden sands. But Essaouira isn’t lacking. Instead it offers culture at every turn, whether it’s the spice-laden streets of the souks, the bustling fishing port, or the many galleries and boutiques that attract a culture-hungry international set. It has all the unique trappings of Morocco’s more famous cities, but with a vibe more fitting to its seaside town credentials.
Meknes is a quietly impressive city, which most miss in favour of bustling Fez. The age-old medina is a UNESCO world heritage site, with vibrant souks sat inside vast Moorish walls. This was Sultan Moulay Ismael’s Imperial City, evident in the ornate, intricate design of the medina. It perfectly embodies the style of 17th-century Maghreb fashions, mixing Islamic patterns with European designs. See the sultan’s tomb in the heart of the medina, before losing yourself in the vast scale of the Bab el-Mansour, affectionately called ‘the best door in the world’.
This ancient Amazigh-Roman city is the best preserved archaeological site in Morocco. Discover towering Corinthian columns, intricate mosaics, and long Roman streets where shops and dwellings are still easily identifiable. Walk through the grand gateway and step back in time, following in the footsteps of the ancient world. Volubilis was at the edge of the Roman world, hosting a mix of cultures under one rule. It’s size and grand architecture speaks to its prominence, a gateway to Rome and an outpost at the edge of the unknown.
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