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From the colours and snake charmers of Marrakech’s infamous medina, to the religious hive of Fez and even a camel safari through the Sahara Desert, discover the wonders and be ‘wowed’ by Morocco’s ways.
Wonders of Morocco
Of all Morocco's magnificent sites, eight particularly stand out: those which are officially registered on Unesco's World Heritage list.

Protecting and handing down

Since 1975, the UN has identified, protected and preserved extraordinary places or monuments in Morocco that have an exceptional value for humanity. To the north, you can admire the unrivalled medina of Tétouan. UNESCO naturally selected it for having maintained its unique style, a blend of Andalusian and Arab influences.

Towards Volubilis

Heading southwards, stop at Meknès, a friendly imperial city. The impressive 11th century old town, with its superb eclectic architecture, has been on the list since 1996. A few kilometers further, you may admire the remains of the Roman Empire's town planning genius. Volubilis is the largest ancient site of Morocco, the best preserved and the most evocative... The medina in Fez, with an age-old appearance but still full of life, has also been selected by Unesco. The first Moroccan site to join the list in 1981, its Islamic layout is a model in its genre.
VIDEO – A short compilation of video we captured during our stay in Morocco…
Enjoy!

From the colours and snake charmers of Marrakech’s infamous medina, to the religious hive of Fez and even a camel safari through the Sahara Desert, discover the wonders and be ‘wowed’ by Morocco’s ways.


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Two other prestigious places are on the Atlantic coast: the old Portuguese town of Mazagan and the Essaouira medina. Finally, in the centre of the country, you will find the sumptuous Place Jema El-Fna in Marrakech and the astonishing Aït-Ben-Haddou ksar, in the region of Ouarzazate. All the regions of Morocco have been honored by at least one Unesco classification. So whatever your destination, you can be sure to be close to one of the most prestigious sites in the world.


Marc Burba shared a photo of this family walking past a high wall of the medina. "The holes are used as birdhouses," he pointed out.Joanne Huang shot this while "relaxing at the outdoor swimming pool of Amanjena while enjoying the Moroccan-style architecture. The vibrant culture, wonderful people, amazing food, and the breath-taking sights alone would be more than enough reasons for me to go back again and explore the rest of Morocco!"Marc Burba shared a beautiful perspective shot of a man climbing up Borj Nord Hill with Fez in the background.Jessie Faller-Parrett took this photo in the early evening after arriving at one of the remaining fortress walls in the Atlantic Coast city of Essaouira. "A beautiful seaside town with a European feel, Essaouira offers a relaxed atmosphere, great fresh seafood and beautiful scenery."Marc Burba snapped a shot of shoes for sale in a leather shop. Leather tanneries are a common sight throughout Morocco.Marc Burba captured this ancient view. "The Basilica of Volubilis served as a courthouse," he said. Joanne Huang shared a lovely sunset shot from the rooftop of Hotel Les Jardins de La Koutoubia. "Morocco is a very historic and magical place that has a profound respect for its traditions and culture, while hints of modernity can be picked up here and there."Jessie Faller-Parrett "took a two-day, two-night camel trek into the desert and rode camels, spent the nights in camps with Berber families, ate wonderful meals, hiked sand dunes, and saw an endless sky of stars."Marc Burba took this photo of a popular site in Fez. "The water clock in Fez medina dates to the 1350s. It was undergoing restoration."Marc Burba felt compelled to snap a shot of this couple in Fez. "A young couple enjoys the sunset from the Borj Nord Hill. An old cemetery is below them."David O'Neill took this photo of Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in Morocco and West Africa. This view "demonstrates the progression along the lip of the basin with some other hikers in the foreground."Jessie Faller-Parrett snapped a shot of this view at dusk. "The square in Marrakech is a fascinating spot, day or night, complete with food vendors, snake charmers and performers. Found a spot on a balcony, drank mint tea and watched the day-to-night transition for nearly four hours -- what a scene!"iReporters share photos they captured of Morocco's majestic beauty during their adventures. Marc Burba took this photo of a stone archway that leads to the main road of Volubilis. These Roman ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site. "It was sunny and extremely hot, but because of that we had this amazing site almost all to ourselves."

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