Visit Essaouira

A ten-kilometre beach on the Atlantic, rebuilt modern after the 1960 earthquake, and the Paradise Valley behind.

The world's largest car-free old city.

Moulay Ismail's imperial city: the Bab Mansour gate, the royal granaries and the Roman ruins of Volubilis nearby.

The door of the desert and the film studios of Gladiator and Game of Thrones, next to the Ait Benhaddou kasbah.

Visit Marrakech, a vibrant city in Morocco. Explore the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square (famous for storytellers, musicians, and food stalls at night), wander through the Bahia Palace (19th-century palace with intricate tilework and gardens), shop in the Medina's souks (labyrinthine markets selling spices, textiles, and crafts), and see the Koutoubia Mosque (iconic 12th-century minaret visible across the city).

Visit Fez, Morocco's cultural and spiritual capital. Explore the UNESCO-listed medina of Fes el-Bali, one of the world's largest car-free urban areas, with its labyrinthine alleys and historic gates like Bab Bou Jeloud. See the University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD and considered the oldest continuously operating university. Admire the intricate zellij tilework and cedar wood carvings at the Bou Inania Madrasa, and experience the vibrant tanneries of Chouara, where leather has been dyed using traditional methods for centuries.

Visit Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic hub. See the Hassan II Mosque (one of the world's largest mosques with a 210-meter minaret and glass floor over the Atlantic), explore the historic medina (a UNESCO World Heritage site with narrow alleys and traditional souks), stroll along the Corniche (a scenic waterfront promenade with cafes and beaches), and admire the Art Deco architecture in the city center (built during the French colonial era).

Visit Tangier, a historic port city in northern Morocco. Explore the Kasbah (a 17th-century fortress with panoramic views of the Strait of Gibraltar), wander through the Medina (a maze-like old town with souks and the Grand Socco square), and see the Caves of Hercules (a natural cave with a sea opening shaped like Africa).