Kasbahs, monuments and landscapes

In Morocco’s medinas, history is told through architecture. Fes, Marrakech and other cities hold treasures that speak of past eras. The medina of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of tradition. Among its alleys stands Al Qaraouiyine University, founded in the 9th …

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was built to give the city a great spiritual monument, a symbol of faith and tolerance. Construction King Hassan II laid the first stone on 11 July 1986 and the mosque opened in 1993. It was designed by the …

Ait Ben Haddou is a ksar, a fortified village built of earth and stone, about 190 km from Marrakech near Ouarzazate. It is one of Morocco’s most iconic places and a must-see on the road to the desert. A little history These fortified villages were …

Look up: before you rise great square towers decorated with geometric patterns in relief. Built of mud brick and straw, the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate was one of the residences of the powerful Glaoui family. Inside, you enter a maze of corridors and rooms: originally …

The Valley of Roses, the Dades Gorges and the Todra Gorges are three wonders along the road of a thousand kasbahs (N10). The Todra (Todgha) Gorges are the most famous: here is how to visit them. Getting there The starting point is Tinghir. From there …