Morocco, Africa (Point of interest)

Opened in 1997, the Marrakech Museum displays archaeological artefacts, ceramics, jewellery, traditional weapons, historic documents and calligraphy, as well as contemporary art exhibitions. After enjoying the exhibits, visitors can relax in armcha... Continue reading →

Marrakech's Ali ben Youssef Medersa is a well-preserved 16th-century theological school. Originally built in the 14th century, Sultan Abdullah el Ghallib rebuilt it almost completely, adding refined details in the carved cedar, stucco plasterwork a... Continue reading →

The lavishly decorated Bahia Palace in Marrakech was built in the late-19th century as a harem's residence by Si Ahmed ben Musa. It is set in extensive gardens and features the key elements of Moroccan architecture - light, symmetry and water. The... Continue reading →

Marrakech's Dar Si Said Museum houses displays encompassing the quintessence of Moroccan art and craftsmanship. Exhibits include finely worked silver Berber jewellery, embroidered leather, pottery, marble, elegant cedar wood furniture and exquisite... Continue reading →

Agadir marble, Tafraoute granite and Murano glass are incorporated into the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca's Sour Jdid district, the world's biggest religious monument after Mecca and Prophet's Mosque. A laser beam shines nightly towards Mecca from... Continue reading →

The sub-tropical Jardin Majorelle is probably the most beautiful garden in Marrakech. Initially laid out by French painter and plant collector Jacques Majorelle, today it features bamboo, towering palms and huge cacti along with a goldfish pond sus... Continue reading →

The tranquil Jardin Menara in Marrakech is a perfect place to escape the hustle of the city and enjoy a picnic. Its wide olive groves are surrounded by a loam wall and a mesmeric pool lies in the middle.... Continue reading →

The Jardins de L'Agdal in Marrakech date back to the 12th century and are home to olive, citrus and other fruit trees, surrounded by pisé (mud and clay) walls. There are great views of the Atlas Mountains in the distance.... Continue reading →

Koutoubia Mosque is the largest in Marrakech and the city's principal landmark. Although it is closed to non-Muslims, its impressive structure is still worth a look from the outside and the surrounding area is ideal for an evening stroll. The mina... Continue reading →

Founded by Italian design duo Fabrizio Bizarri and Alessandra Lippini in 1998, Ministero del Gusto in Marrakech is a modern art gallery, design studio and showroom. One-off pieces of furniture and jewellery by artists from around the world are exhi... Continue reading →

Casablanca's Moroccan-Jewish Museum in the Oasis district opens up the community's history, religion and culture. There is a large room holding Moroccan-Jewish photography, art and sculpture. Have a close-up look at an elaborate marriage contract, ... Continue reading →

Casablanca's largest park, the Parc de la Ligue Arabe in the Lusitania district is dotted with pergolas and has paths closely lined with palm trees swaying in the coastal breeze. Rest with a fruit juice in one of its cafés.... Continue reading →

In the heart of the pink-walled Marrakech Medina is the central square Place Djemaa El Fna. This is the city's liveliest night-spot, which transforms from a daytime bus station and market to an open-air theatre of folklore in the evening. As the s... Continue reading →

Centrally located, Place Mohammed V is Casablanca's main square. A hive of activity day and night, the square is surrounded by public buildings in Mauresque and early 20th-century Art Deco style. Buildings here include the post office, Palace of J... Continue reading →

The Ramparts (old city walls) of Marrakech have been standing since the 13th century and are the best examples of fortress walls in Morocco. Tour them at sunset to see the baked walls take on a deep orange hue. The rampart gates provide stunning e... Continue reading →

Marrakech's Saadian Tombs were created by Sultan Ahmed el Mansour of the Saadi Dynasty in the late-16th century as a cemetery for himself and his successors. In all, there are 66 indoor tombs, decorated with intricate mosaics. The central Hall of ... Continue reading →

The stark white Sacré-Coeur Cathedral in Casablanca's Lusitania district ceased being used as a church after Morocco's 1956 independence. Built in 1930 in Neo-Gothic and Art Deco styles, it has sharp angles. Climb the minaret-like towers for unbea... Continue reading →

Reached at low tide only, the Sidi Bou Abderrahmane Shrine is hidden inside a white-walled village spread over a rocky outcrop off Casablanca's coast. Pilgrims and spiritual seekers flock to its mysterious tombs where archaeological digs have unvei... Continue reading →