Morocco

Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world. One of 9 World Heritage Sites in Morocco!… see moresee less

This amazes me every time I see it. The goats here climb this tree to eat the fruit. The problem is that they can't digest a certain nut that's in the fruit so herders follow them around all day and remove the nut from their waste. The nut is then ground into oil and used in products like cosmetics.This amazes me every time I see it. The goats here climb this tree to eat the fruit. The problem is that they can't digest a certain nut that's in the fruit so herders follow them around all day and remove the nut from their waste. The nut is then ground into oil and used in products like cosmetics. Think about that next time you're putting on your make-up!… see moresee less

There are 99 turns in this 18-mile road and every one a doozy. In fact, if you zig when you should have zagged here you could be facing a 500-foot drop, so keep your eyes on the road! Add to this the "loose" adherence to road rules in Morocco, not to mention a few wayward animals and a few There are 99 turns in this 18-mile road and every one a doozy. In fact, if you zig when you should have zagged here you could be facing a 500-foot drop, so keep your eyes on the road! Add to this the "loose" adherence to road rules in Morocco, not to mention a few wayward animals and a few enterprising vendors (no, we're not kidding) and you've got a pretty challenging drive on your hands.… see moresee less

The thread and yarn sold in the souk are just gorgeous, so if you're into crafts or knitting, stop by.

This is probably a bad place for both vegetarians as well as the faint of heart. The smell at the tannery is, well, not good as it's where animal skins are processed to eventually be used as leather goods. That said, it's a fascinating place to see in action.

Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, Founded in the 9th century and home to the oldest university in the world, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marrakesh as the capital of the kingdom. The urban fabric and the principal monuments in the medina – madrasas, fondouks, palaces, residences, mosques and fountains - date from this period. Although the political capital of Morocco was transferred to Rabat in 1912, Fez has retained its status as the country's cultural and spiritual centre. One of 9 World Heritage Sites in Morocco!… see moresee less

While this stunning mosque may look ancient, it was actually completed in 1993.