10 Historic Sites in Morocco That You Shouldn't Miss

August 11, 2021 Terina Blouin

Coordinates: 32°N 6°W / 32°N 6°W / 32; -6
Restaurants in Morocco

1. Medersa Ben Youssef

Ben Youssef Square, Marrakech 40000 Morocco +212 644-727244 http://www.medersa-ben-youssef.com/
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 9,198 reviews

Medersa Ben Youssef

Reviewed By 194fs - London, United Kingdom

Recommend a visit to this very beautiful building - the tiles and architecture are fantastic and worth a visit!

2. Medina of Essaouira

Beach Essaouira Beach, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
Excellent
60%
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33%
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4.5 based on 4,484 reviews

Medina of Essaouira

Dar Zahira is a beautifully restored and charming riad for up to 6 persons. You'll get a private & cosy place for you and your travel companions.

Reviewed By Robinsons33 - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Always enjoyable to visit the medina Less hassle than in Marrakesh Corona has hit the medina and significant places have ceased trading or closed for reductions of the transmission. Which in turn has increased the poverty a bit but not threatening just quite sad to have been before the pandemic and thoroughly enjoyed every area. There is hope in the town and it’s a beautiful place with friendly people Always happy to return

3. Chellah

Rabat Morocco
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,534 reviews

Chellah

Reviewed By J0anned568 - Canberra, Australia

This site in Rabat is well worth a visit and is of considerable historic interest. Getting there by private bus (or car) was tricky towards the middle of the day because local traffic was in log-jam in a nearby intersection so allow time for this or walk. Leaving was even more difficult as we needed to turn left out of the ruins and we had to go the long way around the block and that took 20 mins to get back to essentially the same spot but on opposite side of the road. The site is Arabic/Islamic ruins set among older Roman ruins. They are beautifully presented having been integrated into a botanic garden. The ruins are at the bottom of a hill reached by a 'steepish' sloping path with some steps. The ground within the ruins is uneven, so less mobile people need to be careful. We had our own guide, and I suggest making sure that you can get information about the site online or out of guide books otherwise you will wander around and not realise what you are looking at. I don't recall any signs to point out different elements. Good winter rains meant that the area was covered by wildflowers and wonderful yellow-coloured lichens. Storks were perched on large stick nests and were often engaged in mating activities with lots of noise and fanfare. Take time to wander as you can catch site of mosaics and other features. It as worth visiting the pond with eels (good apparently for fertility) and we gave the local woman some money to feed the cats. It was very peaceful and a great place to spend a quite time. It was not very busy during our visit in late March.

4. Kasbah des Oudaias

off Rue des Consuls, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,206 reviews

Kasbah des Oudaias

Reviewed By AngelIoannou - Sydney, Australia

This area is great for walking. Excellent views over river and Atlantic Ocean Narrow lanes with blue and white lime wall colours Ensure you stop at Cafe Maure for mint tea and delicious selection of Morrocan cakes The Andulasian Gardens are also beautiful

5. Tamegroute

Valle du Daraa, Zagora Morocco +212 662-200975 http://www.traveltamegroute.net
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4.5 based on 240 reviews

Tamegroute

Excursions dans le sud du Maroc et dans le desert, decouverte du peuple berbere, stages de darbouka, de cuisine marocaine et de poterie. / Trips in the South of Morocco and in the desert, discovery of Berber culture, workshops of cookery, darbouka drums and pottery.

Reviewed By T1695SAjamesh - Helsinki, Finland

Along the way to Erg Chegaga and we stoped by Tamgroute. It is used to be an old library and saw the manufacturing of pottery. The guide was very informative, we feel not rush to buy. Well recommended.

6. Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/444
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,680 reviews

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

Every North African town has a kasbah, a traditional administrative building made from mud and straw. This one, nestled against the High Atlas Mountains, is among the most impressive of its kind.

Reviewed By sparklesandshoes - London, United Kingdom

In modern days, it indefinitely quite out of the way – with the closest town of Ourzazate 25 miles away but I learned during our hike to the top of the Kasbah that it used to be on the main caravan route between Marrakesh and the Sahara Dessert which makes more sense. Speaking of hike, I was told we were visiting a town which is why I wore a pretty maxi dress, not really the right clothes for this type of visit – which included a trek across a stream, a dusty climb, and a ladder – so don’t let the pictures fool you. When we visited in early October the Ounila River, which separates the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou from the small city where most residents now live, was running low so we were able to cross it by simply walking across sand bags locals had placed in the flow. Once inside the gates we made our way through narrow alleys and passed crowded houses on our way to the top, surrounded by clay brick the whole time. And even though I am not a Game of Thrones fan, someone had shown me a few of the famous scenes that were filmed there so I made sure to get photos with them. As you scroll you may also recognise the backdrop from dozens of other movies, notably Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Prince of Persia, and Kingdom of Heaven.

7. Palacio da Bahia

5 Rue Riad Zitoun el Jdid, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Excellent
45%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 13,185 reviews

Palacio da Bahia

After your hammam at Mythic Oriental, come for a stroll in this extravagant 19th century palace. You’ll be able to prolong your relaxation with the beauty and quiet offered here.

Reviewed By awais1989 - London, United Kingdom

Very beautiful palace, definitely worth visiting, the unique North African artistry and intricate designs are all over the palace

8. Tazotas

El Jadida Morocco http://www.pierreseche.com/tazotas_memoire_battais.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Tazotas

9. Grenier Fortifie Agadir

Agadir Morocco
Excellent
53%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Grenier Fortifie Agadir

10. Chaim Pinto Synagogue

Mellah of Essaouira, Essaouira Morocco
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Chaim Pinto Synagogue

Reviewed By ksarman - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

located in the Mellah former jewish area inside the medina this place need your support, all around the buildings are collapsed due to the lack of maintenance and the strong weather condition, the guide is so helpful and knows a lot about jewish culture and the city history take time to discuss with him, nice ambiance, so spiritual

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