Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Morocco, Morocco

June 11, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

Coordinates: 32°N 6°W / 32°N 6°W / 32; -6
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1. Ouarzazate Solar Power Station

Ouarzazate Morocco
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Ouarzazate Solar Power Station

2. Feddan Park Tetouan

Avenue Alger, Tetouan Morocco +212 5399-61460 [email protected] http://feddanpark.ma/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Feddan Park Tetouan

Reviewed By DanielD525 - London, United Kingdom

Just outside the Medina but only just, with Bab Tut gate a two minute walk away. Views can be obtained of the White Dove by just casually sitting on the bench and looking up at the continuous white buildings with the mountain as a gorgeous back drop. The park is not a green park itslef, but a complete pedestrian zone that encounters mainly locals enjoying social time. Not too sure of its construction but it seems fairly new and gladly not ultra modern with plenty of arabic design evident to see. Such as mosaic tiling on the benches and floor, also situated in the middle is a white sheltered arch that has a a definition but not in English, and palm trees that cover the radius of the park. Came here in the day and felt completely safe. Hardly any tourists here which is definitely the case of missing Tetouan's hidden gem..

3. Centre d'art Le Real Mogador

2 Rue Mehdi Ben Toumert, Essaouira 44000 Morocco +212 627-229115 [email protected] http://www.lerealmogador.com
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Centre d'art Le Real Mogador

Ex-Consulate of Italy, this riad has unique architectural features for the medina of Essaouira. A visit is required! Real Mogador offers exhibitions of both Moroccan and foreign artists. Said Ouarzaz, an artist of recognized talent (twice exhibited in Arab World Institut (Paris), King museum of Antwerp,... until Singapore & China), is there permanently: a retrospective of more than 100 paintings is in progress; this is THE EXHIBITION TO SEE in Essaouira. Regular performances are announced on Facebook (Francois.j.Real). Music is part of concept & place! Others artists (musicians, actors, writers,...) are often invited. Soon it will be possible to drink coffee, tea,... or eat home mad fresh salads, cakes,...

Reviewed By 173JenniferG - Noordwijk, The Netherlands

Le Real Mogador was the highlight of our visit to Essaouira! It is a stunning building with absolutely beautiful artwork. I went back 2 times within my stay. The owner is lovely and very willing to let us view the unique artwork. A very special experience!

4. Medersa Ben Youssef

Ben Youssef Square, Marrakech 40000 Morocco +212 644-727244 http://www.medersa-ben-youssef.com/
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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!

5. Medina of Fez

Fes 30000 Morocco http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/170
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4.5 based on 9,433 reviews

Medina of Fez

The city’s ancient quarter is an intricate maze of streets lined with open markets, shops and mosques.

Reviewed By 254peterc254 - Trinidad, United States

Fabulous...! From the world-famous (and moderately odorous) leather tannery to exotic (to us) food stalls to the best mint tea we had - the Fez Medina is truly a remarkable experience. Think in terms of thousands (literally) of small, winding, unnamed, and often vigorous alleyways, walkways and occasional streets, that grew largely organically over hundreds of years. To get the most out of this experience, we would recommend hiring a guide. Our tour included sampling many of the very interesting (and tasty) foods - including preserved beef, some just-cooked wonderful stretchy bread, figs, other sweets, pickles - and a honey tasting of a dozen different honeys. Not far from tannery is a small mint tea shop, which made (without question!) the best and most interesting mint tea we had in Morocco - the shop consists of about 4 stools, a small bench, a wonderful, large copper pot, a small burner - and the fabulous and personable proprietor. Delightful! The tannery is quite a visual (and, um, fragrant) experience. Truly one of the highlights of a Moroccan experience!

6. Mausoleum of Mohammad V

Boulevard Abi Regreg, Rabat 10030 Morocco
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4.5 based on 2,501 reviews

Mausoleum of Mohammad V

Reviewed By ogerkan - New York City, United States

Located on a large hilltop alongside the Hassan Tower complete with ceremonial guards on horseback and foot, the Mausoleum of Mohammad V is an impressive site. Plan on walking the square and observing the exquisite exterior prior to entering to pay your respects.

7. Essaouira Ramparts

Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
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4.5 based on 2,401 reviews

Essaouira Ramparts

These ramparts provide a glimpse into how this old seaport village was fortified against invasion.

Reviewed By yiannava - Nicosia, Cyprus

A lovely walk along the alleys lead you to the top of the wall to the ramparts , where the original cannons are still to be found there.

8. Essaouira Fishing Port

Essaouira 44000 Morocco
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4.5 based on 2,139 reviews

Essaouira Fishing Port

As one of Morocco’s main fishing centers, Essaouira’s port is a major attraction.

Reviewed By Wrappo - Worthing, United Kingdom

This is one place you need to visit as all the elements of Essaouira come together with fish the restaurants and people come together The catch of the day is sold and the people come here to buy and socialise. the effect is magical althoug be careful of the ever present gulls.Bream shark prawns lobster langostines plus many other species I could not identify.

9. Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/444
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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.

10. Rahba Kedima Square

Marrakech 40000 Morocco
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4.5 based on 519 reviews

Rahba Kedima Square

This is a bazaar which mostly offers spices and other specialty goods.

Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan

This was one of the most interesting squares of Marrakech Medina. It’s French name is Place des Épices because it has many apothecaries in it. It used to be a grain market in it’s heydays. Besides cosmetics, oils and spices you can find weird stuff like dried leeches and scorpions, zebra skins, live chameleons and turtles, tusks and strange twigs. Most of these are used sihacen, or black magic. You can find shop’s selling local Viagra, bizarre potions, and age old herbal remedies. There are basket stalls and Amazigh hat shops located here too.

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