Things to see in Morocco

273 places worth seeing in Morocco on an illustrated map: Hassan II Mosque, Jbel Toubkal, Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fnaa and Majorelle Garden, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Hassan II Mosque The largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest in the world. The 210 m high minaret is the tallest in the world. It opened in 1993, aft
Jbel Toubkal The park's highest peak at 4167 m, and a popular climb. It is the highest mountain in North Africa and the Arab world.
Koutoubia Mosque Named after the booksellers market that used to be located here. It is said that the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque is to Marrakech as the
Jemaa el-Fnaa The highlight of any Marrakech night. Musicians, dancers, and story tellers pack this square at the heart of the medina, filling it with a c
Majorelle Garden It provides an excellent respite from the hustle and bustle of the city streets, if not crowded by tourists as it sometimes is. The park was
Adrar Stadium This is multi-use but mostly for soccer, with a capacity of 45,480. The home team is Hassania Agadir, playing in Botola Pro the top tier. In
Chellah A city possibly founded by Phoenicians, then occupied by Romans, before becoming a royal necropolis in the Islamic era. After being abandone
Menara gardens A mixture of orchards and olive groves surrounding the water reservoir with the central pavilion which is a popular sight on tourist postcar
Mausoleum of Mohammed V Exquisite mausoleum of the current king’s grandfather, the father of Moroccan independence. Designed by a Vietnamese architect it opened in
El Badi Palace The palace complex is extensive, with ruins, courtyards, underground passages and exhibitions. The terrace offers views over the surrounding
Fez Stadium This multi-use stadium is primarily used for soccer. Its two home teams are Maghreb (top tier) and Wydad de Fès (second tier). The stadium w
Caves of Hercules The caves are a place of stunning natural beauty and great archeological significance. Apparently, this is where the mythical figure, Hercul
Bahia Palace An ornate palace complex built in the late 19th century, with courtyards, gardens, richly decorated rooms and traditional Moroccan architect
Almoravid Koubba A very small but intricate domed pavilion, known for being the only surviving example of Almoravid religious architecture (early 12th centur
The Great Mosque of Taza Mosque in Taza, Morocco.
Saadian Tombs Saadian Tombs. The tombs were built in the 16th century as the dynastic necropolis of the Saadian dynasty. The complex includes the Chamber
Marrakech Museum It's housed in the Dar Menebhi Palace, constructed at the end of the 19th century.
Agdal Gardens It consists of groves of orange, lemon, fig, apricot and pomegranate trees in rectangular plots, linked by olive-lined walkways. Together wi
Ibn Yusuf Mosque The first mosque in Marrakesh was erected at this place by the Almoravid emir Yusuf ibn Tashfin in the 1070s. However, it was almost complet
Andalusian Mosque Dates back to the inception of the city in the 9th century, with the completion of the foundation in 859-860. This makes it one of the oldes
Museum of Moroccan Judaism The only museum devoted to Judaism in the Arab world. Within the museum, visitors can find artifacts of Moroccan Jewry, including the bimah
Ibn Danan Synagogue A synagogue dating from the 17th century, with a Jewish cemetery nearby. There aren't set opening times, but the guardian will let visitors
St. Peter's Cathedral (Rabat) The city's own beautiful art-deco cathedral.
The Great Mosque of Chefchaouen The oldest mosque (built in 1475-76) and the main historic Friday mosque of Chefchaouen. Off limits to non-Muslims.
Dar Batha A former royal palace, commissioned by the Alaouite Sultan Hassan I and his successor Abdelaziz in the 19th century. It was converted into a
The Great Mosque of Tangier A large mosque built in the 17th century, with its minaret rising above the city walls towards the sea. It's not the first place of worship
Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail The mausoleum is on the southwest side of the former Dar al-Kebira Palace, between the inner and outer perimeter walls of the palace. The co
Dar al-Makhzen It is huge, you cannot really visit it (but it is a nice walk), the armed guards might allow you walk from one entrance to another especiall
Museum of History and Civilizations in Rabat This museum houses artifacts from various periods of Morocco's history, including ancient Roman and medieval objects.
Dar Jamaï palace This old palace, now a museum, is at the back of Place Hedim. It now houses a very nicely designed local heritage museum, mainly about music
Slat Al Azama Synagogue Synagogue which is not only a place of worship with a beautiful open courtyard, but also includes interesting displays about Judaism's varie
Sidi Bou Abid Mosque Built in 1917 and decorated with polychrome tiles, this is the mosque right next to the grand socco.
Marinid Tombs The ruins of 14th-century tombs, on a hill with excellent panoramic views over the medina and the wider city, as well as the olive tree line
Rabat Zoo Contains more than 100 species of Moroccan, Saharan and other African animals in open spaces simulating their natural habitats (mountains, d
Dar al-Makhzen Fez Official residence of the King of Morocco in Fez. Closed to the public, but can be seen and photographed from the outside.
Church of Saint Andrew After the first Anglican church got too small, the current one was built behind the Sidi Bou Abib mosque. The church is built in Moorish sty
Funduq al-Najjariyyin Museum of wooden arts and crafts. Many historic items presented in beautiful and spacious Fondouk. The museum has a nice rooftop cafe.
Archaeological Museum of Tétouan Among other things, it displays items found at the excavations of Tamuda, Lixus and the Yebala region.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery Museum
Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakesh Advance bookings must be made online, it is not possible to buy a ticket at the site.
Gran Teatro Cervantes Closed and falling to pieces but take a photo from outside the gates as you pass by on the way up to the Grand Socco.
Church of the Immaculate Conception Built by the Spanish in the 1870s in modernist style, this is the main place of worship for Tangier's Christian community.
Forbes Museum of Tangier This impressive building is nowadays a government-owned residence for visitors. Until 1990 it served as a museum of historical battles with
Musée d'ethnographie à Tétouan Houses Ethnographic Museum (also known as Bab El Okla Museum). A nice, small museum, with dresses, artefacts, furniture, guns, history of Té
Grand Socco A large lively park-like square just southwest of the medina. Next to it there's the Sidi Bou Abib Mosque. Go to the souk on Thursday or Sun
El Glaoui Palace A beautiful run-down palace. Unfortunately, it has infrequent opening times, so dont count on it being accessible.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Tangier Museum showcasing Moroccan modern art, mostly traveling exhibitions.
Tetouan Modern Art Center This museum displays mostly current Moroccan artists, and also Andalusian ones. It is in the nicely renovated old train station of Tétouan a
Fondation Lorin An art museum, or maybe rather an archive related to the history of Tangier opened in 1930 in a former synagogue. In addition to art, there
Hassan Tower Mosque in Rabat, Morocco.

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