Morocco's must-sees

Rabat

Kasbah of the Udayas Gate

A monumental Almohad gate opening onto an Andalusian quarter of blue-and-white lanes.

Casablanca

Hassan II Mosque

One of the largest mosques in the world, set facing the Atlantic Ocean.

Marrakech

Majorelle Garden

An iconic botanical garden of intense blues, once the home of Yves Saint Laurent.

Tinghir

Todgha Gorges

Dizzying cliffs carved by the river, a paradise for hikers and climbers.

Marrakech

Hot-air balloon flight

An unforgettable sunrise over the palm grove and the peaks of the Atlas.

Fès

Fez el-Bali Medina

The largest medieval pedestrian zone in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Dakhla

Dakhla Lagoon

A turquoise expanse between desert and ocean, a world-class kitesurfing spot.

Essaouira

Ramparts of Essaouira

The city Skala and its fishing port, buffeted by the Atlantic trade winds.