18 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Morocco
Few places inspire wanderlust like the colorful country of Morocco, where bright blue cities, Sahara dunes, maze-like medinas, mounds of spices, and much, much more exist in a space slightly larger than California. Here, 18 photos of the North African nation that offer just a glimpse of the country—and will make you want to fly across the Atlantic as soon as possible.
Terraces in the Imlil Valley, High Atlas Mountains
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Mounds of colorful spices in the Marrakech souk
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The magic of the Sahara Desert
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Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
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Argan trees of the Souss Valley of southwestern Morocco—and the goats that famously climb the branches to eat the fruit
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The walls of UNESCO World Heritage Site Aït Benhaddou in Ouarzazate province
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A selection of Moroccan slippers in the Marrakech medina
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Golden gates of Fez's Royal Palace
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Jardin Majorelle, a 12-acre, cactus-filled Marrakech garden once owned by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The hairpin roads of the Dadès Gorges, High Atlas Mountains
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Tangier's Cap Spartel lighthouse and view of the Mediterranean Sea
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Bahia Palace, Marrakech
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Ceramics from the maze-like medina of Fez
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The arched sandstone and wild Atlantic coastline of Legzira Beach
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Ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, situated near Meknes
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Moroccan coffee, a common sight at outdoor cafes around the country
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El Jadida, a 16th-century warehouse converted into a water reservoir
Caitlin Morton has been writing about travel for nearly a decade, with bylines in Vogue, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, TripSavvy, Real Simple, and more. She enjoys baked goods, Ireland, orange nail polish, and horror movies. One time she held the door open for Ian McKellen, which is as close to... Read more