Places
Explore Morocco through a wider place library: heritage sites, sacred places, national parks, coastal landmarks, lagoons, waterfalls, valleys, caves, oases, dunes, gardens and Sahara landscapes. Cities and towns have their own complete register.
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Cities, regions and official administrative regions have their own registers. This page focuses on landmarks, landscapes, heritage sites, nature places, parks, lagoons, valleys, oases and Sahara places.
Cities & Towns Register
For Morocco’s cities, towns and destination chapters, start with the dedicated city register.
Open pageRegionsEditorial Regions
Browse Exotic Morocco’s cultural travel regions: imperial cities, Atlantic coast, Rif, Mediterranean, Atlas and Sahara.
Open pageOfficial regionsOfficial 12 Moroccan Regions
Use the administrative-region view for local Moroccan, diaspora, school and research navigation.
Open pageRoutesRoutes & Travel Ideas
Connect places through routes: imperial cities, Atlantic heritage, Rif coast, Atlas, oases and Sahara.
Open pageAncient, UNESCO, sacred and architectural heritage
Archaeological sites, kasbahs, palace districts, scholarly quarters, gardens, gates and historic monuments that anchor Morocco’s cultural memory.
Volubilis & Moulay Idriss
Roman ruins, sacred hill town and Meknès-region memory.
Open pageUNESCOAït Ben Haddou
Ksar architecture, earthen building and southern caravan-route heritage.
Open pageAlmohad heritageTinmel Mosque
Mountain mosque and Almohad memory in the High Atlas.
Open pageArchaeologyLixus
Ancient Atlantic site near Larache, linked to Phoenician, Roman and Loukkos histories.
Open pageArchaeologyBanasa
Roman-era site in the Gharb plains near the Sebou river world.
Open pageArchaeologyThamusida
Ancient river-site near Kénitra and the Sebou corridor.
Open pageRabat heritageChellah
Marinid necropolis and ancient layers beside Rabat.
Open pageRabat heritageKasbah of the Udayas
Fortified Atlantic kasbah, Andalusian garden and Bouregreg memory.
Open pageAlmohad / royalHassan Tower & Mausoleum
Unfinished Almohad minaret, royal mausoleum and Rabat landmark.
Open pagePortuguese heritagePortuguese Cistern of El Jadida
Subterranean cistern and Mazagan’s Atlantic architectural memory.
Open pageAtlantic rampartsSkala de la Ville, Essaouira
Ramparts, cannons, ocean wind and Essaouira’s fortified medina identity.
Open pageArchaeologyAghmat Archaeological Site
Pre-Marrakech political and trading memory at the foot of the Atlas.
Open pageCaravan heritageSijilmasa Ruins
Historic Tafilalet trading site connected to trans-Saharan routes.
Open pagePrehistoryTaforalt Cave
Important prehistoric cave landscape in the eastern Rif/Oriental corridor.
Open pageMeknès landmarkBab Mansour
Monumental imperial gate and one of Meknès’s strongest visual symbols.
Open pageMoulay Ismail heritageHeri es-Souani & Royal Stables
Granaries, stables and engineering memory of imperial Meknès.
Open pageMarrakech heritageBen Youssef Madrasa
Scholarly architecture, carved cedar, stucco and zellige in Marrakech.
Open pagePalace architectureBahia Palace
Courtyards, painted ceilings and late Moroccan palace craftsmanship.
Open pageSaadian heritageEl Badi Palace
Ruined royal palace, vast courtyards and Saadian political memory.
Open pageDynastic heritageSaadian Tombs
Royal necropolis, carved decoration and Saadian Marrakech identity.
Open pageGarden heritageMenara Gardens
Historic basin, olive groves and Atlas-facing Marrakech landscape.
Open pageGarden heritageAgdal Gardens
Royal garden landscape and hydraulic memory in Marrakech.
Open pageKasbah routeTaourirt Kasbah
Ouarzazate kasbah, southern architecture and route memory.
Open pageAtlas kasbahTelouet Kasbah
High Atlas palace-kasbah linked to caravan roads and mountain politics.
Open pageFès viewpointsBorj Nord & Marinid Tombs
Fès defensive and hillside viewpoints over the old city.
Open pageCraft heritageChouara Tannery
Living leather-craft site and one of Fès’s most recognisable artisan places.
Open pageScholarshipAl Quaraouiyine Quarter
Scholarly, spiritual and urban memory at the heart of Fès.
Open pageNational parks, protected nature and biodiversity
Morocco is not only cities and monuments. Its protected areas link mountains, cedar forests, Rif cliffs, Atlantic wetlands, desert parks, bird habitats and highland lakes.
Toubkal National Park
High Atlas park around Jbel Toubkal, Morocco’s highest mountain.
Open pageNational parkAl Hoceima National Park
Rif Mediterranean cliffs, coves and marine-influenced biodiversity.
Open pageNational parkTalassemtane National Park
Rif mountain landscapes, fir forests and Chefchaouen-area nature.
Open pageNational parkTazekka National Park
Taza-area forests, caves, mountain scenery and Middle Atlas/Rif gateway.
Open pageNational parkIfrane National Park
Middle Atlas cedar forests, lakes and highland biodiversity.
Open pageNational parkKhenifra National Park
Middle Atlas lakes, cedar zones and Zayan highland landscapes.
Open pageNational parkSouss-Massa National Park
Atlantic dunes, river mouths, argan landscapes and birdlife south of Agadir.
Open pageNational parkKhenifiss National Park
Southern Atlantic lagoon, desert coast and Saharan bird habitat.
Open pageNational parkIriqui National Park
Saharan dry lake, desert steppe and routes toward Erg Chigaga.
Open pageNational parkDakhla National Park
Southern coastal-desert habitats linked to the Dakhla region.
Open pageNational parkHaut Atlas Oriental National Park
Eastern High Atlas mountain ecosystems between Midelt, Imilchil and high plateaus.
Open pageUNESCO geoparkM’Goun UNESCO Global Geopark
Central High Atlas geology, valleys, dinosaur tracks and cultural landscapes.
Open pageWetland reserveSidi Boughaba Reserve
Lake, dune and forest reserve near Mehdia and Kénitra.
Open pageWetland lagoonMerja Zerga / Moulay Bousselham
Major Atlantic lagoon and birding landscape near Moulay Bousselham.
Open pageLagoonMarchica Lagoon
Nador’s great lagoon, linking Mediterranean water, wetlands and urban coast.
Open pageRiver mouthMoulouya River Mouth
Eastern Mediterranean river-mouth habitat near Saïdia and Ras El Ma.
Open pageMiddle Atlas lakeDayet Aoua
Lake landscape near Ifrane, cedar routes and mountain leisure.
Open pageMiddle Atlas lakeAguelmame Azigza Lake
Highland lake near Khenifra with forested slopes and Zayan landscapes.
Open pageNorthern coast, Rif and Mediterranean places
The Mediterranean and Strait corridor is broad: Tangier, the Strait, Tétouan/Tamuda Bay, Rif coves, Al Hoceima, Nador and Saïdia all belong to this wider northern sea map.
Cap Spartel
Tangier headland where Atlantic and Strait horizons meet.
Open pageCoastal caveCaves of Hercules
Mythic coastal caves near Tangier and Cap Spartel.
Open pageStrait mountainBelyounech & Jbel Musa
Dramatic coast-and-mountain landscape facing the Strait gateway.
Open pageStrait heritageKsar Sghir Coast & Fortress
Historic coastal fortress area between Tangier and Ceuta.
Open pageMediterranean coastTamuda Bay
Tétouan-area bay linking M’diq, Cabo Negro, Martil and seaside resort life.
Open pageMediterranean resortCabo Negro
Tétouan-area resort coast and green seaside slopes.
Open pageMediterranean beachMartil Coast
Local seaside life and Mediterranean beach culture near Tétouan.
Open pageRif coastOued Laou Coast
Small Mediterranean town and river-mouth coast between Tétouan and the Rif.
Open pageRif coastEl Jebha Coast
Rif coastal town, coves and sea-road atmosphere toward Al Hoceima.
Open pageRif coveCala Iris
Quiet Mediterranean cove and small fishing-beach atmosphere.
Open pageAl Hoceima beachQuemado Beach
Urban bay beach below Al Hoceima’s cliffs.
Open pageAl Hoceima beachSfiha Beach
Wide Mediterranean beach facing island silhouettes and Rif landscapes.
Open pageEastern coastRas El Ma
Mediterranean coastal spot between Nador and Saïdia.
Open pageEastern beachSaïdia Beach
Long Mediterranean beach resort known as an eastern coastal escape.
Open pageOriental natureTafoughalt–Zegzel Caves
Beni Snassen mountain, cave and valley landscape near Berkane.
Open pageTaza caveFriouato Cave
Deep cave system linked to Taza and Tazekka-area geology.
Open pageRif waterfallsAkchour
Waterfalls and mountain walks near Chefchaouen.
Open pageNatural bridgeGod’s Bridge, Akchour
Rock arch and hiking landscape in the Akchour valley.
Open pageAtlantic coast, lagoons and ocean landmarks
From the Strait and Sebou river mouth to Essaouira, Souss-Massa, Legzira, Khenifiss and Dakhla, the Atlantic layer is one of Morocco’s major identities.
Mehdia Beach & Sebou Mouth
Atlantic beach and river-mouth layer connected to Kénitra and the Sebou.
Open pageLagoonOualidia Lagoon
Atlantic lagoon, oysters, calm water and coastal food culture.
Open pageAtlantic beachSidi Kaouki
Open Atlantic beach and wind-sport atmosphere south of Essaouira.
Open pageEssaouira coastCap Sim & Diabat Coast
Dunes, headland, beach walks and Essaouira’s southern coastal edge.
Open pageIsland landscapeEssaouira Islands
Island silhouettes, sea birds and protected offshore identity of Essaouira.
Open pageAtlantic bayAgadir Bay
Modern Atlantic resort bay and Souss coastal gateway.
Open pageSurf coastTaghazout / Anchor Point
Surf village identity and Atlantic point-break culture north of Agadir.
Open pageRiver / birdlifeSouss-Massa River Mouth
Atlantic river-mouth landscape and birding corridor south of Agadir.
Open pageAtlantic capeCape Rhir
Headland and coastal road marker north of Agadir.
Open pageAtlantic cliffsLegzira
Red cliffs, beach light and southern Atlantic landscape near Sidi Ifni.
Open pageWild beachPlage Blanche
Long wild Atlantic beach between Guelmim and the desert coast.
Open pageDesert coastTarfaya / Cap Juby Coast
Aviation memory, desert shoreline and South Atlantic atmosphere.
Open pageSouth AtlanticLaâyoune Atlantic Coast
Urban coast and Saharan maritime corridor near Laâyoune.
Open pageLagoonDakhla Lagoon
Mythic southern lagoon, wind sports, oyster culture and desert-sea horizons.
Open pageDakhla landmarkDragon Island, Dakhla
Iconic island silhouette in the Dakhla lagoon landscape.
Open pageDakhla landmarkWhite Dune, Dakhla
Bright dune-and-lagoon landscape and one of Dakhla’s signature views.
Open pageDakhla beachPuerto Rico Beach, Dakhla
Southern Atlantic beach south of Dakhla with open desert-sea atmosphere.
Open pageSouth AtlanticBoujdour Lighthouse Coast
Lighthouse coast and Saharan maritime identity.
Open pageAtlas valleys, waterfalls, lakes, gorges and caves
This section prevents the Atlas and interior from being reduced to a few names. It links high mountains, Middle Atlas lakes, waterfalls, gorges, valleys, caves and oasis approaches.
Atlas Mountains
Highland routes, passes, valleys and Amazigh cultural landscapes.
Open pageHigh AtlasMount Toubkal & Imlil
Morocco’s highest mountain area and major trekking gateway.
Open pageHigh Atlas valleyOurika Valley
River valley, mountain villages and day-route landscape from Marrakech.
Open pageWaterfallsSetti Fatma Waterfalls
Waterfalls and mountain walking above the Ourika Valley.
Open pageWaterfallsOuzoud Waterfalls
Major waterfall landscape in the Azilal / Middle Atlas area.
Open pageHigh Atlas valleyOuirgane Valley
Red earth, reservoir views and mountain villages southwest of Marrakech.
Open pageHigh Atlas valleyAït Bouguemez Valley
Highland valley known for villages, fields and M’Goun approaches.
Open pageMountain lakeBin el Ouidane Lake
Blue reservoir, cliffs and Beni Mellal–Azilal mountain landscape.
Open pageNatural bridgeImi n’Ifri Natural Bridge
Natural arch and gorge landscape near Demnate.
Open pageValley / gorgeDadès Valley
Road of kasbahs, dramatic rock forms and southern Atlas scenery.
Open pageGorgeTodra Gorge
High limestone walls, oasis palms and Tinghir valley routes.
Open pageOasis valleyZiz Valley
Palm valley and gateway route between Midelt, Errachidia and Tafilalet.
Open pageOasis valleyDrâa Valley
Long palm-oasis corridor, kasbahs and caravan-route memory.
Open pageValley cultureRose Valley / Kelaat M’Gouna
Rose landscapes, spring festival culture and southern valley identity.
Open pagePalm groveSkoura Palm Grove
Kasbahs, palms and oasis architecture near Ouarzazate.
Open pageOasisFint Oasis
Quiet palm oasis close to Ouarzazate and volcanic-looking hills.
Open pageAnti-AtlasTafraout & Ameln Valley
Granite boulders, Ammeln villages and Anti-Atlas identity.
Open pageAnti-Atlas gorgeAït Mansour Gorges
Palm-filled gorge route near Tafraout.
Open pageCave systemWin-Timdouine Cave
Large cave and underground-water landscape in the Agadir/High Atlas region.
Open pageThermal / waterSidi Harazem Springs
Spring landscape and modernist resort memory near Fès.
Open pageThermal placeMoulay Yacoub Springs
Thermal spring townscape and wellness route near Fès.
Open pageOases, kasbah routes, Anti-Atlas and Sahara dunes
Southern Morocco is far more than one desert image. This section gathers dunes, dry lakes, palm groves, granaries, Anti-Atlas valleys and oasis corridors.
Moroccan Sahara Desert
Dunes, desert routes, camp culture and southern horizons.
Open pageDunesErg Chebbi
Merzouga-area dune system and one of Morocco’s best-known Sahara landscapes.
Open pageDunesErg Chigaga
Wilder dune landscape reached through M’Hamid and desert tracks.
Open pageDesert gatewayM’Hamid Dunes
Desert-edge dunes and nomadic-route atmosphere beyond the Drâa Valley.
Open pageOasis regionTafilalet Oasis
Date palms, ksour, dynastic memory and southeastern oasis routes.
Open pageDesert lakeLake Yasmina, Merzouga
Seasonal desert lake and dune-edge reflections near Erg Chebbi.
Open pagePalm groveZagora Palm Grove
Drâa-side palm landscape and gateway to southern routes.
Open pageOasisAkka Oasis
Anti-Atlas/Saharan oasis and rock-art route atmosphere.
Open pageOasis corridorTata Oases
Southern oases, ksour and desert-approach landscapes.
Open pageGranary heritageAmtoudi Granaries
Fortified agadir granaries and canyon village landscape in the Anti-Atlas.
Open pageOasis / sacredAssa Oasis
Saharan-oasis townscape and spiritual route in the south.
Open pageEastern oasisFiguig Oasis
Palm groves, ksour and borderland oasis architecture in the far east.
Open pageSahara lakebedIriqui Dry Lake
Dry lakebed, desert track and Erg Chigaga route landscape.
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