Historical sites

Taforalt Caves

Oriental region – Prehistoric site with burial grounds dating back 15,000 years. Morocco was inhabited by Berber (Amazigh) populations long before the arrival of the Phoenicians and Romans. Evidence of their presence is found in caves and rock engravings.

Rock Engravings of Figuig and Aït Ouazik

Anti-Atlas region – Drawings of animals and hunting scenes dating back several millennia. Morocco was inhabited by Berber (Amazigh) populations long before the arrival of the Phoenicians and Romans. Evidence of their presence is found in caves and rock engravings.

Pigeons’ Cave (Taforalt)

Archaeological site where the oldest Homo sapiens in North Africa were found. Morocco was inhabited by Berber (Amazigh) populations long before the arrival of the Phoenicians and Romans. Evidence of their presence is found in caves and rock engravings.

Lixus

Near Larache – Ancient Phoenician and Roman city, famous for its garum fish sauce factories. Phoenicians and later Carthaginians founded trading posts along Morocco's coasts, notably Lixus and Tingis.

Tingis (Tangier)

Ancient Phoenician trading post which later became a Roman colony. Phoenicians and later Carthaginians founded trading posts along Morocco's coasts, notably Lixus and Tingis.

Mogador (Essaouira)

Islet occupied by the Phoenicians around the 7th century BC. Phoenicians and later Carthaginians founded trading posts along Morocco's coasts, notably Lixus and Tingis.

Volubilis

Near Meknès – Roman capital with mosaics, arches, and forums. Morocco was part of the Roman Empire under Mauretania Tingitana, leaving impressive remains.

Sala Colonia (Chellah, Rabat)

Roman city later became a Marinid necropolis. Morocco was part of the Roman Empire under Mauretania Tingitana, leaving impressive remains.

Banasa

Near Kénitra – Ruins of a Roman town with baths and ancient houses. Morocco was part of the Roman Empire under Mauretania Tingitana, leaving impressive remains.

Ruins of Volubilis and Sala Colonia

Briefly occupied by the Byzantines after the fall of the Roman Empire. After the Roman Empire’s fall, Vandals invaded Morocco before being expelled by the Byzantines. Their presence was limited but influential in some regions.

Byzantine Fortresses of Tangier and Ceuta

Military fortifications built by the Byzantines in strategic coastal cities. After the Roman Empire’s fall, Vandals invaded Morocco before being expelled by the Byzantines. Their presence was limited but influential in some regions.

Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss I

Moulay Idriss Zerhoun – Tomb of the founder of Islamic Morocco. Idriss I, descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, founded Fès and introduced Islam to Morocco.

Medina of Fès (Fès el-Bali)

Includes the Al-Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded in 859. Idriss I, descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, founded Fès and introduced Islam to Morocco.

Kasbah of Sefrou

One of the oldest Islamized Berber kasbahs. Idriss I, descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, founded Fès and introduced Islam to Morocco.

Almoravid Wall of Marrakech

Remains of the city's fortifications. The Almoravids unified Morocco and conquered Al-Andalus.

Almoravid Qoubba (Marrakech)

Rare example of Almoravid architecture. The Almoravids unified Morocco and conquered Al-Andalus.

Fortifications of Taza

Strategic military bastion. The Almoravids unified Morocco and conquered Al-Andalus.

Hassan Tower (Rabat)

Unfinished minaret of a vast mosque. The Almohads ruled all of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus.

Koutoubia Mosque (Marrakech)

The largest mosque in Morocco. The Almohads ruled all of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus.

Kasbah of the Udayas (Rabat)

Fortress overlooking the Bou Regreg river. The Almohads ruled all of the Maghreb and Al-Andalus.

Bou Inania Madrasa (Fès)

Famous 14th-century Islamic school with intricate woodwork and tile decorations.

Medersa Attarine (Fès)

Coranic school founded in the Marinid period, renowned for its exquisite architecture.

Borj Nord (Fès)

Fortress built by the Marinids overlooking the city.

Saadian Tombs (Marrakech)

Beautiful mausoleums decorated with colorful tiles and carvings.

El Badi Palace (Marrakech)

Ruins of a vast and lavish palace built by the Saadians.

Kasbah Mosque (Marrakech)

Built during the Saadian period with distinctive architecture.

Royal Palace of Fès

Residence of the current ruling dynasty since the 17th century.

Moulay Ismail’s Kasbah (Meknès)

Impressive fortress and palace complex built by Moulay Ismail.

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