45 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Morocco - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Morocco

The Tree Goats of Morocco

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

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Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

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Kasbah du Toubkal

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

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Al Haouz, Morocco

Tin Mal Mosque

The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.

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Province de Tinghir, Morocco

Todra Gorge

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

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Meknes, Morocco

Volubilis Archaeological Site

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

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Tiznit Province, Morocco

Legzira Beach

Rocky Atlantic beach home to a stunning stone arch.

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Ouarzazate, Morocco

Atlas Film Studios

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Morocco

Moroccan Camel Burgers

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Moroccan Camel Burgers

Journey into the Marrakesh Kasbah to find this lean, slightly sweet favorite.

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Desert Truffles

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Desert Truffles

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.

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Amlou

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Amlou

Morocco's nutty, decadent spread is made from the prized oil of the argan tree.

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Taguella

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Taguella

A desert dwellers’ delight, this bread gets baked in sand.

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Stories
About Morocco

Olive and banana trees stand tall over broad bean fields.

The Moroccan Food Forest That Inspired an Agricultural Revolution

These ancient forest gardens may be more relevant than ever.

by Eric J. Wallace

The first, almost complete, adult mandible discovered at Jebel Irhoud.

The Oldest Known Homo Sapiens Fossils Now Come From North Africa

New finds are rewriting the story of our species.

by Sarah Laskow