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

Unusual
Attractions
in Morocco

The Tree Goats of Morocco

The Tree Goats of Morocco

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

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Items for sale in a blue alley in Chefchaouen. (magda-maciek/Flickr)

Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen

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

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Tradition in the mountains

Kasbah du Toubkal

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

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Inside the Todra Gorge

Province de Tinghir, Morocco

Todra Gorge

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

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Tin Mal Mosque

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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Lala at Volubilis

Meknes, Morocco

Volubilis Archaeological Site

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

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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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Tiznit Province, Morocco

Legzira Beach

Rocky Atlantic beach home to a stunning stone arch.

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This Moroccan butter ferments underground for years and smells like blue cheese.

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