An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

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

The other side is actually green.

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

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

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

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.

A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

This small monument marks the divide between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost tip of Africa.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

A safari-themed castle in the South African bush with the largest maze in the southern hemisphere.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This imposing memorial contains the remains of Che Guevara — and 29 other guerrillas who died with him in Bolivia.