A mythical garden that once grew the golden apples of wisdom is said to have existed in this ancient Moroccan city.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.

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.

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.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

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

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

A tribute to the man who lit himself on fire and ushered in the Tunisian Revolution.

Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

This former cathedral is now a bustling library packed with students and pigeons.