On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Some believe that this ancient mural depicts technology far ahead of its time, but in reality it's nothing quite out of place.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

Source for a sizable portion of Egypt's freshwater supply is more than an optical illusion.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

Even King Tut was intrigued by the glass of the Great Sand Sea.

A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

An abandoned outdoor movie theater in the Sinai desert.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

An alien landscape of chalk-rock in the Egyptian desert.

In this desolate valley resides a gorgeous set of rocks sporting a technicolor design.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

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

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

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

The other side is actually green.

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