This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.

This art shopping center still boasts pieces of its past as a textile factory.

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

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

The other side is actually green.

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

The last of a gourmet supermarket chain, this store helped spark California's Food Revolution.

The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

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

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

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

The city walls of Salé lead to the ruins of this seaside "bastion of tears."

This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.

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

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

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