#AOTrips Morocco October 2019

Film sets, fashion designer-inspired gardens, Roman ruins, oh my!

by samanthachong

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Marrakesh, Morocco

Jardin Majorelle

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

Tony Dunnell

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Meknes, Morocco

Volubilis Archaeological Site

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

Monica Petrus

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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.

Nicholas Jackson

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Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco

Kasbah Aït Benhaddou

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

panquetofobia

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Fes el-Bali

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

leiris

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Casablanca, Morocco

Hassan II Mosque

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

atimian

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Chouara Leather Tannery

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

dzamonja

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University of Al-Karaouine

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

taotaoholmes

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Marrakesh, Morocco

Jemaa el-Fna Square

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

Tony Dunnell

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Marrakesh, Morocco

Saadian Tombs

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

Tony Dunnell

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Al-Attarine Madrasa

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

Tony Dunnell

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Marrakesh, Morocco

Bahia Palace

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

Tony Dunnell

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Pouring Moroccan Mint Tea

Gastro Obscura

Pouring Moroccan Mint Tea

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.

Gastro Obscura

Leigh ChavezBush

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