![]() ![]() The giant dunes of Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi feature an ocean of red sand that rises up to 500ft over the surrounding terrain. Morocco’s Sahara offers a glimpse into a nomadic way of life. They cater to a growing number of discerning inhabitants and travelers, with lively art scenes, contemporary museums, shopping malls, luxury hotels, buzzing nightlife and globe-reaching music festivals – all linked by modern tramways and high-speed trains. Think the exquisite Roman ruins at Volubilis, the ancient casbah Ait Ben Haddou, and the Medinas of Marrakesh, Fez and Essaouira, plus Igiliz, a long-forgotten acropolis now being excavated and opened to tourists.Īlongside these ancient sites are Morocco’s trendsetting cities such as Rabat, Marrakech and Casablanca. Sure, one of them is the Great Pyramid of Giza – yet archaeology enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice with the ancient sights (empty of crowds and mostly free of charge) all over Morocco. Travel journalist and UK native Sally Kirby moved to Morocco in 2018, realizing she would always have places (and waves) to feed her curious, surf-loving soul there.ĭid you know that Morocco has nine Unesco World Heritage Sites? Egypt has seven. ![]() Morocco’s Taghazout Bay is one of the world’s greatest surfing destinations © Cultura RM Exclusive / Tim E White / Getty Images Mesmerizing Morocco ![]()
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