After the red expanses of desert, in early spring the town of Tafraoute offers refreshing views. Officially the almond capital of Morocco, the area is famous for the spectacle of the almond…

Follow in the footsteps of Orson Welles and camel merchants in Hollywood's favourite location and discover the best preserved kasbah (traditional fortress or palace) in the Atlas region to…

Casablanca's Moroccan-Jewish Museum is a private museum with displays tracing the history, religion and culture of the Jewish community living in Morocco. The collections include cult objects…

Step into Casablanca's cool Centre 2000 arcade and walk out with designer sunglasses, elegant watches and jewellery, top fashions and Italian shoes. Located at the entrance to the port, this…

Located in the heart of Casablanca, Parc de la Ligue Arabe is the city's biggest park. Palms line the walkways alongside green areas dotted with pergolas, providing the ideal place for a…

The Archaeological Museum in Rabat was built in 1932 and expanded a few years later to accommodate finds from intense archaeological research. It has also housed the National Museum…

Essaouira is an exceptional, well-preserved example of a late-18th-century fortified town. In 2001, the city's medina (Old Town) became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amble through its narrow…

Located near the Parc de la Ligue Arabe in central Casablanca, the disused Cathedrale du Sacre Coeur is now a cultural centre. Built in 1930 in a mixture of Gothic and Art Deco styles, it has…

Head to Thema Maison for Moorish-designed cushions, blankets, curtains, table runners and everything a stylish Casablanca home needs. Take some North African ochres and reds home to add a…

If Morocco's music has got under your skin, Le Comptoir Marocain de Distribution de Disques in Casablanca is worth a visit. Blending Spanish classical, western and Arab-African and Berber…

The Rick's Cafe piano bar and restaurant is a close facsimile of Humphrey Bogart's gin joint from the film Casablanca, evoking the glamour of the 1940s. Lounge around in a white tuxedo and…

A rocky outcrop just off the coast of Casablanca, Marabout de sidi Abderrahmane koubba (The Marabout) is a religious burial site that attracts many pilgrims to its white-domed tombs.

Well-heeled locals and French expats head downtown to Casablanca's La Bodega to let their hair down, listen to loud music, snack on tapas and sup wine in sumptuous surroundings.

Sleek, stylish and very pink, the Candy Bar is first choice for many of Casablanca's cool set. Diplomats and businessmen from nearby capital Rabat also head to this bar in 'Ain Diab at…

Centrally located, Place Mohammed V is Casablanca's main square. A hive of activity day and night, the square is surrounded by public buildings in Mauresque and early 20th-century Art Deco style.