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The Todra Gorge is a trench of gigantic rock walls that, change color and run through the High Atlas Mountains creating an absolutely magnificent spectacle. Many Morocco travelers visit the Todra Gorge as they journey through the south on the ‘Road of One Thousand Kasbahs’, a route from Ouarzazate to Erfoud. The Gorge is easy hike by foot with many places to stop to photograph. Part of the spectacular scenery includes an opportunity to see how the local Berbers live as nomads; as they stroll through the gorges many winding roads hering their donkeys and camels.

Morocco's famous all blue city , has been ranked 6th prettiest city in the world for good reason . The Blue Pearl of Morocco is completely blue and sits prettily in the Rif Mountains. The bazaars selling ornate rugs and delicate handicrafts offer splashes of colors against the beguiling blue talc of the city. It's no surprise that the top thing to do here is to simply walk the city while taking photos of the cool hues. Visitors to the city also enjoy hiking up to see the view from the Spanish Mosque at sunset and afterwards sitting down to the live music being played in the square in the evenings.

Moroccan legend says that the Erg Chebbi sand dunes were sent by God as a punishment for turning away a weary traveler from Morocco's Sahara desert. Moroccans believe that the dunes piled up outside Merzouga to teach them a lesson so that they would never refuse to help tired travelers ever again. The dunes are indisputably one of the greatest sights of Morocco. These giant hills of smooth sand line the Algerian border and are a must see for everyone.

There is no better proof that the Romans once occupied Morocco than the dramatic and breathtaking archaeological site of Volubilis, (Arabic, Walili) located thirty-three kilometers from Meknes in the Middle Atlas. The nearest town is Moulay Idriss, named after the great grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The site, which has been recognized by UNESCO since 1997, became famous abroad when Martin Scorsese made it a feature location for his film, The Last Temptation of Christ.

The Koutoubia Mosque, located in Marrakesh's Djemaa el Fna square, is a landmark and the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The meaning of the word ‘mosque’ is the place where one bows down in a prayer. Consequentially, a mosque is center of religious life in Islam. Built during the Hispano-Moresque period, characteristic of simple yet masterful craftsmanship and luxury, the Koutoubia Mosque is argued to be most beautiful and proportioned mosque in the world.

In the Middle Atlas, just hours away from the Imperial city of Marrakech, lies one of the most majestic waterfalls set among a Berber village within Morocco. The Cascades d'Ouzoud are argued be the most photographic falls within this geographically lush green region. The falls are so beautiful that even a novice photographer can capture their essence. The falls appear at least as stunning in real life as in print. When you get to the Ouzoud falls, you have time to explore and eat lunch. 

Jebel Saghro is a massif in the south of the Atlas, at the north west end of the Anti-Atlas, it is made up of very old land belonging to the primitive base of the Saharan shield, subject to intense volcanism. There are also sandstones, shales and limestones. Its relief is very tormented: erosion has carved deep gorges with jagged cliffs and eroded plateaus.

Beneath the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in the city center of Marrakech lies Djemaa el Fna, a famous UNESCO recognized city square, where you can discover a world of mysterious bazaars set amidst the ancient city walls of Marrakech’s medina. Djemma el Fna is a unique L- shaped square best described as a labyrinth of mazes. There are souks sprawling off the sides of crowed alleys that sell carpets, spices, metal and wood works and tourist trinkets.

Recognized as a UNESCO site, the Ksar Aït Benhaddou in Ouarzazate is one of the most extraordinary Kasbahs in Morocco. This giant fortification, which is made up of six kasbahs and nearly fifty ksours (individual kasbahs), is a great example of pisé clay architecture. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the Ouarzazate region should be top on your Morocco travel list.

Nearby Ouarzazate, a small town at the crossroads of the Drâa, Dadés and Ziz valleys, stands Kasbah Taourirt. Kasbah Taourirt is one of the most impressive of its kind in Morocco.