Atlantic Coast
Cosmopolitan Casablanca, windswept Essaouira, and centuries of maritime heritage along the ocean
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Casablanca
Morocco's modern powerhouse crowned by the world's tallest minaret over the Atlantic
Essaouira
Windswept coastal fortress town of artists, surfers, and Gnawa musicians
Rabat
Morocco's elegant capital where medieval ramparts meet contemporary art and ocean breezes
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Stand Beneath the World's Tallest Minaret
Enter the Hassan II Mosque, where the ocean crashes beneath a glass floor and the roof opens to the sky.
Contemplate the Unfinished Tower of Hassan
Stand among 200 stone columns beneath the minaret of a mosque too ambitious to complete.
Feast on Grilled Fish at the Port Market
Pick your catch from the morning boats and have it grilled on the spot at the harbor stalls.
Walk the Ramparts of the Skala de la Ville
Stroll the 18th-century sea-facing fortress walls lined with bronze cannons and crashing waves.
Devour a Seafood Pastilla by the Port
Taste the Casablancan twist on Morocco's signature savory-sweet pastry, stuffed with fresh catch.
Wander the Kasbah of the Udayas
Explore the whitewashed clifftop fortress where Andalusian gardens overlook the river and the ocean.
Catch the Wind on Essaouira Beach
Ride the legendary Atlantic trade winds with a kitesurfing or windsurfing lesson.
Sip Cocktails at Rick's Cafe
Raise a glass at the real-life recreation of the bar from the world's most famous film set in Casablanca.
Explore the Art Deco District on Foot
Discover Casablanca's hidden architectural gem — one of the world's finest collections of 1930s Art Deco.
Stroll Through the Habous Quarter
Discover the French-built 'new medina' where Moroccan architecture meets urban planning.
Taste Maakouda and Sfenj at a Street Cart
Bite into crispy potato fritters and airy Moroccan doughnuts fresh from the oil.