Morocco

At a Glance

Morocco is a North African country at the meeting point of the Arab world, Berber culture, and Mediterranean Europe, with ancient medinas in Fès and Marrakech, dramatic Saharan dunes in the south, and the Rif and Atlas mountains in between. The food, the craftsmanship, and the intensity of sensory experience in its historic cities have made it one of the world's great travel destinations. Those who can navigate the medina maze and the occasional hustle will find it deeply rewarding.

• Noor Ouarzazate is the world's largest concentrated solar plant — visible from space at 580MW.
• Only African country with both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines.
• Al Quaraouiyine (founded 859 AD) is among the world's oldest continuously operating universities.
• Tamazight (Berber) is spoken by millions despite Arabic and French being official.