This cemetery, which sits just south of the medina, features more than 160 tombs filled with the remains of prominent Saadians (members of an Arab dynasty who are reportedly descendents of the prophet ...

Within walking distance of must-see sights like Jemaa El Fna, the Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs sits the intricate Bahia Palace. This 19th-century palace exemplifies the lavish lifestyle of the ...

I spent 48 hours exploring Marrakech and Essaouira in Morocco — two of the most famous and fascinating destinations in the ...

For a more ethical camel ride visit an Agafay Desert camp where the owners aren't after mass tourism and take better care of their animals. There are no rolling sand dunes to be found but against the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rooksana Hossenally is a Paris-based writer covering luxury travel. This article is more than 3 years old. The view of the Atlas ...

It’s commonly understood that the best way to explore a new place is to go straight to the locals. Each week in the Urbanist, we take that wisdom one step further by seeking out not just locals but ...

One of the busiest cities in Africa, Marrakech comprises an old fortified city packed with vendors and their stalls (the medina), bordered by modern neighborhoods ...