Morocco

The Atlantic metropolis of Casablanca and the Mediterranean city of Tangier are two of North Africa’s cultural crossroads. Click an image below for more information.

The signature minaret of the Hassan II Mosque towers over the worship center's spacious courtyards in Casablanca, Morocco. The minaret stands at 210 m (689 feet).
Ancient columns line the walk to the Phoenician tombs in Tangier, Morocco. The graveyard offers a great view of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.
Built on and over the Atlantic Ocean, the Hassan II Mosque dominates the Casablanca skyline. The structure is an architectural and technological marvel.
The popular Gran Café Central is shown prior to opening in the kasbah of Tangier, Morocco. Kasbahs were the citadels of old North African cities.
The 3,000-year-old Phoenician cemetery in Tangier, Morocco, offers one of the best views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Tangier's new port is below.
Rick's Cafe in Casablanca, Morocco, is an essential stop for cinephiles traveling through Maroc. The restaurant was designed to mirror the famous movie set.

Related Content

– Click to read my feature article “Tangier: City of Spies” about Tangier’s historical connection to espionage.
– Click to read my short story “Bargain in the Kasbah” about my encounter with a clever Berber shopkeeper in Tangier’s ancient medina.
– Click to watch my high-definition video of the Caves of Hercules near Tangier, Morocco.

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