UNESCO Sites
9 sites classified as World Heritage
An exceptional heritage
Morocco is home to 9 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, all cultural.From ancient medinas to Roman ruins, from earthen kasbahs to Portuguese fortressesthese sites bear witness to the richness and diversity of Moroccan history.
The 9 classified sites
Fes Medina
The largest medieval medina in the world, a labyrinth of 9,400 alleys. Al Quaraouiyine University (859), Chouara tanneries, thousand-year-old craftsmanship. A journey back in time.
Marrakech Medina
The Red City, Morocco's tourist capital. Jemaa el-Fna square, lively souks, palaces and gardens. A permanent spectacle blending tradition and modernity.
Ksar Ait Benhaddou
Fortified earthen village, legendary film set. Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia... Exemplary earthen architecture at the gates of the desert.
Historic City of Meknes
The Moroccan Versailles of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Monumental walls, Bab Mansour, granaries and royal stables. Imperial grandeur of the 17th century.
Archaeological Site of Volubilis
The best-preserved Roman city in Morocco. Exceptional mosaics, triumphal arch, basilica. Capital of Mauretania Tingitana, 2000 years of history.
Medina of Tetouan
The little Jerusalem, unique Andalusian influence. White medina with narrow alleys, refined craftsmanship, blend of Arab, Berber and Spanish cultures.
Medina of Essaouira
The city of the trade winds, fortified port from the 18th century. Unique European military architecture in Morocco, artistic atmosphere, world-renowned Gnaoua festival.
Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)
16th-century Portuguese fortress. Monumental cistern with Gothic columns, masterpiece of military architecture, blend of Portuguese and Moroccan cultures.
Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City
Unique fusion of historic heritage and modern urbanism. Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah, Habous district and Art Deco villas.
Intangible Heritage
Living traditions recognized by UNESCO
The cultural space of Jemaa el-Fna
The Moussem of Tan-Tan
The Mediterranean diet
Argan, practices and know-how
Falconry
Gnaoua
UNESCO Circuit
Découvrez tous les sites UNESCO du Maroc en un seul voyage. De Tanger à Essaouira,passing through the imperial cities and the desert, a 10 to 14-day circuitallows you to admire all of this exceptional heritage.
Suggested Itinerary
- 1Rabat (Capitale moderne)
- 2Meknes + Volubilis
- 3Fès (Médina)
- 4Aït Benhaddou (Ksar)
- 5Marrakech (Médina)
- 6Essaouira + El Jadida
Explore Moroccan heritage
From ancient medinas to Roman ruins, from earthen kasbahs to Portuguese fortresses