Essaouira (formerly Mogador)
Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO as Outstanding Universal Value since 2001.
Ksar of Aït-Benhaddou
The Ksar (fortified village) is located between the Sahara and Marrakech, in Ouarzazate province. It is a great example of earthen clay architecture of southern Morocco. Aït Benhaddou is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
