Tunis, Tunisia
Hotel du Lac
Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.
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Tunis, Tunisia
Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.
El Jem, Tunisia
The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.
Algiers, Algeria
This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.
Oran, Algeria
This former cathedral is now a bustling library packed with students and pigeons.
Batna, Algeria
Classical ruins that remember ancient Rome's presence in Africa.
Constantine, Algeria
This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.
Tipaza, Algeria
An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.
Tipaza, Algeria
The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.
Akchour, Morocco
Reaching this rock formation involves a hike through rocky rapids and springs where wild turtles reproduce.
Salé, Morocco
The city walls of Salé lead to the ruins of this seaside "bastion of tears."
Aoussift, Morocco
In this desolate valley resides a gorgeous set of rocks sporting a technicolor design.
Fez, Morocco
This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.
Fez, Morocco
One of the few places to grab a beer in Fez is a former British consulate.
Ouzoud, Morocco
One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.
Larache, Morocco
A mythical garden that once grew the golden apples of wisdom is said to have existed in this ancient Moroccan city.
Meknes, Morocco
Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.
Essaouira, Morocco
Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.
Casablanca, Morocco
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Al Haouz, Morocco
The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.
Tamri, Morocco
Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.
Auckland, New Zealand
A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.
Auckland, New Zealand
A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.