Mauritania
Ben Amera Monolith
The second largest monolith in the world was once betrayed by its lover, Ben Aicha.
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Mauritania
The second largest monolith in the world was once betrayed by its lover, Ben Aicha.
Berkane, Morocco
A massive clementine marks the center of town in the citrus city of Berkane.
Fez, Morocco
A caravanserai turned into a museum showcasing the mastery of local carpenters.
Berkane, Morocco
This Paleolithic cave may be the oldest cemetery in North Africa.
Ouarzazate, Morocco
The world's largest concentrated solar power plant.
Assaka, Morocco
Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The former home of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint now houses a collection of Berber art and artifacts.
Marrakesh, Morocco
North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements.
Fez, Morocco
The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.
Fez, Morocco
Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.
Imlil, Morocco
A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.
Al Haouz, Morocco
The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.
Tangier, Morocco
Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
Ankara, Turkey
A collection of over 700 chess sets in a beautiful historic building.
Wairiki, Fiji
Stand astride the International Date Line in Fiji, with one foot in two different days.
Lahore, Pakistan
The third-largest replica of the Paris landmark, rising over the city’s skyline.
Ngari Prefecture, China
A pilgrimage around a forbidden peak sacred to four faiths.
Wakefield, England
A surreal depiction of a South American god is actually filled with deeper symbolism.
Colares, Portugal
The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
Coimbra, Portugal
Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.
Reguengo do Fetal, Portugal
Some 4,000 individual tiles make up this striking blue billboard from the golden age of air travel.
Barrenta, Portugal
The walls of this small village have been turned into a living street art gallery.