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Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

The other side is actually green.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

A hiking/biking/exploring trail that winds across over 140 miles of Rwandan shoreline.

Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

Once known throughout Europe, this tiny and unusually progressive 18th century micro-nation within Lithuania now lies in ruins.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

A tiny traditional village keeps an ancient method of beekeeping alive.