Places sola9dreams Wants to Go

The oldest monument in Marrakesh and the city's only surviving example of Almoravid architecture.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

North Africa's first museum of its kind preserves the culture of Moroccan women and their artistic achievements. 

The former home of Dutch anthropologist Bert Flint now houses a collection of Berber art and artifacts.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

The largest cactus farm in Africa.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

This amazing oasis of art and plants is hidden on the outskirts of Marrakesh.

The remains of a magnificent medieval fortress that was the capital of a vast empire.

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

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

Reaching this rock formation involves a hike through rocky rapids and springs where wild turtles reproduce.

This former royal palace with gorgeous gardens became the first museum in Morocco.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

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

The true depths of these stunning Moroccan caves are unknown.

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

A medieval, mosaic-lined baptistry built by a heretical Christian sect.

A domed disco abandoned since the '70s now attracts artists and explorers under its unique roof.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Nestled in the heart of Milan is a real wunderkammer of morbid curiosities.

Invented in the mid-19th century, this machine could send copied images via telegraph lines.

This curious building hides eclectic details like medieval gargoyles alongside naked angels and Art Nouveau mosaics.