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The Moroccan Sahara is, without doubt one of the highlights of Morocco. Here are our "top twenty" places to see in Morocco (in no particular order, that would be too difficult to choose)

1. The Marrakech medina - a true living museum, plenty to see, do and great accommodation. 2. The Fez medina - surely one of the most amazing medievel Islamic cities in the world. 

3. Mt Toubkal - the highest peak north of the equator in Africa. Great views, great challenge.

4. Chefchaouen - Morocco's prettiest town nestled into the beautiful Rif Mountains in the north.

5. Erg Chebbi dunes - the biggest, most spectacular and most scenic sand dunes in Morocco.

6. Essaouira - the most appealing seaside spot on the Atlantic. Bohemian and beautiful.

7. The Ait Bougmez Valley - The High Atlas' most stunning valley. Great trekking, great people.

8. The Draa Valley - A palm oasis par excellence, cultural and attractive, the real Africa.

9. The Ait Banhaddou Ksour - quite simply Morocco's best preserved kasbah complex.

10. Telouet Kasbah - a sublime fading relic of former glory high in the Atlas Mountains.

11. Tafraoute - the heart of the superb Anti-Atlas. A surreal boulder-strewn landscape.

12. The Middle Atlas Mountains - an unpopulated range perfect for camping and hiking.

13. Sefrou, Azrou and Immouzer - charming Middle Atlas towns for stopovers en route to Fez.

14. Meknes - the most impressive Imperial Moroccan town, in terms of historical monuments.

15. The Roman ruins at Volubilis - near Meknes, a great open site for historical enthusiasts.

16. The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca - an impressive and extraordinary feat of engineering

17. Oukaimeden - novelty African ski resort, excellent trekking/mountain biking base in summer

18. Dakhla - deep south watersports and new resort base that will expand in coming years

19. Oualidia - peaceful fishing village on the Atlantic. Beautiful lagoon and great seafood.

20. Tangiers - love it or hate it, this legendary city remains a melting pot between Europe and Africa.