The Hassan Tower is the unfinished minaret of a mosque begun in Rabat in the 1190s by the Almohad sultan Yaqub al-Mansur. It was meant to be the largest mosque in the world, but work stopped after his death. Rows of columns stand in the courtyard. The Mausoleum of Mohammed V, with royal guards, stands opposite.

The Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century fortress at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River in Rabat. Inside its gate, quiet lanes of blue and white houses lead to a terrace with views over the ocean and Salé. The Andalusian Gardens and a café with mint tea are popular. It is part of the Rabat UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chellah is a walled necropolis in Rabat containing ruins of the Roman town of Sala Colonia and a Marinid royal burial complex from the 14th century. Gardens, a minaret with storks' nests and Roman streets sit side by side. It has a peaceful, overgrown atmosphere. It is part of the UNESCO-listed historic Rabat.

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca was completed in 1993 and is one of the largest mosques in the world. Its minaret rises about 210 metres, and part of the building stands over the Atlantic Ocean. The interior has carved marble, cedar and a retractable roof. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims on guided tours.

The Portuguese Cistern in El Jadida was built in the early 16th century as part of the Portuguese fortress of Mazagan. Its vaulted hall supported by stone columns is reflected in a thin layer of water on the floor, creating a magical effect. It has appeared in many films. The fortified old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Skala de la Ville is the seafront rampart of Essaouira's medina, built in the 18th century with a row of old bronze cannons facing the Atlantic. Visitors can walk along the walls for views of the waves crashing below and the town's whitewashed houses. Woodworkers' shops line the arches underneath. Sunset here is especially beautiful.

Agadir Oufella is the hilltop kasbah above the city of Agadir, built in the 16th century. Most of it was destroyed by the 1960 earthquake, but its restored walls still stand. A cable car now runs up from the city. From the top there are wide views over the bay, the port and the beaches, especially at sunset.