Alexandria | The Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
One of Alexandria’s major landmarks, the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque was built in 1796 over the tomb of the 13th-century Sufi holy man Abu Abbas a… Read the rest
Sumptuous Ras el-Tin Palace
Sumptuous Ras el-Tin Palace was once a summer escape for Egypt’s sultans when the desert heat of Cairo got too much to bear. It’s also the… Read the rest
Pompey’s Pillar
Pompey’s Pillar rises from the ruins of the ancient and famous Serapeion (Temple of Serapis), which was once used to store the overflow of manus… Read the rest
Egypt: Fort Qaitbey
Fort Qaitbey It may be a poor substitute for what was once the site of the mighty Pharos Lighthouse – one of the seven wonders of the ancient wo… Read the rest
Royal Palace of Rabat
Royal Palace lies right in the heart of Rabat. The Royal Palace in Rabat is the official residence of King Hassan II of Morocco, but he lives and work… Read the rest
Chellah Necropolis is a fortified necropolis in Rabat
Chellah Necropolis is a medieval fortified necropolis located south of Rabat, Morocco.The Phoenicians and the Carthaginians, who founded several colon… Read the rest
Rabat’s rambling Medina
Rabat’s rambling Medina area has a distinctly Andalusian style to its buildings as most of the architecture here dates from the 17th century whe… Read the rest
Mausoleum of King Mohamed V
Mausoleum of King Mohamed V lies in state on the very place where, upon his return from exile in Madagascar, he gathered thousands of Moroccans togeth… Read the rest
The Medersa (madrassa ) of Ben Youssef
Built in 1565 by the Saadians, the Medersa (madrassa – Islamic school of learning) of Ben Youssef is the largest theological college in Morocco.… Read the rest
The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh
The Koutoubia Mosque is Marrakesh’s most famous landmark with its striking, 70 m tall minaret visible for miles in every direction. Local Marrak… Read the rest