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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Morocco
Moroccan World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Morocco map · historical landmarks in Morocco
Morocco has 9 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 9 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1981 and 2012. This map of UNESCO sites in Morocco covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Moroccan World Heritage Sites range from Archaeological Site of Volubilis onwards; Medina of Fez was the country's first inscription, added in 1981; Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage is the most recent, listed in 2012; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Archaeological Site of Volubilis, Historic City of Meknes and Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 9
- Cultural
- 9
- First inscribed
- 1981
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- FEZSaïss3 sites
- OZZOuarzazate1 site
- ESUEssaouira1 site
- RAKMarrakesh1 site
- TTUTétouan1 site
- CMNCasablanca1 site
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All 9 sites in Morocco
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Morocco
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Site of VolubilisThe Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B. | 1997 | Cultural | The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B. |
| Historic City of MeknesHistoric City of Meknes — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1996 | Cultural | Historic City of Meknes — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Ksar of Ait-Ben-HaddouThe ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. | 1987 | Cultural | The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. |
| Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles o. | 2001 | Cultural | Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles o. |
| Medina of FezFounded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marra. | 1981 | Cultural | Founded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marra. |
| Medina of MarrakeshFounded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. | 1985 | Cultural | Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. |
| Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin)Tétouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the. | 1997 | Cultural | Tétouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the. |
| Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida) — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2004 | Cultural | Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida) — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared HeritageLocated on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of Morocco, the site is the product of a fertile exchange betw. | 2012 | Cultural | Located on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of Morocco, the site is the product of a fertile exchange betw. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Morocco
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Morocco?
- Morocco has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 9 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Morocco?
- Medina of Fez was inscribed in 1981. Founded in the 9th century, Fez reached its height in the 13th–14th centuries under the Marinids, when it replaced Marra.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Morocco?
- Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage, inscribed in 2012. Located on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of Morocco, the site is the product of a fertile exchange betw.
- Which UNESCO sites in Morocco are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Morocco.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Morocco?
- The 9 UNESCO-listed sites above are Morocco's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Medina of Fez (1981). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Moroccan World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 9 Moroccan UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.