Imperial Cities

Fès, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat are known as the Imperial Cities, each having been the country's capital at some time during its history.

* Rabat, the present capital of Morocco, has the: * Gate of the Ambassadors and the Oudaias Kasbah Gate * Tour Hassan, the grandiose minaret of a vast, uncompleted 12th-century mosque * Mohammed V Mausoleum * The Royal Palace * The Chellah * The Oudaias * The Archaeological Museum * The National Museum of Handicrafts * The antique Moorish cafe * Salé, Rabat's twin city Meknes

* Meknes is protected by 16 miles)of battlements, flanked by towers and bastions. * The Michlifen and Djebel Habri are two ski resorts above Meknes. * The city boasts a wonderful market and the old town

Fes

Fès is the most ancient and impressive of the imperial cities. Built in the eighth century, it has more history and mystery than anywhere else in Morocco. The above suggestions are just a few of many sites; see the Related Link for many more sites worth visiting.