Rabat — Morocco's stately capital, blending a UNESCO-listed old town, royal history, and a laid-back Atlantic coast atmosphere far removed from Marrakech's bustle.

An unfinished 12th-century minaret standing beside the ornate mausoleum of Morocco's late kings.

A UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah of blue-and-white streets overlooking the mouth of the Bou Regreg River.

Roman ruins and a Merenid-era necropolis set in walled gardens, famous for the storks nesting atop its towers.

The King's official residence — visitors can admire its grand gates and gardens from outside.