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See. Jebel Saghro↗ Explore the ancestral homeland of the Aït Atta Berber tribe, known for its rugged canyons and basalt towers.

Eat. Oasis de Fint Enjoy a meal at the auberge and restaurant in this small, beautiful oasis amidst dry hills.

Stay. La Palmeraie A centrally located hotel with a swimming pool, breakfast, and air-conditioned rooms. Zaghro Hotel A neat and clean hotel with a restaurant and pool, located a bit outside the village.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 15, 2026

In Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, Joining One of the Oldest Migrations in Africa

Writer Jen Murphy joins a nomadic Berber family as they bring the herds from their high altitude grazing grounds to the edge of the Sahara—and finds a profound beauty in the land and its keepers.

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  • Jebel SaghroNeighborhoodAncestral homeland of the Aït Atta Berber tribe.
  • TagdiltNeighborhoodVillage at the edge of the Dadès Valley.
  • Dadès ValleyNeighborhoodValley landscape.
  • Tircht passSightMountain pass at 6,100 feet.
  • AzibPlaceStone pens used by Aït Atta families to shelter herds.
  • Tizi n' TirchtSightMountain pass at 8,200 feet with sweeping views.
  • Azib Almou n' OuargPlaceRemote campsite.
  • Elsewhere
  • Black TomatoPlaceMarrakech, MoroccoTravel operator offering immersive experiences.
  • The KeepersPlaceMarrakech, MoroccoBlack Tomato's collection of itineraries.
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Condé Nast TravelerJul 20

Where Was The Odyssey Filmed? The Locations Christopher Nolan's Greek Epic Brings to Life

For this latest adaptation of Homer's sweeping tale, cast and crew headed to an eclectic array of destinations including Greek, Italy, and Iceland.

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  • Ait BenhaduNeighborhoodMoroccan village in Atlas Mountains, stood in for Troy
  • Elsewhere
  • Nestor's CaveSightPylos, Greecesite of Cyclops Polyphemus's cave adventure
  • Methoni CastleAttractionMethoni, Greecelocation for Agamemnon's homecoming scene
  • AcrocorinthSightCorinth, Greecemonolithic site used for filming outside Athens
  • Santa CaterinaSightFavignana, Italy15th-century castle on Favignana, epic landscape
  • Diamond BeachSightHofn, Icelandheavily-touristed black sand beach in Iceland
  • Hjörleifshöfði mountainSightReykjavík, Icelandremote beach location east of Reykjavik
  • Apollo's BeachSightReykjavík, Icelandwhite sand beach with lush fields in Iceland
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 10, 2025

The 12 Best Hotels in Morocco (2025)

From chic city dwellings to romantic reimagined farmhouses, these are our favorite places to stay.

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  • Dar AhlamHotelDécouvrez Dar Ahlam, la maison des rêves aux portes du désert marocain près de Ouarzazate dans la palmeraie de Skoura,…
  • Elsewhere
  • Nobu Hotel MarrakechHotelMarrakech, MoroccoHotel with a rooftop offering 360-degree views.
  • Royal Mansour MarrakechHotelMarrakech, MoroccoPalatial resort showcasing Moroccan artistry and hospitality.
  • La TableRestaurantMarrakech, MoroccoServes formally presented breakfast and lunch.
  • La MamouniaHotelMarrakech, MoroccoReinvigorated by designer Jacques Garcia with huge gardens.
  • Le MarocainRestaurantMarrakech, MoroccoRestaurant with traditional oud music.
  • Koutoubia MosquePlace of worshipMarrakech, MoroccoMosque with rooftop views from La Mamounia.
  • Kasbah TamadotHotelAsni, MoroccoLodge in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains.
  • Fairmont Tazi PalaceHotelTangier, MoroccoFive-star hotel with a massive wellness center.
  • CrudoRestaurantTangier, MoroccoRestaurant at Fairmont Tazi Palace.
  • El FennHotelMarrakech, MoroccoHotel with 41 bedrooms in interconnected buildings.
  • Colonnade CaféRestaurantMarrakech, MoroccoOpen-air, guest-only cafe dotted with olive trees.
  • Fairmont Royal Palm MarrakechHotelMarrakech, MoroccoResort with an 18-hole golf course and spa.
  • Villa MabroukaHotelTangier, MoroccoHigh above the Bay of Tangier sits Villa Mabrouka, an oasis of calm and ravishing beauty looking out across the Strait…
  • Farasha FarmhouseHotelMarrakech, MoroccoConverted farmhouse embedded in an olive grove.
  • AgafayPlaceMarrakech, MoroccoDesert location for minimalist, sustainable eco-retreats.
  • Habitas AgafayHotelMarrakech, MoroccoEco-retreat with 41 Berber-inspired tents and lodges.
  • La Grande Table MarocaineRestaurantMarrakech, Morocco
  • La Grande Table FrançaiseRestaurantMarrakech, Morocco
  • MaisonLABPlaceMarrakech, Morocco
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