Morocco
Morocco, a North African country on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast, is distinguished by its Berber, Arab and European influences. The medina of Marrakech, a medieval maze-like district, is a lively place, with its Jemaa el-Fena square and its souks (markets) selling ceramics, jewelry and metal lanterns. The Oudayas Kasbah in Rabat, the capital, is a 12th-century royal fort that overlooks the ocean.