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