Egypt has one of the longest histories of any country, dating back to the 6th–4th millennia BCE. Considered a cradle of civilization, Ancient Egypt saw some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanization, organized religion and central government. Iconic…

Morocco, a North-African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian, and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a maze-like medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics,…