Driving through the Dades valley is one of the most scenic drives in the world. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The Ben Youssef Madrasa was an Islamic college in Marrakech. It’s the largest madrasa in all of Morocco. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

A vendor in the streets of Marrakech. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Bright-blue buildings and narrow lanes cover Chefchaouen. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Chefchaouen is an artsy, blue-washed mountain village that feels like its own world. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Camel meat is often available at the local markets and restaurants in Morocco. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

We stopped at a town called Ait Hani during our road trip and our car was immediately surrounded by children wanting a pen or some sweets. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Herbs and spices can be found at every market in Morocco. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Donkeys are very important to the locals in Morocco, whether in a small town or in the centre of Marrakech. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Ait Ben Haddou is famous because of Hollywood productions like Gladiator or Game of Thrones. But the city itself would be wort a visit, even without the star-factor. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

With Zagora and Merzouga you’ll find two great gateways for a true Sahara desert experience. The sand dunes near Merzouga fulfill Morocco’s promise as a dream desert destination. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The berbers home are the majestic Atlas, the largest mountain range in Africa. Amazing villages are scattered across with burnt-orange rock, occasionally dotted with lush green slopes and surrounded by snow-capped peaks. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

One of the favourite things to do in Marrakech is to stroll through the ancient medina and the souks that are like a maze hoping to get lost for a while before finding your way home again. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

When trying your luck with the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, be sure to know what you’re doing, or you’ll end up digging. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Chefchaouen is a great place to relax, explore and take day trips to the cool green hills. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Tourism has definitely increased in Chefchaouen, yet the balance between ease and authenticity is just right. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Deep in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the ancient Berbers live on, defying a harsh environment, and remaining loyal to their traditions and way of life in some of the most hard-to-reach parts of the African continent. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The beautiful city of Tinghir during sunset. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Ben Youssef Medersa still works its charms on visitors. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Given Moulay Idriss’ picturesque setting, historic core and national importance, it’s a mystery why more tourists don’t visit. The good news is that its lack of popularity means you can often have the place all to yourself. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Marrakech is a vibrant city. And also a colourful one. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Women carrying an enormous bundle of hay in the High Atlas Mountains. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The dunes of Erg Chebbi reach a height of up to 150 meters in places and altogether it spans an area of 50 kilometers from north to south and up to 5–10 kilometers from east to west. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

As Austrians, we had to visit ANIMA, one of the most imaginative gardens in the world, designed by André Heller. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Atlas Studios is a film studio located near Ouarzazate. Measured by acres, it’s the world’s largest film studio. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The mountain passes across the High Atlas Mountains were not only adventurous, but the landscape was simply breathtaking. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER