| MOROCCO MOROCCAN RIADS A taste of true Moroccan hospitality |
In Marrakech, travelers may stay in authentic riads, small, elegant and historic hotels located off the medina in converted sultan’s palaces and private residences. In traditional Arab fashio, riads feature guest rooms that often open onto a courtyard with a fountain and fruit trees. They are decorated in classic Moorish style and are distinguished by their comfort and intimacy, as well as superb service — a true Moroccan experience. Those who prefer may choose to stay in a riad-style hotel. |
| LIBYA CORINTHIA BAB Tripoli |
Located on the seafront, this stylish new hotel is luxuriously appointed. Each guest room has a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea and the city. Baths feature separate walk-in showers, premium amenities and plush robes. All modern business services are accessible from the guest rooms. |
| JORDAN MOVENPICK HOTEL Petra |
Located a two-minute walk from the Petra entrance gate, the Mövenpick blends Middle Eastern craftsmanship with Western design in one of the country's most luxurious hotels. Notable features include an excellent gym and hammam (Arabic steam bath), opulent restaurant, well-stocked library and spacious, contemporary guest rooms. |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES HABTOOR GRAND RESORT & SPA Dubai |
This luxury hotel is situated on Dubai 's world-famous Jumeirah Beach, with a private resort beach just for guests. Each beautifully furnished, spacious guest room faces the sea or landscaped gardens. Superb bathrooms and comfortable lounge areas create a sense of tasteful luxury in warm Arabian style. Two pools are set within the resort's landscaped tropical gardens, and a third 'infinity pool' is located on the mezzanine. |
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INDIA THE OBEROI AMARVILAS Agra |
 Only 650 yards from the Taj Mahal, this serene resort abounds with elaborate Mogul gardens, terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions that complement the classical architecture of the hotel. Each elegant guest room features hand-embroidered headboards, inlaid wooden desks and arched windows framing a beautiful view of the Taj. |
| CHINA BANGCHEN TAXINAN BARONY HOTEL Kashgar |
This newly built, modern hotel is conveniently located in downtown Kashgar, near the commercial center. Hotel facilities include comfortable rooms, a lounge, restaurant, business center and gift shop. Guests can receive e-mail, money exchange is available and all major credit cards are accepted. |
| TURKEY SWISSOTEL THE BOSPHORUS Istanbul |
This recently renovated gem near the Dolmabahce Palace offers many recreational facilities including an Ottoman-style pool, tennis courts, putting green, health club, jogging trail, hammams (Arabic steam baths), solaria, saunas and whirlpools. Guest rooms feature rich, contemporary fabrics, spreads and carpeting. The marble desks have leather swivel chairs, and carved wooden chests disguise minibars. |
Medina of Marrakech: Inscribed 1985
Medina of Marrakech : Inscribed 1985
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna : Inscribed 1985
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna : Inscribed 1982
Archaeological Site of Sabratha : Inscribed 1982
Petra: Inscribed 1985
Agra Fort: Inscribed 1983
Taj Mahal: Inscribed 1983
Historic Areas of Istanbul: Inscribed 1985
Founded in 1070 by the Almoravids, Marrakech remained a political, economic and cultural center for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Djemaa el Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
Founded in 1070 by the Almoravids, Marrakech remained a political, economic and cultural center for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Djemaa el Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
Founded in 1070 by the Almoravids, Marrakech remained a political, economic and cultural center for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubia Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Djemaa el Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
Leptis Magna was enlarged and embellished by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became emperor. It was one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire, with its imposing public monuments, harbor, marketplace, storehouses, shops and residential districts.
A Phoenician trading post that served as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, Sabratha was part of the short-lived Numidian Kingdom of Massinissa before being Romanized and rebuilt in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D.
Inhabited since prehistoric times, this Nabataean caravan city was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Petra, half-built, half-carved in the rock within a ring of mountains and riddled with passages and gorges, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture.
Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mogul monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 1.5-mile-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mogul rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
With its strategic location on the Bosporus peninsula between the Balkans and Anatolia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul has been associated with major political, religious and artistic events for more than 2,000 years. Its masterpieces include the ancient Hippodrome of Constantine, the sixth-century Hagia Sophia and the 16th-century Süleymaniye Mosque, all now under threat from population pressure, industrial pollution and uncontrolled urbanization.
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