Figuig is a large oasis located in northern Morocco near the Algerian border, and is distinguished by its proximity to the Atlas Mountains and the exceptional view created by the tens of thousands of palm trees that define the landscape of the town and its surroundings. For centuries, Figuig was an important stop on two caravan routes through Morocco. It was an attractive stop for pilgrims on their way to Mecca, as well as for travelers between Tangiers in the north and Timbuktu across the Sahara Desert to the south, and to this day it remains very popular among travellers.