Travel Morocco In Your (Adventure) Style

July 23rd, 2008

Morocco Man with LanternHow we travel paints the lens as to how we view this or that place, this one country over the other. It’s easy to simply see a country—heck, look for pictures on the Internet—but to truly enjoy it, one must first experience it. If you’ve only got one holiday to spare this year, then you want to make it a memorable one. Morocco is a land of Brobdingnagian variations and so offers up the chance to see and do the country in your certain style. Joachim du Bellay once wrote “Happy the man who, like Ulysses, has made a fine voyage, or has won the Golden Fleece, and then returns, experienced and knowledgeable…” Experience such as this, then, comes first in Morocco Travel. Read the rest of this entry »

Morocco Chefchaouen Trekking

July 19th, 2008

ChefchaouenChefchaouen is a rustic village that depicts authentic Moroccan living at its best. Historical attributes blanket the village at virtually every turn. Spend some time getting to know the locals over a relaxing soak in the Hammam. Stroll though the picturesque botanical gardens that are housed on the grounds of the famed Kasbah. Take in some culture at the museum and art gallery also located on the property grounds. Though Chefchaouen is painted over with a hue of blue, you’ll find nothing to keep you blue here. Read the rest of this entry »

Morocco Tours At Your Door

July 10th, 2008

Morocco covered ladyMorocco is a country that provides unforgettable holiday excursions with memories that are sure to last a lifetime. One of the best ways to see the pure beauty of the region is through a Morocco tour. Visit places like Marrakech, Essaouira or the Ourika Valley to see a spectrum through the cultural rainbow that is Morocco. Read the rest of this entry »

Know Morocco Before You Go (On Holiday)

July 3rd, 2008

Snake ManWhere is Morocco:

Morocco is not Monaco. Nor is it the Maldives nor Madagascar. Though the latter would at least give you the right continent. No, Morocco is located in the upper northwestern jog of the African continent. The borders, both natural and man-made, are the Mediterranean Sea to the North, the Atlantic to the West, Algeria to the east and southeast and the Western Sahara to the south-southwest. Though some major cities—such as Casablanca and Rabat seem mildly dense–there are only 56 people per square kilometer. That’s not too many people once you consider the US is 31 per square kilometer. Read the rest of this entry »

Photographing Morocco Holidays (Part II)

June 28th, 2008

Hiking High Atlas MountainsYou are an avid nature lover, drooling over rolling landscapes, mountainous escarpments keeps your head full-tilt and you have to stop the car at every panoramic vista along the road. If this sounds like you, then your holiday should center around a Photo Safari. Email, call or connect two cans to a string for that matter, but whatever you do, contact your Moroccan travel operator and set up a custom Morocco holiday of resplendent natural scenery that is offered in this magical kingdom. Morocco abounds in places that delight the senses and catch you breathless, just right for the lens of a camera. Such places include and definitely not limited to… Read the rest of this entry »

Moroccan Luxury in Morocco Travel

June 24th, 2008

Morocco holiday: bread for saleMorocco is an enchanting place that soothes the soul, arouses the senses and takes one to distant places only dreamed of in books and movies. Ancient lifestyles are preserved in old towns that offer up quaint little shops that fill front windows with bags of spices, dates and dried fruits. Across the street, the clatter of ceramic can be heard as a potter brings a bowl from a ball of clay to a bowl. Dining establishments are found in the same area as these craft stores offering up some of the most delectable Morocco cuisine. Read the rest of this entry »

Photographing Morocco Holidays

June 21st, 2008

Morocco on top of sahara sand duneImperial cities, exotic souks, picturesque villages, majestic Atlas Mountains, Saharan dunes, as well as laughing children, rare animals and birds…What are you waiting for? Grab your camera and head for Morocco. Why you ask? To go on a photo Morocco Holiday safari. There, you’ll find multitudinous chances to fill your lens with dramatic and eye-opening pictures. Morocco inherently has irresistible allure and great hospitality. You can customize your Moroccan Photo Safari to capture every thing from ancient buildings, to marvels of modern architecture like King Hassan II Mosque to ancient cities or eye-catching colors and architecture and nature like in Chefchaouen. With history and natural beauty to boot, you’ll make a Morocco holiday an unforgettable photo-tunity experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Sightseeing Made Chiller in Meknes Morocco

June 18th, 2008

Volubilis MoroccoJust down the road from Fez lies the Imperial City of Meknes. Not on your Moroccan tour list? Well, it should be. Talk to your Moroccan tour operator and schedule a stop. It is definitely worth a visit. It’s quieter and smaller than most imperial cities, a sort of still-stored secret. If you’re into attractions but not into crowds, then you’ll feel less of the abash hassles instituted in other more visited Morocco cities. The Middle Atlas Mountains provide the backdrop and olive groves, fruit orchards and grain fields add to the pleasant surroundings where zoneless nature mixes amok with buildings and shops. Read the rest of this entry »

A Morocco Holiday: Starting At The Riad

June 17th, 2008

Morocco RiadMorocco is a setting of coastal sweeps, mountainous massifs and rolling Sahara drifts and dunes. Moreover, there are souks to explore where visitors search out and barter for authentic Moroccan wares including hand-made rugs, pottery and leather goods. Take a relaxing break in a bath house–or hammam–where hearty conversation and good friends are never scarse. Or, enjoy a delicious meal of fine Moroccan cuisine at a variety of local and touristy eateries . As day discolors to night, watch tranquil cities come roaring to life with eclectic music played atop riads, in bars and along busy gathering places. Read the rest of this entry »

White Water Rafting Morocco: Whetting For Adventure

June 8th, 2008

White Water Rafting in MoroccoIn the early days, rivers were used as a large source of transportation, taking supplies from one fort, village or settlement to another. There, barters, deals and business insured people got what they needed to survive–say a shovel for a earthenware, for example . Today, however, rivers are used for something quite different entirely. With the advent of white water rafting the world over in general and Morocco specifically, the sport is growing leaps and bounds never before imagined. Read the rest of this entry »

A Morocco Golfing Vacation: Viridescent Greens Await Your Holiday

June 5th, 2008

Morocco Golf Swinging from below in a vacation.It’s vacation time, or if you’ve used all that up, it’s almost summer time. Whatever your excuse, grab those clubs you’ve stored in the tool shed and head for some green. Oh no, Wait! you have to wait for hours in a line and the fees have all gone up–must be global warming, right?. There is hope! What about a Moroccan golfing holiday? You must be surprised at the suggestion. Believe it or not, Morocco is one of the best kept golfing secrets the world over. World class, manicured greens, often lower or at least reasonable fees will keep you playing all day. There’ll be none of the crowds you’re used to back home either. Get your kids to caddy and come to Morocco for a golfing vacation. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

Family Morocco Holidays

May 31st, 2008

Katoubia Mosque in MarrakechAre you in the process of planning a family vacation? Do you want to go to a place that your Mp3 listening, computer game playing teenager and your precocious 5 year old will both be happy? Look no further than Morocco. This North African country offers something for everyone in your family–from the historian to the outdoor adventurer! You can book a Moroccan vacation that the whole family will enjoy. On your Moroccan holiday, you can ride a camel, visit mosques, spy palaces and barter and wander through open-air markets. Read the rest of this entry »

Cycling & Biking Morocco 2009

May 29th, 2008

Biking in Morocco on tourMorocco lies in an abundant region of the globe that proffers glorious mountain backdrops, vibrant forest centerpieces, heavenly oasis fortresses and indescribable desert landscapes. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in Morocco is on two wheels. That is, biking in Morocco affords you the chance to witness firsthand the authentic culture and landscapes this region provides visitors each year. Read the rest of this entry »

Fishing On A Morocco Holiday

May 17th, 2008

Morocco fishing holidayDo you like to fish till you drop? Do your vacation plans include getting your line wet? Then try your luck in an exotic Morocco Holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

Marrakech Morocco: A Customized Morocco Tour

May 13th, 2008

Morocco MarrakechMarrakesh, Morocco, is the embodiment of all the magic and wonder people look for through traveling. One of the most unique ways to truly lose oneself in all the beauty of this land is through a customized Morocco tour, which takes in Marrakech and the rest and best Morocco has to offer. Many of the Morocco tour operators in and around Morocco have private guided tours included on their list of services. Read the rest of this entry »

Casablanca, Morocco Day Trips: Out & About (Part II)

May 10th, 2008

Morocco lake on waterOn the Sale side of the estuary, it seems that time has been forgotten. It still carries some practices from earlier eras. Sale is a walled city. Central to life is the Grand Mosque and medersa, built in the 1300s. The Mosque itself is closed to non-muslims but the medersa is open to visitors as a museum. Near the back of the Grand Mosque is a shrine to Sufi, Zawiya of Sidi Abdallah ibn Hassoun, patron saint of Sale. The most interesting excursions would be the Souq-el-Ghezel or wool market. Your Morocco tour operator can advise you best on where to go and what to expect. Read the rest of this entry »

Casablanca, Morocco Day Trips: Out & About (Part I)

May 9th, 2008

Rabat MoroccoAfter you’ve spent some of your Morocco holiday time in Casablanca, What else is there to do?, you may have wondered. As your Moroccan tour operator will be glad to point out, there is a whole country to explore out there. If you’ve only got one or two days in Morocco, then travel northbound where Morocco’s exoticness abounds under local culture, customs and cuisine. Read the rest of this entry »

Birdwatching Paradise in Morocco

May 7th, 2008

Morocco birdsSetting on the North African coast, Morocco is on the super high fly way of birds traveling by way from Africa to Europe and back again. One can see everything from sea dwelling birds to Desert Sparrows. You can tailor a tour of Morocco to bird watch any time of year. However, the best times for avian observation are the spring and fall migrations. Starting in March, and continuing through May is the most avifauna time of the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Morocco Kayaking & River Rafting Adventures

April 26th, 2008

Morocco River RaftingSnaky Moroccan rivers that wind throughout the mountainous regions provide a serene setting for some of the most thrilling Morocco kayaking and river rafting adventures in the world, though this my friend is still a muzzled secret. Lush river valleys turn to vibrant, knife-cut gorges on the outskirts of arid land; non-touristy sundried, mud houses grip influential cliffs where children scream and wave in excitement. Navigating your way through these waterways will prove to be some of the most adventurous yet turbulent experiences for anyone wishing to become one with Moroccan nature through adrenaline-rush titillation. Read the rest of this entry »

Day Trips Out of Marrakech Morocco

April 24th, 2008

Morocco mosqueMarrakech is Morocco’s newest excitement-filled city. Your senses become bombarded with wavering smoke smells, flashing hypnotic lights and thumping drums and screeching voices. Perhaps, though, you’ve been there for some days: You have seen most of the city’s vast treasures; you’ve spent time exploring the market souks. You’ve watched the performers in the markets. You may now be ready for some peace and quiet. Consider taking a day trip or two just outside of your Marrakech holiday. Your Morocco tour operator would be happy to set one up for you. You can even enjoy the scenic countryside during the day and be back in the comfort of the city by night. Read the rest of this entry »