Morocco Travel Guide, Tours, and News

Morocco Mosques

Carole Morris — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:01:35 +0000

Morocco is an Islamic country steeped in tradition. Religion plays a very important role in the everyday lives of its people. To better understand just how much, consider a customized tour of Morocco’s mosques and sacred places within each city you travel to. Most mosques are not open to non-believers, however, medersas and gardens surrounding them usually are. Here are some Morocco Holiday considerations. (more…)

M’Hamid and Erg Chigaga

Sam — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:36:57 +0000

M’Hamid brings a quieter pace of life to Morocco. It is nestled in the Zagora region just past the Draa Valley and is one of the starting points of the famed Sahara desert. Although travel to this small town is an adventure in itself, many tourists still make the trip. This is due in large part to the picturesque views that are afforded by the Sahara desert and surrounding High Atlas Mountains ranges. Vibrant Marrakech is approximately seven to eight hours of travel time from this small secluded area. (more…)

Morocco Mgoun & Ait Bougmez Valley

Sam — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:27:44 +0000

Morocco trekking tours are recommended to explore th prepossessing M’goun region in Morocco. The tour guides are often natives, familiar with the area as well as the local customs. Utilize the services of an educated tour guide through a Morocco tour operator to better explore this authentic Berber villages. Satiate your lust in Wanderlust by trekking through pastoral valleys, indulging in the sights and sounds offered only in this part of Morocco. The coupled Mgoun and Ait Bougmez Valley proffer villages, people and ways of life unique to only this region in all of Africa. (more…)

Encounter Morocco’s Draa Valley

Carole Morris — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:34:18 +0000

You are enjoying your Morocco holiday. You have visited cities out of the past. You have walked where royals walked. You have visited the mystery of Tangiers and Casablanca. Now, though, you’re ready for a change from urban scenery to rural splendidness. Take a trip, then, through the Draa Valley. Here burned mountains, red clay villages seemingly sprouted from the earth and Berber villages with contrasting palm oasises line your itinerary. The Draa Valley is known as the date basket of Morocco. Shipping worldwide, this “date basket” provides an income and lifestyle to many in the area. (more…)

Essaouira Morocco: Time-Stopped Settings

Sam — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:12:36 +0000

Essaouira is a place of enchantment. Residing inside the boundaries of a fortified wall, Essaouira is situated on the Atlantic Coastline, vibrant and rich in historical treasures. The streets are filled with eclectic individuals: from rugged fishermen to local residents to foreign travelers bring a melange of scenes portrayed aesthetically by musicians, artists and merchants showcasing the talents and trinkets of a time-stopped locale. (more…)

Who Are The Morocco Berbers?

Carole Morris — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:17:43 +0000

You are headed to the African nation of Morocco. Your Moroccan tour operator has told you about visiting Berber villages. You have heard all about the Berber craftsmen, their knowledge of the land, some of their indestructible history and maybe a bit more. Or perhaps you’ve never heard of them at all. Just who are these Berber people? A Moroccan pre-Arab culture has ruled unperturbed and unconquered for hundreds of years. Let’s take a look at this amazing people. (more…)

Ait Bougmez Valley, Morocco

Sam — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:03:24 +0000

One of the most spectacular and still untouched Morocco destinations is the scenic Ait Bougmez Valley. This naturally wrapped parcel of land resides in the central High Atlas Mountains. The Ait Bougmez Valley is 200 kilometers east of Marrakech. In addition to the surrounding natural beauty, the architecture is a stunning tribute to Morocco’s more traditional living. Buildings and houses are mud brick, nestled among majestic mountain ranges. It’s often hard to see the small towns as they are camouflaged. (more…)

Travel Morocco In Your (Adventure) Style

Terry — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:04:52 +0000

How 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. (more…)

Morocco Chefchaouen Trekking

Sam — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:52:24 +0000

Chefchaouen 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. (more…)

Morocco Tours At Your Door

Sam — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:35:50 +0000

Morocco 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. (more…)