Journey Beyond Travel, LLC - Morocco Tours

Guinness Book of World records lists the world’s oldest living male as Tomoji Tanabe, a resident of Japan. Mr. Tanabe is said to be 112 years old. Perhaps, though, Moroccan resident Sidi Kaddour Maksouri should challenge the famous book’s claim.

Mr. Maksouri is reportedly 123 years old. Living in el-Jadida, he has only visited a doctor once in more than 30 years. His meager diet consists of bread, honey, olive oil, along with fruits and vegetables. Having been married three times, he adopted a son who is now 45. Sidi Kaddour Maksouri still lives an active life, participating in horse racing and working as a guide who hunts with falcons.

If you’ve been running the same old routes day in and day out, its time to boost your stride by preparing for that marathon you’ve always wanted to run. Why not try something new - something exotic? Why not run the 2008 Marrakesh Marathon or half-marathon in North Africa, Morocco? You probably have the will, but do you have the way? Follow these five simple marathon training tips and you’ll be on your way to finishing your personal record on one of the fastest and flattest courses in the world. (more…)

Morocco wants the next International Expo in 2012 brought to Tangiers. It has competition from Yeoshu in South Korea and Wroclaw in Poland. To put its best foot forward, Morocco has sent several of its government officials to garner support from other countries. Deputy Minister for Moroccan Expatriates, Nouzha Chekrouni started the campaign for world support by going to Italy. She explained that by holding the Expo in Tangiers, the world can have open dialogue in bringing together the diverse cultures and religions. After Italy, she will head to Switzerland and then the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, Minister Chekrouni will try to convince the BIE General Assembley to vote for Morocco hosting the upcoming Expo.
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It may be approaching fall or winter time across most of the northern hemisphere, but in Morocco it’s approaching surf time. Surfs up in the land of a thousand-mile coastline with the best surfing months soon breaching. Pack your own board, rent or buy one, but come surf Morocco for some of the wickedest rides in Africa. (more…)

Muslims everywhere are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Morocco’s royal family, in fact, is taking part in this month of fasting by following some contemporary traditions. King Mohammed VI, who also has the title of Commander of the Faithful and his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, lead the first religious lecture of Ramadan. His Majesty’s father, King Hassan II, commenced the first Ramadan lectures in the 1980s. (more…)

Join the Journey Beyond Travel Bike Morocco Tour 2008!

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More than anything else these days, travelers are looking to include a little adventure to their Morocco itinerary. They might not be looking to jump out of planes or ski down mountains, but they are looking for a way to really connect with the place, its culture, language and people. Yes, travelers are taking a step back to a simpler time; a time without gasoline engines or even horses. These adventurous folks are straddling their bikes to cycle and bike Morocco and consider it an advantageous view.
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Driss Basri, Morocco’s former Minister of the Interior was laid to rest last Wednesday following his funeral in Rabat. Mr. Basri, who called Settat his hometown, died in Paris at age 69. His body had been repatriated to Morocco on Tuesday. Cause of death has not been announced, but it is thought he has been ill for some time.
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The High Atlas Mountains range in North Africa runs for almost 1000 km, from the Atlantic coast to northern Algeria. It’s no wonder then that the local Berbers coined them “Idraren Draren” or “Mountains of Mountains.” When summiting the Toubkal Massif proper, this undulating mountain range appear as smaller stalagmites, chomping and swallowing the horizon.
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