by Carole Morris on August 27, 2008
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 mosques and sacred places within each city you travel to. Most mosques are not open to non-believers, however, medersas and gardens surrounding [...]
Morocco 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 [...]
Morocco 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 [...]
by Carole Morris on May 10, 2008
On 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 [...]
by Carole Morris on May 9, 2008
After 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 [...]
by Sam on February 8, 2008
Tucked away in a quiet area of northern Morocco is the beautiful city of Tangiers. Many have said this gateway to the Arabic world for those in Europe showcases the mystic and romance of Morocco. This growing city has over 669,000 residents that make a home here.
by Sam on October 30, 2007
Morocco has always held some mystery for travelers. This part of North Africa bridges mainland Europe and the African continent, though separated slightly by the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. With the Atlantic Coast thousands of miles long and the Sahara thousands of miles across, Morocco has many different prospects of topography and offers [...]
by Carole Morris on October 3, 2007
Is this the Middle Ages or modern Morocco? Are those men sultans? Is this a medieval battleground? Before you stretches a tent city, built around a courtyard. These tents, by today’s standards are opulent and luxurious. Rich Moroccan carpets and killims cover the floors. Tapestries are hung on the walls in traditional reds and greens. [...]