Journey Beyond Travel...going beyond the destination

One of the most inexpensive ways to experience the sights and sounds of a region may be by camping there. Camping can provide you with a laid-back and leisurely way to spend a vacation or extended holiday. Besides, what better way is there to get out away from all the people you left behind? Camping in Morocco will not really be that different than any other place as far as the privacy you might find or the feelings you may experience out under the stars. Yet, the majestic views may be like nothing you’ve ever experienced elsewhere. (more…)

Morocco is a wonderful country filled with imperial cities, cultural heritage, and scenery you will want to record.  Planning your trip is essential.  There are items you will need to bring with you on the trip whether you are trekking Morocco or staying in a city like Fez.  As a guide to preparing you for Morocco, we have a list of things you will need to consider before embarking on your Morocco trip. (more…)

Morocco for the past several years has been trying to stop the deforestation of their lands by creating a number of bio reserves and national parks in the Ait Bougmez Valley, Rif Mountains, and High Atlas Mountains. Wildlife in Morocco has dwindled because of agricultural use of the land, pollution entering the water sources and locals annihilating various species. The government has taken this turmoil into account, and there are still many areas of Morocco which luckily still untouched.  There are eighteen species of mammals that are on the border of extinction along with eleven bird species here in Morocco. For anyone who is visiting Morocco the best places to witness the wonders of wildlife are the national parks and reserves. (more…)

Trekking Morocco can consist of the highest mountain peaks of the country or moving from city to city visiting the various regions of the country.  Morocco is a beautiful place, with many splendors waiting for you.  One Morocco tour provides you with an eclectic trip through the Sahara Desert, mountains, beaches, and Imperial Cities that make up the region. This trip encompasses the very best a Morocco tour has to offer. (more…)

Trekking Morocco is an experience you will not soon forget–so many places are worthy of a visit–some for a couple hours, some a couple of days. Noteworthy regions throughout Morocco include the High Atlas Mountains, the Rif Mountains, and the Anti Atlas region.  Depending on which region you want to visit, you do have a plethora of National Parks. Read on to get an idea of what National Parks (some combined with trekking) await you in Morocco. (more…)

Morocco is teaming with a variety of activities.  The nature lover in you has probably considered several that you can enjoy while on a Morocco holiday.  The perfect Morocco holiday will not be complete unless you take the day trip to the Ourigane and Tin Mal Mosque.  Both locations are an hour from Marrakesh.  You will travel first to the Ourigane, where a new dam was recently built. (more…)

Morocco, though considered in the west, has its own cultural values and norms apart from the West. What may be OK to do on the beach in Spain may actually be illegal just forty-five minutes south in Morocco. If you know one thing about Morocco, you probably know that it is a Muslim country, or perhaps, you know it’s an Arab country. Given this, there are certain ways to behave especially in public in the country where Allah watches all. If you’re planning a Morocco trip and your itinerary has you venturing through city and village alike, keep in mind these simple rules of etiquette. (more…)

In just seems that the country of Morocco allures the mind in so many ways, taking hold of the imagination as surely as the colors and sounds and smells that make up the history and culture of this historic filled destination. Traveling here will give you so much to take away. (more…)

Speak the word Morocco or conjure the image of the country up in your mind and you will at once come away with a feeling of the exotic, of being very far away from home. The truth is, however, that you are not so far away at all. It just seems that Morocco allures the mind in so many ways, taking hold of the imagination as surely as the colors and sounds and smells that make up the history and culture of this historical destination. (more…)

Morocco! What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that magical word. Do you conjure up vistas of desert sands? Men in caftans along with red Fez hats? Or do you see souks and minarets? Morocco is all these things. When you explore Morocco you will find much, much more. (more…)

Wow! You are about to embark on your dream Moroccan holiday. You have received your itinerary from your Moroccan Tour Operator. You are visualizing yourself walking through the labyrinth streets of old Fez. You see yourself trekking the High Atlas Mountains or cycling Moroccan countryside. Many adventures are just waiting for your plane to land. Maybe, there just might be one Moroccan adventure that you haven’t thought too much about. Make no mistake, it is just as great as any of the other adventure, could be, it is just a bit better. You are about to start a journey into the cuisine of Morocco. (more…)

Traveling with children, whether they be toddlers or teenagers, is an amazing, life-changing way to let your young ones experience new worlds, cultures and ways of life. However, let’s be perfectly honest: Traveling with children, through rewarding, is not an easy feat. But, do not let the travails of child-traveling bar you from bringing your young ones on your next Moroccan adventure! (more…)

You’ve finally answered your dream to journey to Morocco, a land of sky-scraping mountains, never-ending deserts and mile-long beaches…not to mention vibrant Imperial cities filled with both elegant restaurants and street stalls brimming with hot made harira (soup), harsha (flat cornbread) and freshly squeezed orange juice (OJ—A Moroccan must-have). While all these make for a gastronomical pleasure-ride, such delight has its downfall. Yes, we’re talking about getting here. What should you take to meet all of your Moroccan traveling needs? Worry not, my friends, for we have listed here the TOP FIVE most crucial items to bring on your Morocco tours! (more…)

When traveling in the Middle East and North Africa, you will notice a particular phenomenon that will strike you upon entrance into every airport, disembarking in any bus station and sticking your head into any corner grocery store – in every nook and cranny of these countries, you will see photographs of the country’s ruler. In Jordan it will be King Abdullah II, in Syria you will see President Bashar al-Assad, in Egypt it is President Hosni Mubarak and in Morocco, at every turn, will be the face of King Mohammed VI. As you travel through the fascinating, beautiful country of Morocco and see so many images of the young leader King Mohammed VI (or, M6, as he is affectionately referred to by the younger generation), you will begin to wonder: Who is this man whose image I see everywhere? (more…)

Morocco is a beautiful region that enlightens the senses and tickles the hearts of couples in love. It does not matter if the couple is young and on their honeymoon or older and on a special holiday. The simple fact about Morocco is that it is hard to miss the natural exotic beauty of the region that speaks to hearts across the globe. Couples in love can delight in sharing a romantic spin on the dance floor after enjoying delicious Moroccan cuisine all in the same evening. They can also spend the night underneath the stars camping in the Sahara Desert. Regardless of how the holiday is spent, the couple will fall more in love with each day in Morocco. (more…)

A little unknown fact about Morocco is that it is a great place for a family holiday. Virtually every inch of the region offers something for everyone to enjoy. Over the course of a Morocco family tour, families can travel the majestic Sahara Desert with a camel as the mode of transportation or take a peek at authentic Moroccan life in a Berber village. Take in a piece of Moroccan history with a visit to palaces, mosques and souk markets. (more…)

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…)

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 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…)

Where 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. (more…)