No Place Like Sunny Agadir

Agadir was founded in medieval times as a fishing village.  In the 1500s, the Portuguese established a trading post known as Santa Cruz de Cabo de Gue. Coming under control of the Wattasid in the latter part of the 1500s, a fortified Kasbah was built and thereafter...

Ouarzazate, The Southern Delight

Ouarzazate is a popular spot to film movies in Morocco. Many well known movies, such as, Cleopatra, Kundun, Gladiator, and many others were filmed on location here. The Palace of Glaoui, the highest spot in the city has been is a popular spot for movie makers. The...

Moroccan Handicrafts and Souks

Larger cities have medinas and souks are central marketplaces, usually in the center of the medina. Larger souks, such as those in the Fez medina, house shops of textiles, spices, furniture, rugs, and jewelry. Moroccan artists and artisans ply their wares and talents...

Hiking the Rif Mountains

The Rif are known for their steep cliffs. The highest of the Rif Mountains is Jebel Tidiquin which stands at 2448 meters. Only small villages are found within the mountains, while small cities of Tetouan and Chefchaouen in the west and Al-Hoceima to the north can be...

Making History, Tangier Morocco

Tangier, as it is called today, has been under Roman rule, in first Century BCE. Along came the Vandals, who started their move across Africa from here. Between the fourth and fifth centuries, Tangier was part of the Byzantine Emipire. The Arabs arrived in the early...