by Lucas Peters | Aug 1, 2014 | Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Leave the busy streets of Marrakesh for a day and venture off into the Atlas Mountains – what you will find may certainly surprise you. Tucked away in the vast North African mountain range is a minor tribute to what was at one time the most significant spiritual...
by Lucas Peters | Jul 7, 2014 | Fez, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Although Sultan Abou Inan wasn’t the most pious of men (having killed his father, brutally murdered his rivals, and fathering over 300 offspring), he was able to devote some time towards developing one of Morocco’s most beautiful medersas, the magnificent Medersa Bou...
by Lucas Peters | May 27, 2014 | Morocco Articles
In the world of travel, Morocco is climbing as one of the most sought-after exotic destinations in the world. Part of this is in thanks to the extra five million tourists per year who once frequented Egypt and Tunisia who are now flocking to Morocco. A reputation as a...
by Lucas Peters | Aug 18, 2013 | Morocco Articles
In the southwest corner of Morocco lies a scattered outpost of white-washed homes that make up the seaside village of Mirleft. A quick stop here reveals nothing extraordinary to even the most well-honed wayfarer. Only after a proper sojourn of a few days does the true...
by Lucas Peters | Jun 22, 2013 | Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles
I have always been drawn to and interested in the Jewish history and culture of Morocco. And, while I am by far not an expert, once you’ve been in Morocco awhile, one begins to uncover some fantastic and even hidden places where the Diaspora once lived, traded,...