by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Dec 19, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Morocco is known for its rock climbing and trekking, but when most people think of adventure activities in Morocco, skydiving doesn’t normally come to mind. But, for a place lush in beautiful scenery over the Central High Atlas, what better way to view the landscape...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Nov 27, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Ouarzazate often considered the last big outpost before the Sahara Desert. Filmmakers and crews alike have flocked here in recent years to film blockbusters such as Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Body of Lies, The...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Oct 30, 2012 | Morocco Articles
A medina is generally the oldest section of a city in North Africa. Inside a medina exists the remnants of a thriving city. When the word medina is used outside of North Africa it is meant to simply imply a city or town. Artisan shops, palaces, fountains, mosques,...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Oct 8, 2012 | Morocco Articles
The city of Beni Mellal is one of the fastest growing cities in Morocco. Positioned between the Middle Atlas Mountains and Atlas Mountains, it is a great location for adventures in this region of the country. Beni Mellal is almost exactly between Marrakech and Fez...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Jul 6, 2012 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Nestled in the Argan biosphere of southern Morocco, Atlas Kasbah Ecolodge offers the first eco-friendly accommodation in the area. This unique resort offers visitors the chance to experience Morocco while maintaining the ecological sustainability of the region. The...