by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | May 1, 2012 | Fez, Morocco Articles
For the past 18 years, the city of Fez, Morocco, has put on the Festival of World Sacred Music, dedicated to the traditions of knowledge, art and spirituality of the city. It began as a peace initiative following the first Gulf War but has since become an established...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Apr 17, 2012 | Morocco Articles
The southern port cities begin south of Kenitra and go to the Moroccan/Mauritanian border. These cities all border the Atlantic coast and have a varied mix of colonial influence. The northern cities have heavy French/Spanish influence while the southern cities have a...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Mar 28, 2012 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
Most people who venture to Morocco know about the famous port cities like Tangier, Casablanca and Rabat. The well-researched traveler (hopefully reading our blog!) has also most likely heard of Agadir, Essaouira and maybe even Safi. There are standard tourist stops in...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Aug 5, 2011 | Morocco Articles
Surprisingly, getting to and from Morocco in this day and age isn’t too complicated. Entry into Morocco requires a valid passport for all visitors. Citizens of certain countries may need to obtain a visa (you can see Morocco visa information on our blog). The...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Jun 13, 2011 | Morocco Articles
Often overlooked by tourists, Meknes, Morocco, is a culturally rich city with a modern twist—the best of both worlds. Here you can visit ancient palaces and tombs, and afterward head to a downtown cafe for an ice cream cone or milkshake. Meknes, one of Morocco’s...