by Brinda | Jan 9, 2013 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
In the ancient trading town of Asilah, Raissouni Palace is a towering symbol for the area’s renaissance. Until about 30 years ago, Asilah crumbled under centuries of neglect. Fortunately, hometown hero Mohammed Benaissa inspired others to take an interest in the... by Megan | Jul 24, 2012 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
Like most towns in Morocco, Asilah has a walled medina. But in Asilah, the walls are painted with colorful, elaborate murals. For the last thirty two years, the Asilah Arts Festival has rehabilitated and promoted the city of Asilah by fostering artists from around the... by Heather | Jul 15, 2012 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
If fishing is your passion, the fresh and salt water beaches and lakes of Morocco offer the pure mountain air and the warm, Moroccan sun making these charming villages the most memorable fishing and vacation venues in the world. The fishing industry in Morocco is 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 JoAnna | May 31, 2010 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
When you visit Morocco, you have a host of choices to make about where to visit and what to do. If you’ve visited Morocco before and have hit all the highlights, or you’re looking for a low-key, under-the-radar destination, consider visiting Asilah,... by Lucas Peters | May 19, 2008 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
Asilah is a very interesting blend of laid back and city, cultural and tourist, and all the lines that meet in between. Asilah’s story is of a town of once great importance in Morocco and fame that then wasted away with the inevitable changes of time, but in the past...