by Lucas Peters | Jan 13, 2025 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
As the calendar turns to the Amazigh New Year, known as Yennayer, Morocco comes alive with a celebration of its ancient roots and vibrant traditions. This year (2025) the Amazigh calendar marks the year 2975. This annual event, held between January 12-14, marks the...
by Lucas M Peters | Nov 15, 2024 | Asilah, Atlas Mountains, Fez, Health and Beauty, Marrakesh, Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
The souks of Morocco are chock full of the perfect gifts for your special someone. Whether you’re looking for something small for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger to toss into Santa’s sleigh, the likelihood of you making a big holiday splash with unique,...
by Monika Mizinska | Dec 8, 2022 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
If you’re looking to get away when the temperature plummets and the snow starts falling from above, why not consider spending Christmas in Morocco? While many travelers from the Northern Hemisphere initially consider a European destination for their winter holidays, a...
by Guest Author | May 4, 2022 | Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh, Morocco Articles
Morocco is unquestionably both a photographic destination and a great place to flex your walking and trekking muscles – Photographer Charley Tuffey decided to do both, and has shared with Journey Beyond Travel both the journey and the visual inspiration, along...
by Isabel | Aug 27, 2021 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
As a leading player in the “green” travel industry, since our inception in 2007, the team at Journey Beyond Travel has been encouraging and promoting sustainable tourism in Morocco. At the outset of the 20th century, the continuous growth of tourism in Morocco began...
by Lucas M Peters | Jan 2, 2020 | Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh, Morocco Articles, Morocco Books, Tangier
Over the past few years, people have often asked me what sort of books they should read about Morocco. That’s a tough question as there are quite a few really great books about this little kingdom nestled on the northwest corner of Africa. Still, I have my favorites....