by Tara Knies-Fraiture | Jan 22, 2018 | Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
Moroccan sweets and cookies are a bit like the secret underdog of the patisserie world. They look quite unassuming and even a bit dull at first glance. However, all bets are off when you take a bite of their heavenly deliciousness. Many Moroccan sweets are drizzled...
by Laïla Ouazzani-Touhami | Dec 4, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
Nothing beats a slice of fresh-baked bread, warm out of the oven, slathered with butter and 100% pure honey, paired with a steaming cup of fresh mint tea for breakfast. Lucky for you, in Morocco this is an every-day sort of thing! In fact, not only will you find...
by Laïla Ouazzani-Touhami | Nov 27, 2017 | Morocco Articles
Today, Journey Beyond Travel is taking you off the beaten track to discover beautiful landscapes and incredible areas for a honeymoon that won’t be easily forgotten Beach Lovers Morocco Honeymoon Destinations If Your Love Of Each Other Is As Great As Your Love For The...
by Tara Knies-Fraiture | Nov 20, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Rabat
Wander into the Khemisset Carpet Market, held on Tuesday every week around the year, and you magically travel back a few centuries. One traveller described it as feeling “like she was in the Middle Ages.” I tend to agree. Many locals still use horse-drawn carriages,...
by Laïla Ouazzani-Touhami | Nov 6, 2017 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Morocco has been lucky enough to be blessed with a variety of different landscapes, including some wonderful mountain ranges. From the Rif to the High Atlas, you can enjoy various activities and take in some picturesque scenery, even if mountain hiking isn’t your...
by Tara Knies-Fraiture | Oct 30, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Rabat
I stroll into the Khemisset Carpet Market (souk, in the local lingo) just after 7 am on a quiet Tuesday. The sun has just peaked over the horizon. The rustic, fading structure where the carpet market is held is barely awake. Vendors shuffle quietly in and out with...