by Sandrine Ceurstemont | Sep 4, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
The long dusty road leading to Tamegroute takes me back in time. The family-run pottery workshops in the oasis, not far from the Sahara desert, are among the oldest in the country. Dating back to the mid-1600s, they remain virtually unchanged. Artisans still work with...
by Sandrine Ceurstemont | Aug 21, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
I’m on an early morning bus from Zagora to Tata and into the Sahara. My eyes are half open. The other-worldy landscape flashes by. The barren, rocky vistas between towns is fitting. After all, I’m in the heart of meteorite country, on my way to find out about...
by Sandrine Ceurstemont | Aug 7, 2017 | Morocco Articles
This past year, Morocco has made headlines for its scientific discoveries and innovations – some of which have been game-changing. If you’re in the country, you can visit the locations linked with these finds. Here are our top five scientific discoveries in Morocco....
by Mike Bernhardt | Jul 31, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Tangier
On our first afternoon in the Tangier medina, a soft-spoken old man invited my wife and me to step inside his carpet shop to “have a look.” When we showed interest in a small piece, he suddenly vanished, replaced by The Closer – the rabidly aggressive owner of...
by Maria Inês Pinto | May 8, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
As the largest, and one of the driest, deserts on Earth, it’s safe to say there are very few places in the world like the Sahara Desert. The infinite sea of sandy dunes all in different shades of gold is the perfect setting to experience a once-in-a-lifetime getaway...
by Maria Inês Pinto | Apr 6, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
Food is a major part of Moroccan culture. Its diverse and intense flavors perfectly capture Morocco’s multiethnic background, tumultuous history and rich heritage – and they’re an integral part of the country’s renowned hospitality. Best of all? Moroccan food is...