by Chris Griffiths | Jan 7, 2016 | Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
Taliouine, the heart of Morocco’s saffron producing region, lies south of Marrakesh and east of Taroudant. The city itself is small – just under 6,000 people – but produces more saffron than any other place in Africa. Every November, a festival is...
by Chris Griffiths | Dec 29, 2015 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
Asilah is a sleepy fishing town in the North of Morocco, just one hour south of Tangier. While not completely off Morocco’s well-beaten path, it’s often missed by travellers bound inland for Fez or Chefchaouen, yet has a uniquely alluring charm. With an immaculately...
by Maria Inês Pinto | Nov 12, 2015 | Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
The Meknes medina, garnished as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, holds many treasures within its walls. The first one can be admired even before you enter the imperial city: Bab Mansour. This incredible gate (bab in Arabic) is not only a spectacular example of...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Nov 5, 2015 | Moroccan Recipes, Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
There are some Moroccan foods (like Sfa) that are so good, you’ll never find them on a restaurant menu. Rfissa is one of those dishes. The simple ingredients of chicken and lentils are elevated with the inclusion of spices and a slow cooking time – until...
by Jessica Levy | Nov 2, 2015 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
So you’ve seen the snake charmers in Marrakesh, you’ve gotten hopelessly lost in endless souks in Fez, and you’ve rocked all the casbahs around Casablanca. Check, check, and check. But what if you’re just not a checklist traveler? What if you want more than just a...
by Maria Inês Pinto | Oct 31, 2015 | Fez, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Arts and history enthusiasts simply can’t leave Fez without paying a visit to the incredible Dar Batha Museum, the city’s museum of traditional Moroccan arts. Set in a gorgeous 19th century palace, the building in itself could be considered a piece of art. Designed by...