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...
by Chris Griffiths | Oct 15, 2015 | Morocco Articles
Very few girls living in rural communities in the High Atlas Mountains get the chance to further their education beyond primary level. Most secondary schools are located in larger towns several kilometers away and parents struggle to afford lodging for their children....
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Oct 5, 2015 | Moroccan Recipes, Morocco Articles, Morocco Food
When most people think of Moroccan food two things come to mind; tagine and couscous. But, there is a wide range of Moroccan recipes that never find their way to restaurant menus. In fact you’ll typically only find these dishes served in homes. This is one...
by Maria Inês Pinto | Sep 24, 2015 | Fez, Morocco Articles
No one visits Fez without passing by Bab Boujloud at least once. It is virtually impossible, as the gate (bab in Arabic) serves as an excellent navigation point for the lost wanderers trying to find their way through the busy streets of the Fez medina. But Bab...
by DJ Yabis | Sep 18, 2015 | Morocco Articles
“Konichiwaaaa!” the Moroccans shouted at us while walking through the maze of the medina in Essaouira, our first stop in Morocco. At first I was perplexed why they all think we’re Japanese. But that’s usually how it is when you’re traveling as an Asian abroad. In some...