by Lynn Sheppard | Nov 21, 2014 | Morocco Articles
A spate of celebrity weddings and the recent honeymoon of actor George Clooney and his new wife, Amal Alamuddin, have put Marrakesh firmly on the map as a romantic destination. However, Morocco offers much more than just the city of Marrakesh for honeymooners. There...
by Lucas Peters | Nov 11, 2014 | Fez, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
For over 1200 years, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque (or al-Karaouine) has been one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim World. With a history dating back to the 9th century, this mosque and university have been the selected congregation space for...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Nov 5, 2014 | Morocco Articles
You’re getting ready to tie the knot but are still torn on where you should spend your honeymoon. A beach in Tahiti? A cabin in the remote woods of Canada? Hiking the Camino de Santiago? Why not pick a destination that can deliver everything? Where you’re...
by Lucas Peters | Nov 1, 2014 | Casablanca, Jewish Morocco, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Morocco’s rich Jewish heritage is a unique piece of history that is unknown to most travelers – and that in itself is reason enough to explore it on your next holiday to this exotic country. Although Jews historically lived in mellahs (or Jewish Quarters) in a number...
by Lynn Sheppard | Oct 23, 2014 | Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles
Many visitors to Morocco are surprised to learn of the country’s cultural diversity. Although today a majority Arab Muslim country, Morocco has a significant Jewish past (and present) as well as indigenous Amazigh (also known as Berber) population who pre-date the...
by Lucas Peters | Oct 14, 2014 | Jewish Morocco, Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles
Historically, Morocco has strived to be a place of acceptance. Several different cultures and religions have inhabited its cities and towns throughout the centuries. Today, the majority of its population is Muslim but it is not hard to find a wide array of remnants of...