by Lucas Peters | Aug 18, 2013 | Morocco Articles
In the southwest corner of Morocco lies a scattered outpost of white-washed homes that make up the seaside village of Mirleft. A quick stop here reveals nothing extraordinary to even the most well-honed wayfarer. Only after a proper sojourn of a few days does the true...
by Teri Venker | Jul 25, 2013 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
Beneath the absolute black of the Sahara Desert sky, with our campsite nestled in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, sprinkle after sprinkle slowly found its way into our Berber-style tents; we were gradually getting soaked. Little did we know that this night...
by Lucas Peters | Jun 22, 2013 | Jewish Morocco, Morocco Articles
I have always been drawn to and interested in the Jewish history and culture of Morocco. And, while I am by far not an expert, once you’ve been in Morocco awhile, one begins to uncover some fantastic and even hidden places where the Diaspora once lived, traded,...
by Lucas Peters | May 29, 2013 | Morocco Articles
One of the great benefits of working in Morocco is the opportunity to explore (and re-discover) places that I once frequented but might not have visited in awhile. One of these places is the remote Central Atlas of Morocco – the home of Mount (Jbel) Mgoun, the...
by Silvia | Apr 3, 2013 | Casablanca, Morocco Articles
Does your ideal vacation prioritize art galleries and architecture over adventure? Would you rather sip cocktails than scale sand dunes? Does your travel itinerary look better with art deco-style buildings, museums and discos? Then Morocco is calling you. Casablanca...
by Brinda | Apr 1, 2013 | Morocco Articles
With its lively markets and landscapes straight out of motion pictures, Morocco is a magical place in children’s eyes. The compact size of the country and friendly people make traveling with kids enjoyable and rewarding. Though children might tire of typical adult...