by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | May 1, 2012 | Fez, Morocco Articles
For the past 18 years, the city of Fez, Morocco, has put on the Festival of World Sacred Music, dedicated to the traditions of knowledge, art and spirituality of the city. It began as a peace initiative following the first Gulf War but has since become an established...
by Ghizlane | Apr 25, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Ouirgane is a Berber village situated in the Atlas Mountains. It sits 1500 meters above the sea, at the heart of the Toubkal National Park and is only one hour south of the red city, Marrakesh. It is a typical Berber village. A local market or souq gathers the...
by Isabel | Apr 23, 2012 | Morocco Articles
In just 30 minutes, you can escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech’s souks. Where to? How about Tahanaout (a.k.a. Tahanaoute)! Set against the majestic backdrop of the High Atlas, the picturesque village of Tahanaout enthralls visitors with its landscape,...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Apr 17, 2012 | Morocco Articles
The southern port cities begin south of Kenitra and go to the Moroccan/Mauritanian border. These cities all border the Atlantic coast and have a varied mix of colonial influence. The northern cities have heavy French/Spanish influence while the southern cities have a...
by Heather | Apr 11, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Started in 1963, Tan Tan Moussem is an inter-tribal festival that brings together Saharan peoples. The festival’s main event is camel trading, but there are also wedding celebrations, inter-tribal competitions and lots of music and dancing. The most dramatic aspect of...
by Megan | Apr 3, 2012 | Morocco Articles
For the most part, Morocco is a safe country, and the majority of travelers will never encounter any trouble. But, there are some specific cons that the country is known for. It’s always smart to be prepared and cautious especially in urban cities and in the souks...