by Megan | Jun 4, 2012 | Essaouira, Morocco Articles
For the past 15 years Essaouira has been home to the Gnaoua World Music Festival. Every summer in June, for four days, the Gnaoua Festival welcomes famous musicians to participate, share their musical ideas and create one of the most elaborate concerts in the world....
by Shelley | May 9, 2012 | Morocco Articles
A visit to Morocco is not complete unless you’ve enjoyed a glass—make that several glasses—of the country’s iconic mint tea. Fortunately, the opportunities to enjoy this refreshing drink are numerous. Mint tea is part of Morocco’s lifeblood; and, in fact, is popular...
by Megan | May 7, 2012 | Morocco Articles
Dehydration is a major concern for Westerners visiting Morocco’s weather – a dry and hot climate. Luckily, the country has a variety of beverages to quench a traveler’s thirst and acclimate them to the Arabic and African culture of Morocco. Whether you want...
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,...