by Heather | Nov 21, 2011 | Morocco Articles
Morocco is a country you could visit a dozen times and still see and experience something new each time. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip. 1. Don’t plan an overambitious itinerary Morocco is a country slightly larger than California, and it can be...
by Ghizlane | Nov 15, 2011 | Morocco Articles
Located in the deep south of Morocco, the Draa Valley stretches from the city of Ouarzazate into the Sahara Desert. The Draa Valley is a stunning oasis home to Berber villages, sumptuous Kasbahs, streaming sand dunes, lush green plains, snow-capped Atlas Mountains,...
by Shelley | Nov 3, 2011 | Morocco Articles
Those unfamiliar with Morocco may only know of one city—Casablanca (thanks to its namesake movie). Although the coastal metropolis offers several worthy attractions, other destinations also abound with local and foreign travelers. Marrakesh delights travelers with an...
by Margaret | Nov 1, 2011 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
On November 18 and 19, 2011, Tribeca Cinemas will host the second Moroccan Film Festival. While Morocco has long been utilized by American filmmakers to provide dramatic backdrops for films like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Rendition and Babel, in recent years the...
by Margaret | Oct 24, 2011 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
Trekking in the Mountains of Morocco is, for many, the highlight of a trip to Morocco. The alpine landscape reveals traces of the range’s glacial history (for real!), and is a far cry from the scrub of the plains or the sands of the nearby Sahara Desert. But while any...
by Ghizlane | Oct 18, 2011 | Marrakesh, Morocco Articles
Moroccans and tourists alike would agree that a Morocco trip would be incomplete unless you visit Marrakesh. Imagine a cosmopolitan, yet ancient, city colored in red, with very temperate and healthy weather, located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains on a trek . Here...