by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | Jun 13, 2011 | Morocco Articles
Often overlooked by tourists, Meknes, Morocco, is a culturally rich city with a modern twist—the best of both worlds. Here you can visit ancient palaces and tombs, and afterward head to a downtown cafe for an ice cream cone or milkshake. Meknes, one of Morocco’s...
by Shelley | Jun 8, 2011 | Morocco Articles
The best time to travel to Morocco depends on the type of experience you want to have. Planning to visit the desert? Hoping to surf? Is skiing more up your alley? Despite extreme summer heat, the peak tourist season occurs in July and August. Temperatures in Marrakech...
by Erin | May 30, 2011 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles, Morocco Books
Lords of the Atlas is prefaced, like many histories, with markers that help orient the reader in the world they are about to enter: a chronology of events, a genealogical chart for tracking names and lineage, a map of tribal territories. What sets apart this...
by Margaret | May 23, 2011 | Fez, Morocco Articles
Traveling to Morocco, the ancient city of Fez and its medina can feel very foreign indeed. The walkways wind up and down through the hilly city, too narrow for cars or all but the slimmest of carts and carriages. The medina is much like it was hundreds of years ago;...
by Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki | May 18, 2011 | Morocco Articles
The harsh truth: Agadir has a reputation of being a tourist trap. If you’re looking for the true Moroccan experience, most say this city will disappoint. But we’ve got good news—the traditional Morocco you may be searching for is just a short day trip away from...
by Shelley | May 11, 2011 | Marrakesh, Morocco Articles
If you’ve read even a little bit about Marrakesh prior to your tours to Morocco, you probably know that this cultural hub is bursting with activity, especially in Place Djemaa el-Fna, the city’s main square. For a first-time visitor, approaching the clamor of the...