Whale Watching in Morocco

The Strait of Gibralter, the narrow strait that separates Spain from Morocco holds a high concentration of marine animals including several species of whales and dolphins. The strait separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean and has a unique geography,...

Transportation To and From Morocco

If you’re like many, you start by finding out where the country’s major international airports are and search for flights from your nearest airport to those destinations to begin your trip research. However, a round-trip flight between your airport and the Mohammed V...

Azrou, Morocco

Tucked into the hills of the Middle Atlas Mountains, Azrou is a welcome break from the crowds and noise of the imperial cities, and, at nearly 3,940 feet (1,200 meters) in elevation, it’s also a great place to escape the heat. Azrou, which translates literally to...

Sidi Ifni, Morocco

Located in the Souss region of Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast, Sidi Ifni served as a Spanish port city from the mid-19th century until it was ceded to Morocco in 1969. From the 1930s until the late 1960s, the town hosted a large Spanish population, and today...

Ecotourism in Morocco

Ecotourism is a serious buzzword in travel these days but what does it actually mean to travel eco-responsibly and to experience an eco tour in Morocco? According to the International Ecotourism Society, “ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that...