by Heather | Aug 4, 2010 | Morocco Articles
Laayoune is the largest town in Western Sahara, the desert region south of Morocco’s Anti Atlas Mountains. Occupied by Spain until 1974, Western Sahara remains in legal limbo as a disputed territory. After the “Green March” of November 1975—when 350,000 Moroccans...
by Amiee | Aug 2, 2010 | Morocco Articles
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,...
by Shelley | Jul 28, 2010 | Morocco Articles
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...
by Margaret | Jul 26, 2010 | Morocco Articles
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...
by Heather | Jul 21, 2010 | Morocco Articles
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...
by Amiee | Jul 12, 2010 | Morocco Articles
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...