by Sam | Oct 30, 2008 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert
Most people do not realize that the Sahara Desert is not just sand and rolling dunes. Only about twenty-five percent of the Sahara, which is about the size of the United States, is sand. The rest of the Sahara is volcanic hills, gravel plains, rock formations, and...
by Carole Morris | Oct 30, 2008 | Morocco Articles
What does Palmer, Alaska and Ouarzazate in Morocco have in common? Maybe, you can’t think of anything, after all, Morocco is an African country sitting on the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Alaska sits on the Pacific and Bering Sea. Morocco is known for hot weather,...
by Sam | Oct 17, 2008 | Morocco Articles
When you visit the country of Morocco you will undoubtedly find yourself immersed in quite a bit of Muslim culture. There are numerous moussems – or Muslim festivals – held throughout the year and being in the country during one of them is something that...
by Sam | Oct 1, 2008 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
The beautiful village of Imlil can be found nestled in the heart of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and the terrain that surrounds this peaceful village is a rich contrast from that of the country’s lowlands. Here, pink houses are spaced unevenly through the...
by Terry | Sep 26, 2008 | Morocco Articles
Traveling with children, whether they be toddlers or teenagers, is an amazing, life-changing way to let your young ones experience new worlds, cultures and ways of life. However, let’s be perfectly honest: Traveling with children, through rewarding, is not an easy...
by Sam | Sep 25, 2008 | Casablanca, Morocco Articles
The city of Casablanca was immortalized in the movie of the same name staring Humphrey Bogart. It was actually established in 1906 and had a population of approximately 20,000 people. Today, the city boasts a population of over 4 million and, as the heart and soul of...