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UNESCO World Heritage Series: Ait Ben Haddou

UNESCO World Heritage Series: Ait Ben Haddou

by Derek Workman | Jun 1, 2021 | Monuments & Sites, Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert

I was traveling through the dusty south of Morocco, touring the Sahara with my guide, Hamid. He was trying to show me exactly where a particular scene in Ridley Scott’s epic film, Gladiator was shot. If you’ve seen Gladiator, you’ll remember Proximo (played by Oliver...
The Morocco Library Project: Feeding Bookworms Since 2014

The Morocco Library Project: Feeding Bookworms Since 2014

by Lucas M Peters | Apr 30, 2021 | Morocco Articles, Morocco Books, Sahara Desert

Before you board that plane for Morocco, remember to pack a book or a dozen. Not just for yourself, but for the Morocco Library Project! And while you’re at it, get a great book to read for yourself!!! Find out more about the Morocco Library Project and the Our...
Visiting Morocco in Summer: A Survival Guide

Visiting Morocco in Summer: A Survival Guide

by Maria Inês Pinto | Oct 17, 2019 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert

Morocco is an increasingly popular travel destination year-round. But as the seasons change throughout the year, so do the opportunities visitors have to experience Morocco’s culture and history. Whether you’re into water sports, mountain trekking, cultural...

How Moroccan Architecture Is Built to Beat the Heat

by Sandrine Ceurstemont | Sep 24, 2018 | Fez, Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert

When I was planning a trip to Fez a few weeks ago, I made sure to book a riad (a traditional Moroccan house) with air conditioning. Like many parts of Morocco in July, the temperature was forecast to be almost 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius). I was sweating as I...

The Top 7 Reasons You Should Visit Zagora

by Sandrine Ceurstemont | Sep 11, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert

Zagora is a common pitstop on the way to the Sahara Desert. It is the last big town you’ll hit on your way to Erg Chigaga, one of the two major dunes in the Moroccan desert. Although most travellers won’t spend more than a night in the Zagora oasis, it’s a destination...

The Secret of Morocco’s Green Pottery

by Sandrine Ceurstemont | Sep 4, 2017 | Morocco Articles, Sahara Desert

The long dusty road leading to Tamegroute takes me back in time. The family-run pottery workshops in the oasis, not far from the Sahara desert, are among the oldest in the country. Dating back to the mid-1600s, they remain virtually unchanged. Artisans still work with...
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Moon Morocco (Travel Guide)

Written and photographed by JBT Director, Lucas Peters, the 3rd edition of Moon Morocco is a detailed, full-colored country guidebook. Guaranteed to inspire travel lust, this edition is a wonderful companion for you while you’re in the planning stages or already in-country.

The 1st edition of Marrakesh & Beyond is a handy pocket-sized traveler. A complimentary guidebook to Moon Morocco, this guide dives deeper into the mysterious souks of the famed “Red City.” With a detailed shopping guide, handy fold-out map, and itineraries for day-tripping from Marrakesh, Lucas brings us another great resource for Morocco!

 

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