by Chris Griffiths | Jun 30, 2016 | Atlas Mountains, Morocco Articles
The Ounila Valley links the Tizi n Tichka pass to Ait Ben Haddou and was originally the main thoroughfare for the trans-saharan trade route between Marrakesh and sub-saharan Africa. Today, evidence of this once highly important role is reflected in the numerous...
by Chris Griffiths | Feb 12, 2016 | Morocco Articles
Morocco is home to numerous stunning palm groves and your journey from the imperial cities of Fez or Marrakesh toward the vast Sahara will take you past an oasis valley before reaching the dunes themselves. As you pass through different towns and terrains, the...
by Chris Griffiths | Dec 29, 2015 | Asilah, Morocco Articles
Asilah is a sleepy fishing town in the North of Morocco, just one hour south of Tangier. While not completely off Morocco’s well-beaten path, it’s often missed by travellers bound inland for Fez or Chefchaouen, yet has a uniquely alluring charm. With an immaculately...
by Chris Griffiths | Dec 29, 2013 | Morocco Articles
In this video, we take you inside the Glaoui Kasbah in Telouet, Morocco (just past Ait Ben Haddou) to witness a rare scene of a once-famed Berber (Amazigh) singer named Sofia performing among the beautiful mosaics within the kasbah’s ancient walls. Our team at...