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Shopping Tour – Travel the Souks Of Morocco To Discover The Finest Leather work, Carpets, Pottery, Embroideries & Basketwork

Shopping in Morocco is a unique and exciting experience. No visit to Morocco would be complete without exploring the medinas (walled cities with maze-like streets) of Marrakesh, Fès and Ouarzazate  . Unlike shopping in the West, where people tend to … Continue reading

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Moroccan Saffron In TheTaliouine Mountainside

For all of you foodies out there I’m sure you’ve heard of a little thread-like spice called saffron. I’m also sure you know that its deep red color and pungent aroma can set you back a few dollars. But, for … Continue reading

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The Paris Dakar Rally – a Moroccan Travel Adventure

Does your idea of a relaxing vacation have less to do with sunbathing on a beach and more to do with sitting on a surf board waiting for that next wave or stopping to appreciate the view as you make … Continue reading

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Tour The Rif Mountains in Chefchaouen Morocco

Isolated in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen  is one of Morocco’s great treasures. This small mountain village sweeps you away into a state of calm with its color scheme that embraces every imaginable shade of blue. Bold splashes of cobalt, turquoise, … Continue reading

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Paul Bowles Travel Writer Of Morocco & The Beat Generation

Paul Frederic Bowles was an American expatriate composer, author, and translator born in Queens, New York on December 30, 1910. Bowles was the last surviving representative of a generation of artists whose work has shaped 20th century literature and music. … Continue reading

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Moroccan Dinner – Family Tour, Couscous And Sweet Mint Tea

As you may already have assumed from previous posts, Moroccan people are extremely hospitable and always ready to lend a hand.  It is not uncommon for a new friend to invite you into their home and proudly share a meal … Continue reading

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Unwind in a Moroccan Bath House- An Intimate Tour of A Hammam

Walking into the elaborately decorated Hammam you are greeted by a smiling woman who directs you to yourprivate changing room. Dressed in a robe you pass bubbling fountains, huge bouquets of fresh exotic flowers, and ornate wall hangings as the … Continue reading

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Shop the Souks of Morocco

A weekend in Morocco can be just as magical as a lengthy stay. The aroma of fresh spices sifting through the air, meats sizzling over an open flame, detailed carpets being unraveled at the market place, snakes entranced by the … Continue reading

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Travel Morocco’s Golden Arches – The Moroccan Big Mac

  A thin strip of morning sunlight filters in between your bedroom curtains falling directly on your eyes, waking you from your sleep. Outside you can hear the beginnings of the day, the shop keepers unlocking and opening their doors, … Continue reading

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The Blue And White City- An Exploration Of Morocco’s Rif Mountains

Slightly out of breath from the long trek up the mountainside you look up ahead and see that it is not too much further. You pass a goat herder who, despite his age, does not seem to be feeling the … Continue reading

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