Shop the Souks of Morocco
One Week in Morocco can be just as magical as a lengthy stay. The aroma of fresh spices sifting through the air, kebabs sizzling over an open flame, Berber carpets being unraveled at the market place, snakes in Djemaa Le Fna Square, a pot of Moroccan tea and a camel trek through the Sahara dunes […]
Morocco’s International Marathon – A Running Tour Through Marrakech
Recently I had the opportunity to talk with Younes Errami, a Moroccan citizen studying at the Cadi Ayyad University to get insight on one of Morocco’s greatest pastimes. Football (what the U.S. refers to as soccer) is one of Morocco’s most prized activities. KJ: I would love to hear about your extracurricular activities, do you […]
Majorelle Blue – Tour Yves Saint Laurent’s Moroccan Gardens
Amidst the fresh greens of thorny cacti, towering bamboo, flowering lilies and ancient palms shines a dominant cobalt blue with flashes of sunny yellow, at the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech. Marrakech’s botanical garden designed by French artist Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962) revolutionizes the way we think of color. Bright potted plants of yellows, blues and greens are […]
The Blue And White City Chefchaouen – An Exploration Of Morocco’s Rif Mountains
Slightly out of breath from the long trek up the Moroccan 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 effects of the climb as much as you are, he nods and smiles […]
A Travelers Journey Across Morocco
At night the crowded streets of the bustling city of Marrakech in the touristic capital of Morocco come alive with sacred snake charmers, storytellers and acrobats that have you at the edge of your seat. Fortune tellers and flame swallowers are abound in the famous Djemaa el Fna Square. In the midst of the day there […]
Tea In The Sahara – Morocco’s Berber Mint Recipe
Imagine wandering the maze-like souks of Marrakech, merchants are calling to you to take a look at their wares, sapphire-blue water jugs and exotic colored ceramics surround you, intricate carpets of every color, multi-colored slippers, sparkling silver jewelry and sweet pastries dripping with honey. These are the the sights, sounds, and smells of the Marrakech […]
Morocco’s Magical Cascades of Ouzoud
Deep inside a Berber village of Morocco, in the Middle Atlas, just three hours from the Imperial city of Marrakech, lies one of the most majestic waterfalls, the Cascades d’Ouzoud. One of the Top 10 Places Not to Miss, and undoubtedly a stunning natural wonder of Morocco, along with the Todra Gorge, and the Erg […]
Marrakech Travel, The Red City in Morocco
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15714″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] Marrakech is known as the “red city or Al Hamra,” a city in southwestern Morocco located within the foothills of the
Morocco’s International Marathon – A Running Tour Through Marrakech
The International Marathon at Marrakech is considered one of the most prestigious marathons in the world and boasts a beautiful and exotic setting for its runners. The route itself, which was designed by an international judge after visiting the most beautiful sites in Marrakech, winds itself down palm tree-lined streets, through orange and olive groves, […]
Weather in Morocco, Know Before You Go
Before visiting Morocco make sure to understand the weather and climate. Morocco is often referred to as a cold country with a hot sun. Summers in Morocco are exceptionally hot and winters can be chill to the bone. Morocco’s ranges of climates greatly fluctuate due to the country’s geographic location between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Morocco’s unique […]
