Travel Fes: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
[sc_youtube video_id=”i8ZzYbGIflc?rel=0″ width=”870″ height=”489″] Donkeys hooves knock against the stone, while people scurry through the Medina, getting lost in the maze like streets. Something is different about Fes. Listen closely, there are no honking horns, putting motors or screeching brakes. That’s right, inside the fortified walls and labyrinth allies there are no cars. The best […]
Moroccan Souks, How to Navigate Moroccan Marketplaces
The souks, or market places, in Moroccan cities often take up entire city blocks and are made up of stall after stall of goods that wind their way through the narrow alleys and side streets, often only wide enough for pedestrians and the occasional donkey. The stalls […]
Travel Morocco’s Historic Kasbahs and Majestic Waterfalls
Morocco boasts beautiful cities with majestic mosques, imperial palaces, and hotels worthy of royalty, but outside these sprawling cities there is a different sort of majesty and beauty for travelers to discover. Leaving the chaotic and busy city centers the Atlas Mountains and the sprawling Sahara desert give way to a different Morocco, one of […]
Morocco’s Luxurious Riads & Hotels: Where To Stay in Fes
Morocco is known for having some of the most luxurious, Boutique riads and Hotels in the world. When planning a visit to Fes, the UNESCO World Heritage City, those who are in the know of where to stay will have their travel experience guaranteed as one to remember. Moroccans tend to be very accommodating, friendly […]
Top 10 Places To Eat When Traveling To Marrakech
Marrakech is a hot spot for Moroccan cuisine, serving all types of traditional dishes with Asian, French, and Italian influences. Each of the Top 10 restaurants has a distinct and alluring atmosphere all with there own unique signiture styles. Dar Moha Tables are delicately set with rose petals and candlelight under the vibrant green banana […]
Moroccan Spice Tour: From Souks to the Plate- Essentials For Moroccan Cooking
Exotic aromas of ginger, coriander, and cinnamon mingle in the streets. Fine mounds of spices tower like sand pyramids in the dusty souks of Morocco. Deep red paprika, vibrant yellow turmeric, beige sesame, green olives and lemons layer in eye catching patterns. One of the largest markets for Moroccan spices is in Agadir. The spices […]
Morocco Travel at its Best: The Top 10 Riads and Hotels in Marrakech
You have dreamed of traveling to Morocco, of exploring the colorful souks of Marrakech and sampling the Moroccan cuisine, but where to stay during your trip? Below are list of Marrakech’s Top 10 most luxrious and breath-takingly gorgeous Boutique Riads and Hotels.. Whether you are looking for the ultimate in sophistication, a private getaway for a […]
Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca: A Morocco Travel Special with Piano Bar & Old Hollywood Dining Experience
The 1942 classic Hollywood movie Casablanca is full of romance and political espionage set against a backdrop of wartime conflict in Casablanca, Morocco. Deceit, danger, love, and betrayal are all common themes in this critically acclaimed and Academy Award winning film starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Its characters, dialogue, and music have […]
A History Tour of Moroccan Dates – 45 Varieties & Delicious Recipes
Dates have played an important part in Moroccan cuisine for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests the cultivation of dates all the way back in 6,000 BC in Arabia. The date palm was a major source of life for thousands of people throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa and is said to have provided […]
A Taste of Morocco: Vegetarian Dining The Amanouz Cafe
After reading all about the traditional cuisine and sweet mint tea of Morocco I was more than ready to experience it myself when I headed to Amanouz Café in Northampton, Massachusetts. Located on Main Street this unassuming café specializes in the mouth-watering aromas and sumptuous tastes of Moroccan cuisine transporting it from the North African […]
