Top 8 Secret Places in the Marrakech Medina, A Virtual Tour
Top 8 Secret Places in the Marrakech Medina, A Virtual Tour While travel to Morocco has come to a near standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, it is possible to visit Marrakech, one of the country’s most sought after cities, within mere seconds. Our Marrakech Virtual Tour enables you to become an armchair traveler with […]
Top 10 Things to See and Do in Moulay Idriss & Volubilis
Is Moulay Idriss & Volubilis worth a Day Trip from Fes? Travelers to Fes often ask if Moulay Idriss is worth a day trip. For history buffs, wine connoisseurs, and nature enthusiasts, the answer is always yes. The scenic town is located 63 kilometers from Fes, surrounded by olive and almond trees, dispersed over […]
13 Moroccan Holiday Gift Ideas, Shop with Inspiration
13 Moroccan Holiday Gift Ideas, Shop with Inspiration Moorish and Moroccan architecture has long inspired architects and designers from around the world. In recent years, Morocco’s booming tourism is attracting globe trotters. They visit and share images and stories of the country’s talented artisans, craftsmen, weavers, pottery makers, and tailors. These reports have caught […]
Top 6 Morocco Jewish Heritage Tours
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] Top 6 Morocco Jewish Heritage Tours Jewish culture has been interwoven throughout Morocco for centuries. Morocco Jewish Tours offer a golden opportunity for Jewish travelers to discover Stories of the Jewish Mellah’s, a vibrant Jewish community, Synagogues, Andalusian and Moorish architecture, beautiful landscapes, Tombs and Holy places, and the only Jewish Museum in the Islamic world. By choosing one of […]
Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour, Remarkable Places and Historical Sites
A Morocco Jewish Heritage Tour Guarantees Visiting Remarkable Places and Historical Sites Morocco is steeped in Jewish Heritage and Culture. The country has a remarkable history of Jewish life that sets it apart from other Muslim nations. If you are Jewish and interested in touring Morocco you are guaranteed to discover ancient traditions and […]
Fez Insiders Guide, Travel Tips & Secrets of the Ancient Medina
The Ultimate Fez Insiders Guide, Learn about Travel Tips & Secrets of the Ancient Medina Fez el Bali was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. Built during the Idrisid dynasty (789 – 808 AD), the ancient walled city of Fez is one of the oldest in the world. Fez was designed on […]
11 Extraordinary Places to See Islamic Design & Geometric Patterns in Morocco
Morocco is known for its extraordinary architecture that has historically been influenced by Moors and the Idrisi dynasty whose geometric designs and patterns were incorporated in all forms of buildings. Pre Islamization the Berber Kingdom set the architectural tone with mud-brick houses and kasbahs. Touring Morocco’s Imperial Cities and the grand south offers the opportunity to […]
Discovering Islamic Design in Morocco
Islamic geometric design mixes elements of math, art, and history. During your trip through Morocco, you will see colorful geometric patterns on mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. Within these contexts, beautiful patterns can be discovered on kilim carpets, zellige tilework, walls, fountains, pillars, the trimmings of front doors, furniture decor, ceilings, stairways, halls, […]
Top 5 Highlights: What to See & Where to Go en route to the Sahara Desert
The Moroccan Sahara Desert has been deeply admired for centuries given it’s remote location and its undulating high sand dunes. The Sahara Desert has historically attracted travelers searching for a far off place to engage with nature and self discovery. For those with a penchant to dig deeper into the heart of Morocco touring the […]
14th Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques d’Essaouira
Held yearly in October for the past 14 years, this year’s Andalusia-Atlantic festival is the 14th edition and takes place from Thursday October 26th – 29th, 2017 on the Coast of Morocco. The Atlantic Andalusia Festival highlights the Andalusian musical heritage of the Spanish-Moroccan cradle. It is the perfect fall event for all music officiados and those […]
