Marrakech is the frenetic and famous city of Morocco. All the rumors are true: it really does have a collection of maze-like streets to get lost down, with countless street vendors selling everything from spices to leather, making it an intense and intriguing experience. Stand in the madness of Jemaa el-Fnaa in the daytime and… Continue Reading
10 Best Beaches in Morocco
Morocco’s coastline runs along both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, meaning it has a huge array of beaches that are just begging to be visited. With some fantastic spots for keen surfers and water sports enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of waves along much of the country’s sprawling, sand-dune sea sides. If spending your holiday sleepily… Continue Reading
15 Best Cities to Visit in Morocco
From the glistening waters of the Mediterranean to the sandy plains of the Sahara, Morocco has fascinated and enticed travelers for thousands of years. Morocco’s strength lies in its integral position for trade with the rest of Africa; as such, the country has seen many influences infused with its own Berber traditions. From French to… Continue Reading
Discover the Roman Ruins of Volubilis in Morocco
Although Morocco is well known for its exotic cities, it also has a few ruins left from its time as a Roman Colony. The most stunning of these is Volubilis, which is found at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Built in a fertile agricultural area where almond and olive trees were plentiful, this site… Continue Reading
7 Best Day Trips from Marrakesh
Sometimes the exotic sights, sounds and smells of a city like Marrakesh can overwhelm us. When this happens it’s time to get out of the city for a few hours and recharge our batteries. While you won’t find the fairy tale castles of Europe on these day trips from Marrakesh, you will find deserts and… Continue Reading
Inside Chefchaouen: Morocco’s Stunning Blue City
Chefchaouen may be blue, perhaps the bluest city in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s said. It’s because everything in this Moroccan city, from buildings to lamp posts and garbage cans, is painted blue. The city’s blueness is a tradition that dates back to the 15th century when Jews fled Spain because of the… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Marrakech
Formerly one of Morocco imperial capitals, Marrakech (also spelled Marrakesh) is an exotic city luring visitors with its Moroccan charm. Whether travelers arrive on the express or tour the city with thoughts of Charles Boyer and his Kasbah at the fore, all will be enchanted by what they find. Whether haggling for a bargain in… Continue Reading
10 Best Places to Visit in Morocco
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman may have given the world Casablanca, but there is much more to see in Morocco than its largest city. This former French colony gives travelers the opportunity to experience life in an ancient Arabic and Berber culture, sunning on beaches or snow skiing in the High Atlas. Get lost in… Continue Reading
10 Best Morocco Luxury Hotels
One of the best known type of accommodation in Morocco is called the riad. This is a small hotel renovated from an old house found in Marrakech, Essaouira and Fes or anywhere there is a medina in Morocco. Riads are usually small with about 6 rooms or less, often with a walled garden where breakfast… Continue Reading
10 Top Tourist Attractions in Morocco
With long beaches, fortified fishing ports, lush oases and the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco’s coasts and countryside offer plenty to interest travelers. Throw in the imperial cities of Fez, Meknes and Marrakesh with their superb examples of early Islamic architecture, and you’ll understand why Morocco is a great travel destination. The top tourist attractions in… Continue Reading
