Morocco

Morocco is a country full of contrasts.  In the North, it is decidedly Mediterranean.  Towards the central regions, as you head into the Atlas mountains, you will feel as though you are in a Central or Eastern European mountain country, and then on the southern side, the vast Sahara desert appears and things change yet again. This guide is about the area south of the Atlas mountains, near a vil...

There is an endless array of shops, narrow alleys, food, and more to explore. Every corner and street is different and the best way I can recommend to experience it is to...get lost. You really don't need a guide. I recommend the app MapMe, which has almost all of the tiny alleys and streets in the Medina. Whenever we felt like getting back to the main drag or heading home, we jus pulled out th...

At nearly 14,000 ft, a trip up Toubkal is no joke, and much more than most people expect to find in Morocco. You'll find a landscape that reminded us of Colorado, and some great hiking (and even some snow).Getting thereAll hikes to Toubkal start in the small mountain town of Imlil. You can arrange your own transportation here, or arrange a hiking trip that picks you up in Marrakech and takes yo...

Ouzoud waterfalls (or more commonly in Morocco, Cascades d'Ouzoud) is the name of several waterfalls that empty into the El-Abib river gorge. The falls are near the village of Tanaghmeilt approximately150 km northeast of Marrakech. Ouzoud means "the act of grinding grain" in Berber. This seems to be confirmed by the frequent mills in the region. The waterfalls are approached from their top, whe...

As ones approaches Essaouira from one of the main roads that connect it either with Marrakesh or Casablanca, it gives the impression of a modern european city. Leaving the car in side though and entering the fortified walls of the old city, this impression is put to rest and a magnificent morrocan medina unfolds. In comparison with other medinas in the country, the location of the city by the o...

Meknes is one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco, located in northern central Morocco and close to Fes. Although it may be overshadowed by the most famous city of Fes, it is actually one of the most important cities of Morocco, with a rich history, culture and very interesting architecture. As in most northern African arabic cities, the so called Medina is the historic centre of the city. ...

A "medina" is typically called the historical district in many north African arabic cities. As such when traveling in Morocco, in most important cities, you will encounter a medina. The medina of Fez is one of the most important ones because of its historic and cultural significance, that led to its proclamation by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The medina of Fez is a huge maze, ful...

Sahara desert may be considered one of the most hostile environments on earth, however once you are there, there is such a seduction that it impossible to understand. Especially, watching the sunset and sunrise inside the sea of sand of the desert is an enchanting experience. In order to do this, the best way is to actually stay deep inside the desert, far away from villages, roads or other hum...

Aït Benhaddou is an ighrem or ksar (meaning a fortified village) along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present-day Morocco. It is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The ksar dates from the 17th century (at least in its current form) and is a labyrinth of connected dwellings surrounde...