The Best Photography in Morocco

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 t...

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...

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 morroca...

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 ...

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. ...

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,...

Le Jardin Secret was once one of the larger riads in Marrakech. After falling into disrepair, it underwent an extensive renovation into the beautiful and peaceful gardens it contains today. The riad includes two courtyards. The larger has been restored as an Islamic garden, reflecting Koranic sym...

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...