Africa

Overview This itinerary offers the best of Morocco in 3 weeks. Start off your North African wanders in Marrakech, one of four Imperial cities in Morocco with its vibrant main square, Djema el Fna. Trade in…

We arrived in Marrakech on the first day of the Moroccan Arab Spring. Not the best timing. The series of anti-government protests began in response to oppressive regimes throughout the Arab world (North Africa and the…

Essaouira may be influenced by the Brittany region of France, but the laidback fishing village is unmistakably Moroccan. In a country known for land-locked cities and dramatic deserts, Essaouira reminded us that Morocco actually has an…

Chefchauouen is one of those places you now see all over social media and wonder, is that real? Nestled among the Rif mountains, home to the Berber tribes, lies Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl of Morocco. The…

Set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Moulay Idriss is one of Morocco’s most important pilgrimage sites. The sacred Muslim town is named after the great-grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Facing persecution, Moulay Idriss fled…

The most humble of Morocco’s four imperial cities, Meknes is an overlooked destination. But less tourists often means more opportunity for authentic experiences. Visiting places off the beaten path can be very rewarding. We saw Meknes…

Fes – love it or hate it, the city is the epitome of Morocco. Our arrival to the “Athens of Africa” was admittedly, not ideal. Quite literally, we thought we were in danger. Sleep-deprived and coming from…

Morocco – the land of magic, mystery and wonder. Nowhere is that felt more than in the heart of the Sahara Desert. After visiting the frenetic souks of Marrakech and the bustling seaside port of Essaouira, we…

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