Best Cities in Morocco and Best Family Friendly Hotels in Morocco
Morocco is a land like no other. For colour, warmth and allure, it is safe to say that the country is one of the most underrated travel destinations in the world. The country practically overflows with beauty, including the contrasting azure sea with the yellows and golds of sand deserts, and the Atlas Mountains running […]
Moroccan Souvenirs – What to Buy in Morocco
One of the things we love about the travelling life are the opportunities to buy exotic goods from the countries we visit. Morocco is immensely rich in decorative craftsmanship, and easy to reach from Europe, especially from Spain and Portugal. Sometimes you only realise after leaving somewhere that you have just missed the best market […]
Best Spices from Morocco
A trip to Morocco is usually topped off with the region’s delicious treats. Moroccan dishes are typically characterized by a large variety of rare spices and flavouring. This wide range of spices gives the Moroccan food rich, tangy sauces and zesty. Before taking a close at the famous Moroccan spices, perhaps it will help to […]
Day trip to Meknes and Volubilis (by bus and hitchhiking)
Meknes and Volubilis are two very different but both magnificent ancient places within a stone’s throw of each other. They are in northern Morocco between Fes and Rabat. UNESCO lists both places as World Heritage Sites for their Outstanding Universal Value. Volubilis was an important site for a millennium before becoming a major Roman […]
7 Must See Medinas of Morocco
Medinas (Old Towns) of Morocco are possibly the most well known feature of the country. Five of them are inscribed as Unesco World Heritage sites. All of them are fascinating to explore. They are typically characterised by a maze of narrow streets, courtyard houses (Riads) and an absence of motor traffic – if you don’t […]
Moroccan Bath – My experience of Hammam Mouassine in Marrakech
Moroccan Bath – Moroccan Hammam I had always wondered about the Moroccan bath. I had experienced all kinds of fancy scrub treatments in Vietnam, Thailand and hammam spa in Oman. I had been in saunas and steam rooms. But I had never been in a traditional Moroccan hammam steam bath. So in Morocco, I […]
Things to do in Rabat
Alongside Fez, Marrakesh, and Meknes, Rabat is one of the four royal cities of Morocco and is also its capital. The name means a “Fortified Place” and Rabat lives up to this with its spectacular ramparts. We spent a week there, finding and trying all that this Moroccan city has to offer, and if you are […]
Trip to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
The Game of Thrones is known for its fabulous sets and locations. When I discovered that the scene below was shot in a real place, I knew that a trip to Ait Ben Haddou was a must for our Moroccan itinerary. Also, I always enjoy visiting Unesco World Heritage Sites – and a trip […]
Imsouane – Surfer’s Paradise, Fishing Village and Much More
We found Imsouane by accident. I found some exciting words written about “surfer’s paradise” “beautiful fishing village”, and there was some highly rated accommodation on Hotels Combined. Imsouane sounded cool – fishing village and surfer’s paradise. I booked five nights, thinking it was a nearby satellite of Agadir. Only a few days before the trip […]
Marrakech With Kids
Marrakech With Kids – Introduction Marrakech is intense. Even our nine-year-olds who love exploring and excitement felt a bit Marrakech-ed out after four days here. If you are in Morocco, you have to see Marrakech. If you are in Marrakech you must visit the Souq Semmarine. And if you are coming here with your children, then […]