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Morocco: Navigating the Ancient Maze of Fez
“Fez is really just the medieval city that it was…. Fez is the soul of Morocco. It’s the last bastion of what Morocco really is.” - Abdelfettah Seffar, a craftsman and cultural entrepreneur (NY...
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Morocco: Volubilis and Meknes
We had a great day trip to Volubilis and Meknes from Fez. It was very interesting to explore two very distinct cities in one day. One used to be an administrative center of Roman Africa dominated by...
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Morocco: Bhalil, Ifrane and Azrou
We left Fez and made our way south. We visited Bhalil, a village off the beaten path known for its cave homes. We stopped for lunch at the Swiss-like town of Ifrane and ended the day in Azrou, a...
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Morocco: Camel Trekking in the Sahara Desert
After a long travel from Azrou and some exhausting encounters with touts along the way, we finally caught sight of the spectacular Erg Chebbi, a large dune shaped by wind blown sands on the oasis of...
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Morocco: Ait Benhaddou and Tamdaght
Ait Benhaddou is a “Ksar,” a fortified village in the foothill of the Atlas Mountain. This famous ksar was once a significant stop for traders carrying gold, salt and slaves along the caravan route...
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Morocco: Madness and Surprises in Marrakech
The pretty cone-shaped spices in the souk. We finally made it to Marrakech, a vibrant city filled with exotic sights and sounds. It was colorful, it was hectic, it was madness! It can be a sensory...
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Morocco: A Day Hike in the High Atlas Mountain
The spectacular High Atlas Mountain of Morocco is a hiking/trekking paradise. Most trekkers flock here with the goal of ascending Mt. Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa...
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