The hosts clap their hands and you sit at the table taking in the light scents of mint, cumin and saffron and a distant aroma of pomegranate glaze. In front of you is a dish of Moroccan lamb with a garbanzo bean mash and then a series of courses follow….
A weekend in Morocco can be just as magical as a lengthy stay. The aroma of fresh spices sifting through the air, meats sizzling over an open flame, detailed carpets being unraveled at the market place, snakes entranced by the high pitched pungi, a pot of mint tea and a…
Recently I had the opportunity to talk with Younes Errami, a Moroccan citizen studying at the Cadi Ayyad University to get insight on one of Morocco’s greatest pastimes. Football (what the U.S. refers to as soccer) is one of Morocco’s most prized activities. KJ: I would love to hear about…
A thin strip of morning sunlight filters in between your bedroom curtains falling directly on your eyes, waking you from your sleep. Outside you can hear the beginnings of the day, the shop keepers unlocking and opening their doors, the carts of oranges and dates being wheeled down the…
Amidst the fresh greens of thorny cacti, towering bamboo, flowering lilies and ancient palms shines a dominant cobalt blue with flashes of sunny yellow. Marrakech’s botanical garden, the Majorelle Gardens designed…
Slightly out of breath from the long trek up the mountainside you look up ahead and see that it is not too much further. You pass a goat herder who, despite his age, does not seem to be feeling the effects of the climb as much as you are, he…
It wasn’t the impressive architecture or the rich history of Morocco that resonated with my friend Mindy the most during her recent trip to Morocco (although she certainly appreciated both) rather, it was the people she met and their infinite hospitality and seemingly unfaltering smiles. “Everyone is just so happy,”…
At night the crowded streets of Morocco come alive with sacred snake charmers, storytellers that have you at the edge of your seat, fortune tellers and flame swallowers. In the midst of the day there is a similar hustle through the maze of marketplaces. For travelers interested in planning a…
Imagine you are wandering the maze-like souks of Marrakech. Merchants are calling to you to take a look at their ware: sapphire-blue water jugs, intricate carpets of every color, multi-colored baboosh, or slippers, sparkling silver jewelry, sweet pastries dripping with honey, the sights, sounds, and smells of Marrakech. As you…
Deep inside a Berber village of Morocco, in the Middle Atlas, only hours away from the Imperial city of Marrakech, lies one of the most majestic waterfalls, the Cascades d’Ouzoud. One of the Top 10 Places Not to Miss, and undoubtedly a stunning natural wonder of Morocco, along with the…
