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What to Wear (and Pack) in Morocco
Figuring out what to pack for a trip to Morocco can be quite challenging. As a female traveler, respect for the Muslim culture meant dressing conservatively, but traveling in the 80-degree weather in fall meant balancing that with being comfortable walking around outside (including a trip to the Sahara Desert). So, what, as a Westerner,…
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Visiting Marrakech + Riad Farnatchi
Our 3 day tour came to end when our driver dropped us off in Marrakech. Here’s how it began … Since we were staying within the medina, in an area that had streets too narrow for cars, we were let out on the nearest road which was still about a ten minute walk through the…
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Moroccan Road Trip
After our Sahara Desert adventure, our 2-night, 3-day tour continued on through the ever-changing landscapes of Morocco. We exited the desert and traveled through the Atlas Mountains once again. We followed the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at a few along the way. A kasbah in Arabic is the “central part of a town…
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Camping in the Sahara Desert
My favorite part of our trip across the country of Morocco was an overnight stay in the Sahara Desert. Arriving via camel trek, we camped under the stars with the indigenous Berber people who treated us to their traditions with the backdrop of beautiful sand dunes. Â It was an incredible bucket list experience that I…
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Chefchaouen “The Blue Pearl”
Chefchaouen (or “Chaouen” to locals) is that blue city all over your Pinterest page. Located in northwestern Morocco, it is a popular tourist destination due to the fact that nearly the entire city is painted blue. There are many theories how this came to be – from warding off mosquitos to the Jews taking refuge…
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What to See in Fez, Morocco
After boarding the train in Casablanca, we had a little over three hours of watching the country flash by our compartment window. We arrived in Fez (or Fes, depending on your preferred spelling) and overpaid for a 40 dirham taxi to our hotel. (It was only about $4 USD so we didn’t bother arguing.) But…
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