Morocco Travel Blogs - Page 8

Driving around just to see!

It seems that no self-respecting traveller should call their itinerary substantial unless it includes a stopover in Marrakech, regardless of their length of stay. Looking back over the past decade or so of holiday bookings, this trip easily stands out as one which I've always thought best fits …

Nice Berber Village south of Morocco many wonderful things to discover

Exotic is different,different is exciting,excitement is enticing.Everyone is enticed.Temptation allures,desire is tempting,want is desirable.Everyone hopes to be wanted.He had even mocha-carmel skin,Moroccan born with a smile,perfectly smooth Sahara lips,waiting to be trekked acrosswith eyes a suns…

visited in March,2008 solo DIY tour cross the country...Michael Palin style..me and my backpack. Traveled to Marrakech then by train via Fez-Tangier to Chefchaoune. By train to Casablanca and back home.

It may be cliche, but as soon as I arrived in Marrakech, I wanted to start singing Aladdin songs.  "One jump--ahead of the bread line...one swing, ahead of the sword...." I was in for some major culture shock.  I had never been to Africa before, so I was very excited, if a little apprehen…

Thursday, June 12, 2008 We're in Casablanca now.  I love this place people are passionate and v. friendly to us (v. much unlike the thieves we always encountered in Spain).  They always try to initiate small talk although I dun quite understand what they are saying.  And they're cal…

I was there with a group of people from work and for it was a business trip, so may be I didn't see a lot. Was interesting to see that totally unusual for me world. Mostly in the city they sell everything. There are some interesting very old buildings, mosques,graves. Weather was very nice. But in …

My first trip to Africa, and what an experience it was!

We didn't stay here that long. We hired a car to drive us to Marrakesh so we could see the countryside which was a great idea but the driving can be scary on the main highway. They have alot of car accidents and deaths. So, the trick is , don't look at the road while they are driving and you wont e…

Arrived on the 20th evening. Stayed in the old medina in the youth hostel. The area around the old medina where the souks are present is a place where the excitement lies in the evening otherwise I found Casablanca as a dull place which you compare with other financial centers in the world although…

I travelled solo to Morocco in April 2008. It was a life-changing experience with some amazing (natural) highs, coupled with a few dangerous situations... adventure! Fortunately I met some great people along the way so I was never too lonely :)

2007, Intrepid trip to Morocco

Some shots from my trip to Morocco in 08.

Desert, nature, smiles...and poorness