With an exotic culture, fascinating history, great cuisine and year-round good weather, Marrakech is Morocco’s most popular tourist destination. And it’s a fantastic place to visit! But while it’s a vibrant, colorful and exciting city, it can also be somewhat chaotic and frenetic. Heading out on a day trip from Marrakech is the perfect…
When we were planning a trip to Morocco, I started scouring travel sites and forums to get an idea of where to stay in Marrakech (as this was our preferred city). And truth be told, I quickly started feeling a little overwhelmed. With hundreds of riads, hotels, villas and guesthouses to choose from, it’s…
Ouarzazate is a pretty popular destination in Morocco. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Sahara,’ it’s used as a stopping off point for visitors heading to the desert. But the city is also well known in the international film industry. In fact, several Hollywood A-listers (such as Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese and actors Cate Blanchett…
For most people visiting Morocco, the exotic, bustling city of Marrakech is usually the first stop on a journey through the country. And it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by a beautiful palm grove and with the majestic Atlas Mountains visible in the background, Marrakesh has it all… …from ancient souks filled with an…
Beautiful golden beach? Tick. Amazing arts and music scene? Tick. Plenty of awesome seafood? Tick. No wonder Essaouira attracts plenty of yearly visitors and is a hugely popular choice when it comes to day trips from Marrakech! Rich in history and culture, it has a lovely mix of old and new and affluent and…