English articles

• The Middle Atlas: Cedars, Monkeys, Trout, & Trekking Unknown – Morocco

  Skiing, snowshoeing, and springtime trekking aren’t the common weekend pastimes you would imagine doing when in Morocco. But, with an altitude in most places over one-mile (1.6 km), the ...

• Essaouira: The Mighty Mogador

  Essaouira is located in the southwest region of Morocco, and is a grand escape from the more tourist-centered beaches of Agadir. Its original name was Tassort, which refers to its kasbah, ...

• Agadir, Morocco: Historical Sunshine Mecca

  Agadir in Morocco is located along North Africa's Atlantic coastline. Its cultural and historical ties lie predominantly with its relationships and conflicts with European nations. Before ...

• Agadir – The Allure of Sunny Beaches

  I point my face into the sun and feel a brief caress of dry heat whip over my brow, the phrase 'Welcome to Agadir' still echoing in my ears. Something about this city cast a spell on me and ...

• Rabat Morocco – A Perfect Combination of Old and New

  Rabat is not only the capital of Morocco, but is also rated as “the best” Moroccan city by many travelers. Far smaller than Casablanca, and not as culturally diverse as Marrakech, Rabat is ...

• Marrakesh Morocco – The Marrakesh Express

  You'd be hard pressed to visit Morocco and not include Marrakesh on your itinerary! Marrakesh is a city of mystery and wonder and unique sights and sounds. Along every narrow street, ...

• Essaouira Morocco – A Tale of Pirates and Windsurfing

  Welcome to the Moroccan town of Essaouira! No longer a mid-1960's hippy hangout (Jimi Hendrix used to party here); Essaouira has evolved into a still-undiscovered gem of pristine ...

• Tanneries of Fez – Leather Goods Just Like Mom Used to Make

  One of the highlights of a recent trip to Morocco was a visit to the infamous tanneries of Fez. If Morocco is famous for its leather goods, it owes its reputation to the young men who ...