Morocco Archives -

First Time in Morocco: 10 tips to note

If you’re off to Morocco for the first time you might want to note a few things, including the weather, cats, haggling and ‘Morocco belly’

by Cherryl

Dear Morocco

Farewell Morocco, I’ll always have fond memories from our time together, from the Sahara to the souks, High Atlas Mountains, snake charmers, belly dancers and generous tagine!

by Cherryl

22 Rumours about your Morocco Holiday: Setting the Record Straight!

What you need to know about Morocco before your first trip – lets examine the hype. I found most of these 22 rumours to be true!!

by Cherryl

Out And About Morocco #3: Food, Orange Trees, a Mosque and a Medina!

More Moroccan snapshots to inspire your next visit to Morocco; it’s such an interesting country, with something interesting to see or experience wherever you go.

by Cherryl

Ait Benhaddou: The fortified city and Hollywood of Morocco

Loved by movie makers and tourists alike; take a walk through the narrow clay community. Ait Benhaddou is home to a small number of Moroccan families and was used as the setting for a long list of big screen films.

by Cherryl

Berber Life and the High Atlas Mountains: tea, sheep, scary roads and fossil sellers

A complete contrast from Marrakech and its crazy souks, the High Atlas Mountains take you a world away with breath taking views and a community of berber families living a different way of life.

by Cherryl

Maison Tiskiwin: Musée Bert Flint Museum, Morocco

If you’re visiting Marrakech, curious about African history and berber life with a soft spot for cosy museums crammed with lots of interesting things, you’re going to really like Maison Tiskiwin.

by Cherryl

Bahai Palace, Royal Beauty in Marrakech

A pretty palace in Marrakech decorated with impressive mosaics , imposing doors, high arches and artistic ceilings.

by Cherryl

Out and About Morocco #2: Argan Oil, pottery and Moroccan Wine

Women busy crushing nuts all day, a spot of wine tasting and some hand made ceramic souvenirs.

by Cherryl

Out and About Morocco: Goats in Trees and a Riad Dinner

Dinner in a riad will leave your belly bursting with the endless servings of food, and the goats looking down at you from Argan trees will leave you wondering how they get up and down again!

by Cherryl

Comptoir Darna: Marrakech, The Moroccan Restaurant You Don’t Want to miss

One of the most fantastical dining experiences you’ll have in Marrakech., dark, glamorous and intense!

by Cherryl

Out and about Marrakech: The Souks, Headaches from Haggling and a Pharmacy Appointment!

Extreme haggling is highly likely in Marrakech, it wore me flat out – and I think the souks should come with warning signs for getting lost and suffering from haggle exhaustion.

by Cherryl

One Night in the Sahara Desert: Zagora, A Camping Experience

So you want to go camping with Moroccan nomads in the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, ride camels for transport with a camp fire warm you up and the stars to keep you entertained at night. Well you can in Zagora, Morocco.