Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 26
Marrakesh was our final stop on this tour and this is our final tour post: it’s only two and a half months behind us, but it feels so far in the past now. Continue reading “Marrakesh”
Essaouira
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 24
We really liked Essaouira although the only full day we had there it rained. All day. And this was the only rainy day we had though the entire trip. Continue reading “Essaouira”
High Atlas Mountains at last
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 22
Today we hiked in the mountains and I felt at home again. Continue reading “High Atlas Mountains at last”
Aït Ben Haddou
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 21
This was another short ride day. Today we’d travel on the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs”. Continue reading “Aït Ben Haddou”
George in Todra Gorge
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 20
We left the beautiful and ever-changing landscape of the Sahara dunes for the stunning snowy peaks of the High Atlas Mountains. Continue reading “George in Todra Gorge”
The Desert
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
The sun is completely up here at 8 am. And everybody was out to watch it. Continue reading “The Desert”
From chaos in Fez Medina to Desert silence
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
We ended a very long day with African dancing and learning the drums around the fire at the edge of the desert. Continue reading “From chaos in Fez Medina to Desert silence”
Fès (or Fez, if you prefer)
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
You have probably heard of Fès, because of its famous red cylindrical hat with a tassel. Continue reading “Fès (or Fez, if you prefer)”
The ruins of Volubilis and Mhaya Village lunch
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Shortly after breakfast on Jan 16, we said goodbye to the Blue City, still asleep in the blanket of fresh crisp blue air, and hit the winding mountainous roads descending from the Rif mountains. Continue reading “The ruins of Volubilis and Mhaya Village lunch”
Chefchaouen, Rif valley hike
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 15
I feel at home this morning. Mighty mountains, crisp fresh air, great views. The name Chefchaouen means “Look at the peaks”. Continue reading “Chefchaouen, Rif valley hike”
Tangier and Chefchaouen
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
All set to begin our tour. The minibus, our main home for the next 13 days, is loaded and we are settled in. Continue reading “Tangier and Chefchaouen”
Morocco from the window of a van
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 27
Aboard the train from Marrakesh to Casablanca: the tour is over and we are off to our last days before flying back home. Continue reading “Morocco from the window of a van”
The tour – the good, the bad and the hidden
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
To begin with, there was no bad! Usually we travel solo and slow, taking the time and enjoying the places we visit, with me doing the itineraries and the planning. Continue reading “The tour – the good, the bad and the hidden”
Casablanca, Part Two
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Jan 27
The tour is over and we are back in Casablanca. It is Monday again, exactly 2 weeks since we first arrived. Continue reading “Casablanca, Part Two”
Casablanca, Part One
Storyline: Highlights of Morocco
Casablanca is not necessarily a pretty city. As a matter of fact, it is on my list for one of the ugliest cities we’ve visited so far. Continue reading “Casablanca, Part One”
