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Category: Morocco

3 days in Marrakech

The perfect 3 days in Marrakech

Posted on 4 December 2017 by Els

Visions of 1001 nights, snake charmers, vibrant souks and food – oh the glorious Moroccan food- : all these clichés came to mind when finally booking my trip to Marrakech. It’s a city I’d been longing to visit for a long time and after my weekend in Tangier the year Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged city break, culture | 8 Replies
Moroccan babouches scams in Marrakech

How to deal with scams in Marrakech

Posted on 18 November 2017 by Els

I am a solo female traveller so let’s set a few things straight first: after having travelled to 4 different cities, I can truly say that Morocco is one of the friendliest and most hospitable nations I’ve travelled in! Moroccans are a traditional, respectful and good-humoured bunch and I have Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged culture | 7 Replies

Arts and crafts in little-known Tetouan

Posted on 14 March 2017 by Els

“Hello my princess, I’m glad we meet again!” I turn around and stare right into the eyes of the man I have been trying to avoid all day… I met Abderrahmid the day before and as helpful and friendly as he may be, there was something too eager and slightly Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged culture | 14 Replies
local souks Morocco

A love letter to Tangier

Posted on 22 March 2016 by Els

The cafés of “Le Petit Socco” are buzzing as I enjoy my last glass of mint tea. I don’t want to leave Tangier, the city grabbed me from the moment I arrived! Is it its international past with its history of spies and brothels? Is it the friendliness of its Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged city break | 12 Replies
Ville Nouvelle Marrakech

The Ville Nouvelle of Marrakech: a taste of modern Morocco

Posted on 22 November 2015 by Els

The true charm of Marrakech lies inside the medina: a place of endless souks, historical palaces and the famous Djema el Fna square. But Marrakech is also one of Morocco’s most modern cities, home to a yearly international film festival, as well as an arts festival. If you want to Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged city break, culture | 8 Replies
Marrakech food tour

From hout quari to avocado juice: local food in Marrakech

Posted on 8 November 2015 by Els

“ I hope you are hungry?” Youssef asks me. We meet on the main square, Djemaa el Fna, where, together with 8 other food enthusiasts, I’ll be going on an evening food tour with Marrakech food tours. I’m really looking forward to this; in Europe the knowledge and offerings of Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged city break, food | 10 Replies

Chefchaouen: beyond the 50 shades of blue

Posted on 29 March 2015 by Els

Nestled in the glorious scenery of the Moroccan Rif mountains lies Chefchaouen or Chaouen as it is often called by Moroccans. The city with the most photographed and instagrammed medina of Morocco.  A quiet place where people come to take a break from the otherwise frantic Moroccan cities. There’s a sort of Continue Reading

Posted in Morocco | Tagged city break | 9 Replies

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