Tag: Morocco
Camel rides and camping in the Sahara Desert
For someone who loves city vacations, all my favorite travel experiences have been in nature. And one of the best was in Morocco, where we took camels out into the Sahara Desert and camped there overnight. The camel ride To get to the desert, we drove out to an inn called the Auberge Les Dunes…
The worst cities I’ve ever visited
Not every city in the world is amazing and beautiful. Some cities are downright dumps or totally forgettable. Though I usually fall in love everywhere I go, there are some places that just weren’t for me. Here are five of the worst cities I’ve ever visited. But don’t despair. There are always great alternatives nearby.…
The things that inspire me to visit a place
When it comes to travel, I think being easily suggestible is actually a good thing. I was thinking about the silly things that make me want to see a new place. Some of them have been surprisingly minor, to the point of absurdity. For instance, I wanted to go to Italy because I kept reading…
Buying goods in Morocco
Morocco is full of opportunities to buy unique goods as gifts or souvenirs. Many people make a living from selling their wares so they will try very hard to make the most off of them. Luckily for you, craftsmen and vendors are flexible and the country is known for its practice of friendly haggling to…
What to expect from the food in Morocco
Morocco is a wonderful place to experience a different culture and an even better place to be gastronomically adventurous. The tastes and aromas of Moroccan cuisine are like nothing else you’ve ever had. It takes some getting used to, and is sometimes not for the faint of heart, but if you know what to expect,…
Why you should take a tour in Morocco
I’ve always hated tours. Generally, they are overly regimented and you end up doing very little of what you actually want to do. But when we went to Morocco, we felt there was almost no other option that would allow us to vacation there, and as it turns out, we were absolutely right. Here are…
