Marrakech – like nowhere else.
I don’t know why Marrakech stopped being capital of Morocco in favour of Rabat. It is undoubtedly a city of some considerable magnificence. I love the almost seamless mix between the near medieval [such as donkey and mule drawn carts, still in fair profus... more - travel report by
davidx
Sidi Ifni, Spanish Saharan art deco town.
Although Sid Ifni was ceded to Spain in 1860, it was not until 1934 that Spain engaged its time and resources into the enclave. There then occurred a bold social, and economic, experiment to create an outpost of Spain upon the coast of Saharan Africa. Lik... more - travel report by
rmoss
A place where time stopped ten centuries ago.
Fés is listed on the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The list is not a reward or award for a specific country or nation. It is a status to which the nation commits to protect the site, and, if a site is endangered through a lack of funds, destructi... more - travel report by
krisek
But where is Paradise Valley?
Most visitors to Paradise Valley travel onwards from the palm groves and gorges of the river Tamrhakht up into the mountains towards Imouzzer. The names of this and other villages differ according to whom or from where you are receiving your directions. T... more - travel report by
rmoss
Marrakech – A City for All Your Senses
Marrakech – the name alone conjures up a 1001 images and you won’t be disappointed when you visit. The Red City at the foot of the Atlas Mountains might only be a relatively short flight away from London (3 ½ hrs), but you find yourself in a completely di... more - travel report by
bineba
Setti Fatma and the wonderful Ourika Valley
I booked a place in a minibus for 200 dirhams in Marrakesh from Sahara Expeditions. We drove through mainly arid plains, but with some olive plantations for about 30km, a heat haze [the temperature was in the high 30s Celsius (high 90s Fahrenheit) in Nove... more - travel report by
davidx
The Magic of the Orient
A good place to arrive to the country is the international airport of marakech, a place as cutted out from a story book. The souks, the manufactures, the center place “djema el-fna” – “Meeting of the Deaths” – named after the exhibition of the cut-off hea... more - travel report by
esfahani
This is a cool story about Marakesh in Morocco
The soft spheres of a lantern light illuminated the plaza, looking like small stars touching the dark city. The beating of drums raced against what could have almost been the sound of a guitar. Kerosene and spices hung in the air and blended, not unpleasa... more - travel report by
mountnrebl
Caravan Market City
Established in 1070 near the foothills of the western Atlas Mountains, Marrakech was the crossing point of arab, berba and african caravan routes and became the center of the regions trading. Its therefore a chaotic but enchanting. Also called the Rose or... more - travel report by
rangutan
Marrakech and the best orange juice ever
After overnighting on the Marrakech express from Tangir I found a cab into the Town square, Jemaa l-Fna. There you will find snake charmers, storytellers, musicians, monkeys, and the best fresh squeezed orange juice I have ever had. The guy I was going to... more - travel report by
pico11653
