The city of Erfoud is located in southern Morocco in the valley of the Ziz river, which rises in the middle Atlas mountains and empties into the Merzouga desert creating the Tafilalet palm groves. These same palm groves are bordered by a wide … Read More
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Qara Prison in Meknes
During the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismael, the Qara prison in Meknes was established. A subterranean maze filled with stories, anecdotes, and even myths… How many legends surround the story of Qara’s captivity? The location, in the center of Meknes, … Read More
Tipping in Morocco
Are you traveling to Morocco for business or pleasure? Read our guide about tipping in Morocco to learn when and how much to leave. Then, using our helpful tip calculator, you can prevent any tipping blunders. Is tipping common in … Read More
Fes El Bali Old Medina
Morocco’s cultural capital is unlike any other place on Earth. Morocco is home to four imperial cities, Fes El Bali was established in 789 by Idris I, making it the oldest of the group. Its ascent to power, however, did … Read More
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
The mosque of Hassan II or the Grand Mosque of Hassan is a mosque in Casablanca city, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in the Moroccan kingdom and the seventh-largest mosque in the world. At 210 meters, its minaret is the tallest … Read More
Imilchil Festival: Morocco’s Love Marriage
Morocco is famous for festivals, and one of the most attended is the Imilchil Festival. Every town and culture has a variety of festivals that help to preserve traditions. Festivals help to establish communal bonds and keep the sense of … Read More
The Moussem of Tan-tan
Introduction “The Moussem of Tan-Tan, in southwest Morocco, is an annual meeting of Saharan nomads that brings together over thirty tribes from southern Morocco as well as tribes from adjacent countries.” Every year around May, it was recorded on the … Read More
Kalaat M’gouna and the Festival of Roses
Kalaat M’Gouna is a small Berber Amazigh town, located east of Ouarzazate at the foot of the High Atlas. Let’s find out in this article about the city and the rose festival: What is Kalaat M’gouna Kalaat M’gouna is derived … Read More
Todra Gorges Grand Canyons in Tinghir
The stunning beauty of the Todra Gorges (known locally as Toudgha Gorge) sits deep in the rocky Atlas mountains on one of the highways to the Sahara from Marrakech, a natural oasis produced by the River Todra digging its way … Read More
Cost of Living in Morocco
One of the most asked questions on the blog what is the cost of living in Morocco? Here are many reasons to live there Money In comparison to other nations in North America or Europe, the cost of living in … Read More