I often wondered what Morocco looked like during the old days. It seems that no matter how many books I read and how many images I tried to look at, my fascination about Morocco’s culture and heritage just won’t die. It’s a good thing that my keen eyes caught a glance of this inviting structure […]
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If you think that life in Marrakech only revolves around souks, museums, and mosques, then you are absolutely wrong. Take it from this self-proclaimed persistent explorer who is always on the look out for new things to try. So, once again, I head out of my hotel room to discover what’s waiting for me in […]
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It is a must for me to bring along an MP3 player containing my favorite songs wherever I go. Music serves as an effective guard against boredom. Unfortunately one time, I forgot to bring it with me when I left my hotel. It was a good thing that my Moroccan friend’s plan for that day […]
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On one of my exciting trips to Marrakech, I decided to visit an old madrassa located at the northern part of the city square. The Ben Youssef Medrassa, which is named after a famous Berber ruler from the Almoravid dynasty, is one of the little less-known attractions that, for me, is definitely a must-see. The […]
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After spending time watching marvelous street shows at Marrakech city’s famous Jema El Fna Square, I headed north as advised by a Moroccan friend I met at the hotel where I was staying. Curious about why she recommended the trip, I eagerly followed the directions she gave me on how to get to that place […]
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I remember when I first went to Morocco, I was really fascinated and a bit flipped out to see women in long-sleeved dresses and closed shoes. During that time, the sun’s heat was raging that I actually brought a bottled water with me to freshen me up as I left my hotel room. See guys, […]
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Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech history, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech accommodation, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, discount hotels in Marrakech, Riads in Marrakech, Marrakech events, Marrakech people, medina on Apr 27th, 2007 1 Comment »
Remember my previous blog entry about how I enjoyed my stay in one of the fine Riads in Marrakech city? Well, this post is actually a catchy update on that particular entry, so read on.
When I first saw the Riad establishment that I have chosen to stay in, its structure reminded me a lot about […]
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Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech food, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech accommodation, hotels in Marrakech, local cusines in Marrakech, restaurants in Marrakech, Marrakech events, Marrakech people, medina on Apr 25th, 2007 4 Comments »
I strongly believe that health is wealth. Even though I enjoy having adventurous experiences and I am game in trying out various traveling escapades, I still make sure that my health is not, in any way, at risk. But do not get me wrong guys. Believe me, Morocco is one of the safest places to […]
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At one of my trips to Marrakech city, I stayed in one of the fine hotels in the medina so it would be easier for me to visit the city’s famed souks. While scouting for some souvenirs in the souk market, it was pretty obvious to see that Morocco has a fascinating culture in pottery. […]
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Among the countless, exciting things that happened to me while traveling in different exotic places, my Moroccan wedding experience is probably the most memorable of all. Weddings in Morocco is way too different from any typical Western matrimonial ceremony.
Since I have always been fascinated with Middle Eastern cultures and traditions, I was really glad when […]
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