Posted in Rabat, Rabat attraction, Rabat hotels on Jul 12th, 2007 4 Comments »
Staying here in the enchanting city of Rabat reminded me of seating in my high school history class. I even remember how fascinated I was to learn that people from diverse origins all moved to Morocco and made a big impact on the rich culture of this African country. Back then, I only allowed myself […]
Posted in Rabat, Rabat attraction on Jul 12th, 2007 2 Comments »
Staying for a long while in Fez made me realize that such beautiful city is the intellectual capital of Morocco. The mere thought of it inspired me to go feed my mind with things I never would have known without learning the Arabic language. The idea that I can learn to read, write, and […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech history, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech accommodation, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, Marrakech events on May 14th, 2007 2 Comments »
At the very instance my friend told me that Majorelle garden is owned by widely known and acclaimed couture geniuses Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge, I grabbed her by the arm and said “Get the keys to our room! We’re going to this garden!” Our agenda for that day was to rest and laze […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech history, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech accommodation, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, Marrakech events, Marrakech people on May 14th, 2007 No Comments »
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 […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech accommodation, hotels in Marrakech, Marrakech people, medina on May 10th, 2007 No Comments »
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 […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech history, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, Marrakech events, Marrakech people, medina on May 10th, 2007 2 Comments »
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 […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, Marrakech events, Marrakech people, medina on May 7th, 2007 No Comments »
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 […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech accommodation, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, Marrakech events, Marrakech people on May 7th, 2007 No Comments »
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 […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech food, Marrakech history, Marrakech accommodation, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, local cusines in Marrakech, restaurants in Marrakech on May 3rd, 2007 3 Comments »
I love writing about my traveling experiences, especially those that are very extraordinary and memorable. On my trips to Morocco, I can say that my adventures in tasting different local foods are among the most memorable experiences I had in the country. If you can recall in my old posts, I wrote about my dining […]
Posted in Marrakech travel, Marrakech history, Marrakech attractions, Marrakech accommodation, Marrakech Society, hotels in Marrakech, Riads in Marrakech on May 3rd, 2007 2 Comments »
I know a lot of people who prefer to book in cheap hotels room whenever they travel. They believe that it is not wise to rent a suite or a cozy room because they will not stay in the hotel for so long. But I have to disagree with this idea, for I think that […]
