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 […]

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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 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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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