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Going Nomad! - Camel Trekking in Morocco

Amanda — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:06:57 +0000

As early as the third century, Morocco became the starting point for the caravans of desert tribes such as the Sanhaga, Zagoua, Toubou, and Tuareg. These proud, sometimes warlike masters of the Sahara used their knowledge of the land and…

Meknes - A Bloody Past, a Tranquil Present

Amanda — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:28:49 +0000

Meknes is an imperial city with a bloody past, surrounded by the natural beauty of fields, groves, and vineyards. Related posts:

Ships of the Desert - Camels of Morocco

jaymin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:52:48 +0000

Camels, sometimes known as the “ships of the desert,” are what many think of when they think of Morocco. The camels found in Morocco are known as Arabian, or Dromedary, camels. The Dromedary camel makes up about ninety percent of…

Uta al Hammam

Amanda — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:00:12 +0000

Uta al Hammam is one of the main squares in . . . Related posts:

Djmaa el Fna - A Vibrant City's Favorite Playground

Amanda — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:00:24 +0000

For all its pageantry and spectacle, the most remembered delights of Djmaa el Fna are often the simplest. Related posts:

A Brief History of Morocco

Amanda — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:25:13 +0000

Other countries and destinations are certainly crossroads, themselves, too, so what is it about Morocco that sets it apart? The answer, as with all answers, lies in its past. Related posts: