Our trip to Morocco was a long waited one, and with a lot of mixed feelings. On our very first day we already realized that despite all my reading and research for tips and recommendations, there were still many things we only learned about after experiencing the country for two […]
From Fès to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert
While planning our trip to Morocco, there was one experience we really wanted to have in the country, and one that is a must: to spend a night in the Sahara Desert. The challenge was to decide where to fit it in our itinerary, since geographically the desert is far […]
Chefchaouen in Photos
You probably have seen a picture or heard about this Moroccan blue city somewhere. Chefchaouen is a very small town located in the North of the country, between Tetouan and Fez, among the Rif Mountains. Its blue streets became popular among visitors not long ago, and it’s now a trendy […]
Riad Anata and Riad Anata Cooking Class, Fez
The first time I saw Riad Anata’s website, I knew it was our kind of place and exactly what we were looking for in a Riad in Fez. There are, no doubt, many options of where to stay in the city, which makes it hard to decide where works best […]
Our first Four Seasons Hotel experience in Casablanca
It all began with a single hotel, and nowadays there are over 100 in 42 countries, and for the first time, we had the opportunity to experience one of them. Luxury in every detail, rooms designed for comfort and relaxation, elegant common areas, decoration inspired by the local country, attentive […]
24 hours in Casablanca
Every time I thought of a trip to Morocco, Casablanca was on the itinerary. I mean, how could you not go to Casablanca when in Morocco? That was always my question, despite often hearing people saying that there was nothing to see. After taking many aspects into consideration, W. and […]
Staying in Marrakech at Riad Dar Alif
You know when a place is exactly what you were looking for and even matches your personality? I don’t get this feeling very often, but if you followed my trip to Morocco on social media, must have realized that I’ve mentioned the beautiful Riad Dar Alif a few times. That’s […]
10 must do’s in Marrakech
After two weeks in Morocco, if I had to pick only one place to return to, my choice would be Marrakech, no second thought. Of all the cities we visited, Marrakech was the most vibrant, fun, photogenic, interesting, busy, with the best geographical location, and with plenty of attractions and […]
14 things I loved and hated about Morocco
I like to see the best in people, and in places. No matter where I’m going, I’m always excited about it, and full of positive expectations. Every place has its ups and downs, pros and cons, and previous to my recent trip to Morocco, my research prepared me to encounter […]
A two-week Morocco itinerary
Over two years of wishing to make this Morocco itinerary come true and months of planning later, we made it to Morocco. I can’t even count how many times I heard friends talking about their trip to the country, and how many times W. and I had to postpone this […]