Of the regions that make up the continent of Africa, few have as distinct a culture and atmosphere as North Africa. It is here that you witness surprising influences from both Europe and the Middle East, all the while remaining firmly in Africa. Countries like Morocco and Egypt lead the way with tourism but Tunisia and Algeria have lesser seen charms to uncover as well.
The idea of visiting Morocco can have a strange allure to it. There’s something romantically foreign about this North African nation that draws people in. Whether it’s the food, the promise of staying in a …
Guest post by Hannah Parker If you’re planning a trip to Marrakesh, Morocco and have never been, you might be feeling a tad overwhelmed. It can be hard to know what to expect when travelling to …
Capital cities seem to fall into two categories. They’re either these big rockstar destinations, a main attraction of their country, or something much more shy. Rabat, the capital of Morocco belongs to the second group. …
One of the more unexpected and enchanting parts of Morocco has to be the mighty Atlas Mountains. This mountain range spans much of the country and was a constant feature of the skyline during my …
One of my most anticipated stops on my tour of Morocco was the chance to visit and spend the night in, the Sahara Desert. Yes, the very western edge of the Sahara Desert can be …
Morocco had always been a country I was curious about. Its blend of North African and Arabic influences gave it this air of mystique that drew me in. Plus, you know, I like couscous. So …
Chefchaouen, the blue city. You’re bound to have seen photos of visitors from here sitting on steps of blue, in a blue street, surrounded by … well, blue! Situated in the Rif Mountains of northern …