Ah, Morocco! A beautiful landscape with equally beautiful people. An exotic getaway that can make the poorest of people feel rich. Everyone dreams of visiting this dreamland and many of us can accomplish that. Before you go, we have a … Read More
When we first thought of spending New Year’s Eve in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, the idea evoked romantic notions of a luxurious tent, starry skies, warm breezes and candlelight. Who wouldn’t want to spend a magical night in the folds of … Read More
A coach full to the last seat proceeds among the majestic sand stretch of the Western Sahara. The contrast between the outdoor temperature – hardened by a scorching sun – and the inside of the bus – softened by the … Read More
Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City of Morocco, lies tucked into the Rif Mountains in the north of the country. From a distance it looks like a dream, a splash of blue spilled across the hills. Up close, it really does … Read More
While spending Ramadan in Morocco I noticed how this demanding muslim ritual involves sharing as much as it involves fasting. In origin it was a pagan tradition of pre-islamic arab societies. After Muhammed’s territorial gain, Ramadan became one of the … Read More
My only regret about Morocco is that I will not see it again for the next few years, since I have been twice already. During both my travels I felt welcome, I met friendly people and I found a modern … Read More
The first time I attended a goa trance festival I was in Switzerland. During the party I saw something you rarely see on a rave: the people kindly smiled to anyone and they all seemed seriously busy making sure everyone … Read More
It’s a quarter past five in the afternoon and the train isn’t here yet. From the loudspeakers of Casa Voyageurs train station there come updates about the delay first in Arabic and then in French. The result will be 47 … Read More
When travelling on the tramway in Morocco I always got the felling of entering a different world. Inaugurated one year ago, it is the public service’s pride. At least in the two towns where it has been set: Rabat, Morocco’s … Read More