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Born in Meknes, Morocco, on 10 April 1978, Khalid El-Boumlili has steadily made his presence known in the world of international marathons. Crossing the finish line in a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 16 seconds, at the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon in California, United States, on 31 May 2009, El-Boumlili notched up a victory which will no doubt go down as a highlight of his career. Covering a distance of 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers), the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon forms part of the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Series, which includes events in Phoenix, Arizona; Nashville, Tennessee; Seattle, Washington; Virginia Beach, Virginia; San Jose, California; Chicago, Illinois; San Antonio, Texas; and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mountain biking is an excellent way to explore Morocco - a land of vivid contrasts, exquisite beauty and rich cultural heritage. With scenery that includes magnificent jagged peaks, snow covered mountains, isolated oases, vast canyons complete with gushing waterfalls, lush green valleys and palm groves, wide open spaces and seemingly endless sand-dunes, Morocco is a feast for the senses. Added to the natural beauty of the country is the warm hospitality of its people, making Morocco a prime tourist destination.
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The lovely little town of Itzer is located in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. It can be reached by taxi, with roads leading from Azrou, Zeida, Midelt and Boumia. There are a number of scenic trekking trails that are very accessible from the town and Itzer is often used as a base to explore the surrounding areas at leisure.
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Trekking is a marvelous way for the adventurous traveler to enjoy the variety of landscapes and natural wonders that Morocco has to offer. Jbel Saghro, which lies between the High Atlas and the Sahara desert, offers an experience beyond compare for trekkers who prefer the road less traveled. Also known as Sarhro, meaning the "Dry Mountain", Jbel Saghro presents a true wilderness challenge for trekkers who may think they have seen it all.
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While traveling in Morocco will enable you to experience numerous new sights and sounds, it can get very hot and dusty. Indeed, the desert dust seems to find its way into every nook and cranny and the heat just makes you tired and wary by the end of the day. You could return to your hotel for a cold shower – or you could make the most of your visit by enjoying a trip to a local hammam.
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Marrakech in Morocco is a beautiful city filled with an abundance of lovely attractions and artifacts. If you are planning a visit there soon you might want to consider visiting Almoravid Qoubba. This lovely old building makes for some fascinating sight-seeing.
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A lot of people visiting Morocco are interested in learning more about the nomadic people living in the desert. The desert is home to both Berbers and Saharawi nomads, the Saharawi nomads being the most well-known and easily recognized with their striking blue dress. It is not difficult to figure out why they have been nicknamed the ‘blue men’. Every year these nomadic people gather together to participate in a massive festival known as the Nomads Festival.
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There is great excitement in regard to a new project that has recently been launched in Morocco by the Abu Dhabi Investment House. The project is known as Porta Moda Marrakech and will breathe new life into Marrakech and into the tourism industry. Porta Moda Marrakech will be one of many Porta Modas to be constructed in Asia and Africa and will open a new way of traveling for tourists. It is to be located approximately seven kilometers from the Marrakech airport, giving the infrastructure and economy of this region a boost and will cost an estimated investment of $400 million.
