English articles

• Morocco’s Tourist and Travel Getaway

  Near the still Spanish-influenced towns of Asilah and Tangier, Larache is a relaxed getaway, especially in the summer months when Moroccan tourists flock to the Loucos River to enjoy ...

• Al Hoceima, Morocco: After the Quake

  Overlooking the Mediterranean and surrounded by the Rif Mountains on other sides, Al Hoceima was and still is a quiet town nestled near what many call the nicest beaches in the north of Morocco. ...

• Morocco’s Casablanca – Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid!

  Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco with a population of over 3 million and it is home to more than 10% of all Moroccans. Surprisingly to some, Casablanca is not a Mediterranean city, but ...

• Couscous, Morocco’s Tasty Secret

  Couscous, also spelled cous cous or cous-cous, is perhaps the only food that most people associate with Morocco. Indeed, couscous is a staple of not only Moroccan cuisine, but most of the ...

• Morocco’s Tanjier – An Intriguing History

  Tangier (also known as Tangiers) is one of Morocco’s larger cities with a an official population of approximately 670,000 although the recent growth of unorganized suburbs has pushed it to close ...

• A Perfect Combination of Old and New

  Rabat is not only the capital of Morocco, but is also rated as “the best” Moroccan city by many travelers. Far smaller than Casablanca, and not as culturally diverse as Merrakesh, Rabat is ...

• Remnants of Zagora & Tamegroute (pt 2/2)

  Near Zagora, only about 10 miles (18 km), is the town of Tamegroute. If you are driving, then follow the signs, and if you are taking a grand taxi, you’ll have no trouble getting there. The name ...

• Remnants of Zagora & Tamegroute (pt 1/2)

  On the way through Ouarzazate, the 100-mile (170 km) road to Zagora is primarily a straight and flat divide giving way to pre-Sahara scenery and sensations. The land, although sparse, sparks the ...

• Meknes, Morocco (pt 2/2)

  Spending a day or two in Meknes is sufficient to see all the sites. You can either travel by taxi, car, or simply on foot. If you need any help sorting out directions, the people are friendly ...