
Marrakech to Fes in four incredible days
The Todra Gorge, Tizi-n-Tichka, Merzouga, Ait Ben Haddou, the Cedar Forest were names I had not heard of a few months ago. After a...

An overnight trek into the Sahara Desert - an experience of a lifetime
It was quiet, almost eerily quiet. I felt very much at peace as I gazed at the shadows, of my daughter, Erin, and I, as we rode a top the...

The ancient Roman city at Volubilis
The Roman Empire was vast and included the regions that surround the Mediterranean Sea – from southern Europe to the Middle East to North...

The coastal city of Essaouira - a relaxing spot in hectic Morocco
As I walked along the narrow alleys of the old medina, I thought back to my four days here in Essaouira. The time had gone by quickly....

A stay in the 9th century medina of Fes
It’s Thursday afternoon. I am currently in Fes – one of the Imperial Cities of Morocco. The medina is absolutely incredible. Built in the...

A visit to the vibrant and ancient city of Marrakech
The driver came to a stop on a fairly narrow road inside the old medina. He could go no further. The road appeared to end, at this point,...