Hiking at Ouzoud Falls, Morocco
After we’d exhausted our patience for shopping in the Medina and taking in the sights around Marrakesh we decided to get out of town and...
Marrakesh
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The worst hostel stay ever–HI Tunis, Tunisia
Choosing to stay in a hostel when traveling can be a risky move. Sure, they’re generally less expensive but they’re also a much different type...
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On the roof tops of Marrakesh
Cities simply look different from above. At street level they can be crazy and chaotic, crowded and loud. But look down from above and you...
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No need for a hotel in Marrakesh (Hotel review: Riad Irene)
Given its stature as a huge tourist destination there are surprisingly few hotels in Marrakesh. Those that do exist are nearly all outside the heart...
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Fresh meat–and innards–for sale in the market
Buying meat in the United States is boring. You go into a grocery and there, under wrap and strict climate controls, are various bits of...
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But [we] wait in Casablanca—and wait—and wait—and wait
Little did I know that, on the eve of our great North Africa adventure, our decision to screen Casablanca would be the inspiration for one...
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I shouldn’t be allowed to shop in the souks
I actually enjoy the somewhat controlled chaos that comes from wandering amongst the souks in Marrakesh. Much like the bazaars of Turkey, the souks mostly...
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A tale of two tombs in Marrakesh
Certainly there are plenty more than just two sets of tombs in Marrakesh but there are two relatively famous interment sites that are absolutely worth...
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A ride on the Marrakesh Express
I have to say, with a smidgen of disappointment, that our experience on the train from Casablanca to Marrakesh was quite different from that of...
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First task in Marrakesh: Get Lost!
Getting lost in Marrakesh is pretty simple. Head into the Medina and take about 3 steps. Congratulations; you’re now almost certainly lost. Okay, so maybe...