Formerly known as “Mogador” which means a small fortress, it is protected by ramparts (Skala de la Kasbah) like other cities of Asilah and El Jadida. First established in the mid-18th century by the Alaouite Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah (1757-1790). Its vital role in maritime navigation makes it known as “Port of Timbuktu” linking Africa, Europe, and the...
Tired of the usual Moroccan destinations? Want to avoid the stress from people offering anything for you to buy? Are you an art person? If yes, then head to Asilah. An ancient town about 46km south of Tangier. Built by the Portuguese in the 15th century, its ramparts and gates signify the rich history embedded in those walls. We visited...
My wife and I had been living here in Morocco for quite sometimes and we love to explore all the local cuisine around. So far tried some of them. I know that we still have a lot to try. I’m pretty sure we will taste them all. Food is always part of the culture. Every country has its own...
Rabat City has been our second home for over a year now. The capital of Morocco with over half a million population, it rests on the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. Apart from being an organized and less-polluted city, residing here allows us to enjoy the daily Atlantic breeze and some of the best comforts Morocco can offer.
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Day 1. Rabat to Imlil.
After a few weeks of observing the weather, I finally decided to fulfill my dream of scaling Mt. Toubkal. Been eyeing this mountain since we arrived here in Morocco. There is that feeling that you really wanna go to the mountains and just chill. Since this is my first snow mountain, I equipped myself with proper...
