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• How to Ride a Camel
  Riding a camel is not as easy as hopping on its back. Journey Beyond Travel gives you the inside scoop on how to survive - and enjoy - a camel ride in the Sahara Desert. The post How to Ride a Camel appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 26th of October 2022 07:00:21 AM
• Gay Travel in Morocco: An Overview
  When the LGBTQ+ communities were being persecuted in Europe, centers in Morocco like Tangier and Marrakesh were seen as safe spaces. Not only are they wonderful destinations in their own right, but the local populations have a sort of worldly ‘been there, seen that’ attitude of acceptance. In many ways, this remains true even today. […] The post Gay Travel in Morocco: An Overview appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 19th of October 2022 07:00:55 AM
• Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Sahara Desert
  There are very few places on Earth that compare to the incredible landscapes you’ll see visiting the Sahara Desert. Running roughly north-south along Morocco?s eastern border with neighboring Algeria, the Sahara Desert is the world?s largest hot desert. In fact, the Sahara covers an area roughly the size of the entire United States. Many travelers visit […] The post Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Sahara Desert appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 12th of October 2022 07:00:35 AM
• 6 Beautiful Moroccan Coastal Towns to Visit
  Morocco isn?t just winding souks and desert dunes: it?s also 1,200 miles of coastline running along the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Along the coast, charming harbors, busy fishing ports and picturesque beach towns abound ? they?re just as diverse as Morocco?s interior. There are many Moroccan coastal towns waiting to […] The post 6 Beautiful Moroccan Coastal Towns to Visit appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 5th of October 2022 07:30:35 AM
• Kasbah Amridil in Skoura, Morocco
  Take the road from Erfoud to Ouarzazate and you will find yourself driving along what is commonly known as the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs. You?ll catch a spectacular view of a vast valley dotted with small oases and hundreds of ancient fortifications. The sand-colored walls of the kasbahs may all start to look the same after a while, but […] The post Kasbah Amridil in Skoura, Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 28th of September 2022 01:00:00 PM
• Your Phone in Morocco: Keep Connected with a Local SIM Card
  Now, more than ever, it’s easy to stay connected with your loved ones back home while you’re traveling to Morocco. Sporting a very robust network, with 4g cellular capability in major cities as well as much of the countryside, you should have no problems using popular programs like WhatsApp and Facetime to keep in touch. […] The post Your Phone in Morocco: Keep Connected with a Local SIM Card appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 21st of September 2022 03:41:43 PM
• Phrase Guide for Morocco
  It always helps to know a few key words in the local language when you travel. For your next Morocco holiday, take note of these phrases. The post Phrase Guide for Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 31st of August 2022 07:00:45 AM
• What Is a Riad?
  Riads were traditionally multi-generational family homes, but today they serve as guesthouses in Morocco. The post What Is a Riad? appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 24th of August 2022 07:00:01 AM
• The Old Capital: Fez, Morocco
  Although demoted from the position of Morocco?s capital city, there is little doubt that Morocco?s former capital, the city of Fez, remains one of the most important cities in the entire country. Fez was the capital of Morocco for over four centuries, and it still remains the cultural center of the country, as well as […] The post The Old Capital: Fez, Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 19th of July 2022 06:58:53 AM
• Top 10 Posts to Read Before You Visit Fez
  Until 1925 Fez was the modern capital of Morocco and it retains its prestige as one of the most enchanting and enriching cities in the country. Home to the world’s largest car-free city center and the world’s oldest functioning university, it’s no surprise Fez is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and a must-visit […] The post Top 10 Posts to Read Before You Visit Fez appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 11th of July 2022 06:00:00 AM
• Traveling During Eid al-Adha (Eid el-Kbir) in Morocco
  By far, Eid al-Adha is the most important holiday for Muslims around the world. It occurs two lunar months after the end of Ramadan. Confusingly, Eid al-Adha called by many different names. Eid el-Kbir (often spelled ?Eid el-Kbeer, ?Aid al-Kébir? and other variations) is really common. It translates to ?The Big Holiday?. With  francophiles, la fête […] The post Traveling During Eid al-Adha (Eid el-Kbir) in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 5th of July 2022 11:56:03 AM
• Gardens of Morocco: Taking a Stroll through Tangier?s Donabo Gardens
  While many a tourist and traveler to Tangier spend their time immersed in the medina and navigating the kasbah ? if fresh air and flora is your thing, there are some wonderful outdoor spaces to explore. One of these pockets of nature is Donabo Botanical Gardens, located in the forest conservation area of the same […] The post Gardens of Morocco: Taking a Stroll through Tangier?s Donabo Gardens appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 15th of June 2022 03:04:11 PM
• Hammams in Morocco: A Moroccan Woman Dishes the Inside Spa Scoop
  Visiting a hammam, or a public bath, in Morocco is a very authentic experience, but it can be confusing for first-time visitors. This step-by-step guide answers all of your questions to make your first visit a successful one. The post Hammams in Morocco: A Moroccan Woman Dishes the Inside Spa Scoop appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 31st of May 2022 02:50:55 PM
• Morocco In Pictures: From Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains
  Morocco is unquestionably both a photographic destination and a great place to flex your walking and trekking muscles – Photographer Charley Tuffey decided to do both, and has shared with Journey Beyond Travel both the journey and the visual inspiration, along with some perfectly framed photos taken en-route during a recent visit that started in […] The post Morocco In Pictures: From Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 4th of May 2022 02:00:46 PM
• Movie Locations in Morocco: A Tour
  A tour of Morocco's most iconic movie locations. The post Movie Locations in Morocco: A Tour appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 20th of April 2022 03:00:13 PM
• The Ashura Festival in Morocco
  The Ashura Festival in Morocco (often spelled: ?achoura?) is truly a festival for kids? and kids at heart! Kids all get new toys, as well as the staple Darbuka (a goblet drum) and Berrada (a clay piggy bank). Kids go from playing music and eating healthy treats, like fakia, to playing with water. But there […] The post The Ashura Festival in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Thursday 14th of April 2022 03:00:10 PM
• Food Traditions in Morocco
  Moroccan tradition and culture is steeped in food. Here's what you can expect to find on the table. The post Food Traditions in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 4th of April 2022 05:00:16 PM
• Jemaa el-Fnaa: The Main Square in Marrakesh
  Spend a couple days in Place Djemaa el-Fna, the high energy square and marketplace in Marrakesh, Morocco. The post Jemaa el-Fnaa: The Main Square in Marrakesh appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Thursday 10th of March 2022 02:30:41 PM
• The Maison de la Photographie (Photography Museum) in Marrakesh
  Le Maison de la Photographie (often the “Photography Museum” or “House of Photography” in English) is one of Morocco?s richest photography museums. Le Maison de la Photographie is tucked away deep in the old Marrakesh medina. You will have to make your way through the popular souks and walk through some twisting back alleys to […] The post The Maison de la Photographie (Photography Museum) in Marrakesh appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Friday 25th of February 2022 02:30:00 PM
• Marrakesh: UNESCO World Heritage Series
  For over a thousand years, Marrakesh has been many things. A hub for trade. A cultural melting pot. A powerful world capital. A tourist mecca. For all of these reasons, and many more, make the entire old medina of Marrakesh a UNESCO World Heritage Site. My first time in Marrakesh, November 2009, was overwhelming. It […] The post Marrakesh: UNESCO World Heritage Series appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 15th of February 2022 04:05:56 PM

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