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- Erg Chigaga: Into The Wild Sahara
I was too ambitious with the day. We had hiked to the top of Mount Zagore and spent too long lingering in the mudwalled ksar of Amezrou. It was all my fault, of course. I am always looking to squeeze every last drop of light from a day. It was a swift sunset, as it […] The post Erg Chigaga: Into The Wild Sahara appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Wednesday 8th of March 2023 03:11:06 PM - Destination Morocco: A Journey for Every Type of Traveler
For many travelers the question isn?t if you?ll be traveling or when you?ll be traveling: it?s just a matter of where. Where should you go on your dream vacation? Where should you spend your beach getaway to relax after a hectic month at the office? Where will you be taking that once-in-a-lifetime family trip? If you're reading this, you probably already know where you're going: Destination Morocco! The post Destination Morocco: A Journey for Every Type of Traveler appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Wednesday 8th of February 2023 08:00:07 AM - The Strange History of Ion Perdicaris and the Perdicaris Park in Tangier
Tangier is a history full of odd ducks and strange corners of history. You probably know that for the first half of the 20th century, it was a popular haunt for oil barons and shipping magnates, bankers and spies, thieves and artists. Did you know that the rock group Def Leppard once played a concert […] The post The Strange History of Ion Perdicaris and the Perdicaris Park in Tangier appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Tuesday 31st of January 2023 02:00:01 PM - 5 Things You Should Know About The Prickly Pear
The prickly pear is a fruit Moroccans love to eat and love to hate! It?s appropriately named for its spiky outer shell, and the fact that it is the fruit of the cacti plant. If you look out the window during your Moroccan road trip, you will notice an impressive number of these prickly pear […] The post 5 Things You Should Know About The Prickly Pear appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Thursday 5th of January 2023 09:36:04 AM - Perfectly, Imperfect: Our Family?s First Christmas in Morocco
My girls emphatically insist on seeing gaudy, kilowatt-sucking, elaborate red-and-white, Rudolph, Frosty and Santa-inspired holiday decorations at the same time as everyone else in the United States – the day after Halloween. It doesn?t matter that they have never lived in the US. And, it doesn?t matter that Halloween hasn?t exactly a been ?traditional? holiday […] The post Perfectly, Imperfect: Our Family’s First Christmas in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Thursday 22nd of December 2022 09:27:00 AM - 5 Reasons Santa Should Use Camels Instead of Reindeer
Thinking about spending Christmas in Morocco? The Morocco travel team at Journey Beyond Travel caught Santa Claus riding camels in Morocco’s Sahara Desert and thought this was a sight worth sharing! Here’s our top reasons why Santa Claus may wish to re-think his Christmas delivery strategy – using camels instead of reindeer this year! 1. […] The post 5 Reasons Santa Should Use Camels Instead of Reindeer appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Thursday 15th of December 2022 12:57:21 PM - Christmas in Morocco: 3 Hidden Destinations
If you?re looking to get away when the temperature plummets and the snow starts falling from above, why not consider spending Christmas in Morocco? While many travelers from the Northern Hemisphere initially consider a European destination for their winter holidays, a multitude of savvy travelers are choosing to spend their holiday in Morocco. With it?s […] The post Christmas in Morocco: 3 Hidden Destinations appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Thursday 8th of December 2022 02:10:22 PM - Journey Beyond Travel?s Morocco Gift Guide
The souks of Morocco are chock full of the perfect gifts for your special someone. Whether you?re looking for something small for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger to toss into Santa?s sleigh, the likelihood of you making a big holiday splash with unique, often handmade gifts is assured. And if you?re really […] The post Journey Beyond Travel’s Morocco Gift Guide appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Thursday 1st of December 2022 01:51:04 PM - Who Are The Morocco Berbers?
Traveling in Morocco, you are bound to trip across one of the most defining characteristics of the country – the Berbers. As the original inhabitants of Morocco, they are rightly proud of the contributions they have made in shaping the country. With a unique language and culture, the Berbers stand out as one of last […] The post Who Are The Morocco Berbers? appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Thursday 24th of November 2022 07:00:43 AM - Kif in the Rif: Truths about Hashish in Morocco
Many travelers today associate Morocco with hashish (kif), but although the country?s production of the drug is centuries old, it was not until the early 1970s that Morocco became internationally recognized for it… Indeed, until the start of an increasing influx of foreign ?hippies? into the country in the late 20th century, much of the […] The post Kif in the Rif: Truths about Hashish in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
Wednesday 16th of November 2022 07:00:01 AM - 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.
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Journey Beyond Travel Stats
Daily | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
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Average | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Today | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yesterday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
March 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
March 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 25 |
Weekly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
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Average | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
This Week | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last Week | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Week 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
Week 09 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
Week 08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Week 07 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
Week 06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 |
Week 05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
Week 04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
Week 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
Highest | 19 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 90 |
Monthly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
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Average | 2.8 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 94.6 | 95.3 |
This Month | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 37 |
Last Month | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 78 |
January 23 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 90 |
December 22 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 116 |
November 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 71 |
October 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 84 |
September 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 47 |
August 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 97 |
July 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 185 |
June 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 148 |
Highest | 33 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 185 |
Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out | |
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Overall | 389 | 405 | 0 | 0 | 3,702 | 3,762 |