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• Tetouan?s Best-Kept Secret: A Visit to the Royal Artisan School with Green Olive Arts
  From the crumbling splendor of the 13th-century Alhambra in Granada, Spain, to the 14th-century Madrasa Bou Inania in Fez, Morocco, spectacular examples of Moorish plaster-carving, tilework, and intricately carved painted wood have blown the minds of millions of visitors over the centuries. Today, many of the same skills used to decorate those architectural gems can […] The post Tetouan?s Best-Kept Secret: A Visit to the Royal Artisan School with Green Olive Arts appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 29th of May 2018 05:49:56 PM
• 24 Hours in Tetouan
  The old Medina of Tetouan is a place where people live and work ? you won?t find many souvenir shops here. But if you want to experience life in a Moroccan medina with few tourists where you can explore without being bombarded by ?come have a look!? then Tetouan is well worth a visit, either […] The post 24 Hours in Tetouan appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 15th of May 2018 05:52:57 PM
• Secret Eateries of Essaouira
  So, you?re in Essaouira for a few days. You?re adventurous and your taste buds are tired of the mostly similar Moroccan fare you?ve eaten so far in Casablanca, Fez and even Marrakesh. You might be with a group and have the afternoon to yourself or perhaps traveling alone or with your partner. Any way you […] The post Secret Eateries of Essaouira appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Thursday 3rd of May 2018 04:29:41 PM
• 24 Hours in Essaouira
  With its white walls and bright, broad main streets, its relaxed and friendly inhabitants, and its vibrant arts and music scene, Essaouira is my favorite city in Morocco. It has world-class kite-surfing, a beautiful beach and two major music festivals every year. Its atmosphere is unique for Morocco ? a splendid mix of new and […] The post 24 Hours in Essaouira appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 24th of April 2018 04:17:04 PM
• Eat, Pray, Love in Morocco ? An Evening at Khadija?s Kuzina
  In Essaouira, there is a cooking class unlike any other in Morocco. Khadija?s Kuzina, located just outside the medina, is an experience that is so much more than just learning something about cooking Moroccan cuisine. It?s a visit into the hearts of the proprietors, Lahoussaine (a.k.a. ?Hussein?) El Faded and Khadija El Jadiri, and an […] The post Eat, Pray, Love in Morocco ? An Evening at Khadija?s Kuzina appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 17th of April 2018 04:44:04 PM
• A Guided Tour of The Blue City ? Chefchaouen, Morocco
  The obvious question when you first get to Chefchaouen is: ?Why is it blue?? Many reasons are offered and most are myths. Some of the myths include: the color repels mosquitos; it reminded the original (non-existent) ex-sailor residents of their seafairing past; it?s a reminder to remember heaven. The real reason the entire city is […] The post A Guided Tour of The Blue City ? Chefchaouen, Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Tuesday 3rd of April 2018 01:44:24 PM
• The Ultimate Parent?s Guide to Morocco Travel
  Morocco is probably one of the most kid-friendly countries I have ever travelled. As soon as I started taking trains, buses, taxis and visiting the souks with my kid, an entirely different country opened up before my eyes. My wife is from Tangier so now, even if we live in Paris, we are in Morocco […] The post The Ultimate Parent’s Guide to Morocco Travel appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 19th of March 2018 08:14:00 AM
• An Interview with Josh Shoemake, Author of Tangier: A Literary Guide for Travellers
  If you are heading to Tangier anytime soon, do yourself a huge favor and pick up Tangier: A Literary Guide for Travellers . Sometimes fantastic, often incredible, other times unbelievable ? this deftly researched love-letter to one of the world?s most storied cities unearths the stories of the writers and artists who have called Tangier home […] The post An Interview with Josh Shoemake, Author of Tangier: A Literary Guide for Travellers appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 5th of March 2018 08:58:00 AM
• Farm-to-Table Dining at Port XIV in Asilah
  At first glance, one might mistake the misty, rolling hills outside of Asilah for the rugged highlands of Scotland. On a rainy, blustery winter?s day ? where the only thing standing in your way is perhaps a massive muddy puddle or an enormous bull that looks a bit like a shaggy Shetland cattle ? it?s […] The post Farm-to-Table Dining at Port XIV in Asilah appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 28th of February 2018 06:00:00 PM
• A Walk through the Rabat Medina
  It?s a typical Thursday morning on Rue des Consuls, the main road of the Rabat medina. The souvenir market section of this medieval, walled area is only a tiny sliver of the old medina. It?s also an easy and stress-free introduction to shopping and sight-seeing in Morocco. Vendors slowly crack open the doors of their boutiques around […] The post A Walk through the Rabat Medina appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Wednesday 21st of February 2018 07:27:00 PM
• Moroccan Sweets: Crumbles of Culture
  Moroccan sweets and cookies are a bit like the secret underdog of the patisserie world. They look quite unassuming and even a bit dull at first glance. However, all bets are off when you take a bite of their heavenly deliciousness. Many Moroccan sweets are drizzled with honey and stuffed with almond paste. Others use […] The post Moroccan Sweets: Crumbles of Culture appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 22nd of January 2018 09:39:00 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 name is justly 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 […] The post 5 Things You Should Know About The Prickly Pear appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Thursday 4th of January 2018 10:36:04 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 anyone 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.
  Wednesday 20th of December 2017 10:27:00 AM
• Hungry? Try These 8 Moroccan Breads!
  Nothing beats a slice of fresh-baked bread, warm out of the oven, slathered with butter and 100% pure honey, paired with a steaming cup of fresh mint tea for breakfast. Lucky for you, in Morocco this is an every-day sort of thing! In fact, not only will you find fresh-baked bread for breakfast, it will […] The post Hungry? Try These 8 Moroccan Breads! appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 4th of December 2017 10:24:00 AM
• JBT?s Top 8 Morocco Honeymoon Destinations
  Today, Journey Beyond Travel is taking you off the beaten track to discover beautiful landscapes and incredible areas for a honeymoon that won?t be easily forgotten Beach Lovers Morocco Honeymoon Destinations If Your Love Of Each Other Is As Great As Your Love For The Beach Imessouane (near Agadir) Surf lovers and adventurous soulmates, this […] The post JBT’s Top 8 Morocco Honeymoon Destinations appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 27th of November 2017 02:25:00 PM
• I Went to the Khemisset Carpet Market and Wanted to Buy 20 Carpets!
  Wander into the Khemisset Carpet Market, held on Tuesday every week around the year, and you magically travel back a few centuries. One traveller described it as feeling ?like she was in the Middle Ages.? I tend to agree. Many locals still use horse-drawn carriages, donkeys and mules to get around and transport goods, lending […] The post I Went to the Khemisset Carpet Market and Wanted to Buy 20 Carpets! appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 20th of November 2017 02:17:00 PM
• How to Enjoy Morocco?s Mountains Even If You?re Not A Hiker
  Morocco has been lucky enough to be blessed with a variety of different landscapes, including some wonderful mountain ranges. From the Rif to the High Atlas, you can enjoy various activities and take in some picturesque scenery, even if mountain hiking isn?t your thing. Though be ready to strap on your most comfy shoes, because […] The post How to Enjoy Morocco’s Mountains Even If You’re Not A Hiker appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 6th of November 2017 10:03:00 AM
• Tea with Fatima at the Khemisset Carpet Market
  I stroll into the Khemisset Carpet Market (souk, in the local lingo) just after 7 am on a quiet Tuesday. The sun has just peaked over the horizon. The rustic, fading structure where the carpet market is held is barely awake. Vendors shuffle quietly in and out with their wares. Delivery carts wobble precariously up […] The post Tea with Fatima at the Khemisset Carpet Market appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 30th of October 2017 06:01:00 PM
• So You?ve Been Invited To A Moroccan Wedding. Now What?
  When you think of a Moroccan wedding, you might imagine loads of colors, a vast variety of foods and endless ululations. All of which will happen, but there?s so much more to a wedding in Morocco! I?ve spent twenty years attending all sorts of weddings around Morocco. Here is what you can expect from one […] The post So You’ve Been Invited To A Moroccan Wedding. Now What? appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 16th of October 2017 06:55:00 AM
• Black Soap: The Moroccan Beauty Staple
  Black soap (or sabon bildi) is essential to the Moroccan hammam (or spa). Rarely do you use black soap outside of the hammam. In fact, a trip to the hammam without black soap would be considered a waste of hot steam and marble tile! When you open a pot of black soap, the aroma is […] The post Black Soap: The Moroccan Beauty Staple appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel.
  Monday 2nd of October 2017 05:45:00 PM

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