Casablanca was a surprise but not in a nice way. This is the one city where I truly felt unsafe. Accosted several timeless by dubious men in daylight I was too scared to leave the hotel of an evening. Casablanca, the economic and financial capital, is one of the largest artificial ports in the world and the second-largest port in North Africa. Casablanca is the emblem of modern Morocco. Casablanca owes its name and development to sultan Mohammed Ben Abdallah wh...

Marrakech. The Red CityA celebrated imperial city at the junction of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, Marrakech harbours a colossal wealth of cultural heritage. Sheltered behind its powerful ochre ramparts, the medina (old city) guards the relics of the city's history, from the Almoravid dynasty to the Saadien reign. Morocco's little red pearl, it is often said that a lifetime would not be enough to exhaust all of its charms. Bahai Palace is a mid to l...

Today we headed towards the coast with our first stop in Agadir before heading to Essaouira. Agadir is considered the regional capital of Morocco and lies to the south of the Atlas Mountains. It is the shortened version of the Berber word "Agadir n Irir" which means, the fortified granary. Known as the pearl of Morocco. We had a short stop here to stretch our legs along the promenade. The coastal city of Essaouira is one of the most picturesque pla...

We had been told that as you travel through Morocco, you might catch a glimpse of some goats hanging out on the branches of the Argania — or argan — trees, chowing down on some green or brown bean-like fruit. Well, today was our lucky day! Taroudant is located at the intersection of the Souss valley and the mountains of the High Atlas. Often referred to as 'Little Marrakech' of the 'grandmother of Marrakech', the city was the first capital of the Sa...

Today we travel from Ouarzazate to Taroudant driving through the Anti-Atlas and stopping at several places along the way. Morocco's own special home of film, Ouarzazate lies in a valley at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Apart from its desert-like setting and prettily designed architectural layout, it would seem this town has very little to offer. A scenic day trip to the surrounding areas will soon have you entertained as you visit ruins of ancient Kasbahs, d...