Category: TRAVEL
Manchester Airport adds fifth route to Morocco
Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route from Manchester Airport to Rabat, the fifth route from the airport to Morocco and its only to the country’s capital. The twice-weekly service to Rabat-Salé Airport will commence from Sunday 30th March, and make Manchester Airport the second UK airport alongside London Stansted to offer a
The 7 best hikes in Morocco for wildlife, Roman ruins and mountain summits
Get training now for a walk in the High Atlas mountains and scale North Africa’s highest peak © Shutterstock Morocco is home to some of the world’s most striking mountain landscapes. Ramble through fragrant forests of cedar trees and walk along verdant valleys where time has stood still. More adventurous hikers scale North Africa’s tallest peak
Everything You Need to Know About Morocco Leather and the Tanneries in Fez
We’re usually more interested in what’s inside a book’s covers, but volumes bound with Morocco leather are some of the most elegant and valuable in the world. To understand how this binding material became the world standard for luxurious libraries, we need to travel to Fez, Morocco. The Chouara Tannery The beating heart of Fez
Moroccan Food – 15 Traditional dishes to eat in Morocco
Want to know more about Moroccan food? Here are 15 traditional dishes to eat in Morocco as well as more information about the cuisine. Moroccan food is well-known around the world for its rich flavors with spices and herbs as well as slow-cooked meats and delicious couscous. There are many interesting dishes that you should
Morocco’s Best Kept Secret – Top 8 Northern Beaches
Morocco is blessed with two coastlines: the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It is famous for the excellent surfing, kite surfing, and parasailing down in the south with Atlantic hotspots like Taghazoute and Sidi Kaouki where the vibe is laid back and the waves are sweet. There are hundreds of deserted beaches in between where you can often find yourself
History of Koutoubia Mosque
Explore the historical journey of Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most iconic Islamic landmark, known for its stunning minaret and deep-rooted spiritual heritage. Discover its architectural marvels and cultural significance. A Monumental Beacon of Islamic Architecture and Faith Koutoubia Mosque, standing majestically in the skyline of Marrakech, is not only a religious sanctuary but also a symbol
I got lost in Morocco’s maze of medinas – and loved every minute
Somewhere between the coppersmiths and the woodcarvers, I achieve my goal. Mustapha, my guide, has stepped aside to buy some sweet pastries from a stall. (“You’ve got to try the kaab el ghazal, the ‘gazelle’s horns’. They’re really special.”) But there are some Gnawa musicians, with long black tassels on their hats rotating in time to their drums, and
Luxury Riad In Fez Brings Moroccan Heritage And Artistry To Life
Art historians, architects, engineers and master artisans spent six years restoring a 14th-century royal palace and turning it into the coddling nine-room Riad Fes Maya at the medina’s edge. Almost all the luxury riads in Fez share the same characteristics, admits Ibtassam Quarraq, the gracious and welcoming manager of one of the city’s most beautiful
Visiting Morocco
Winning tip: serene city of the Atlas range The calm city of Khenifra is well worth a detour from the main tourist routes of Morocco. It enjoys a lovely location on the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia river and is surrounded by the Atlas mountains, which keep the air fresh, clean and invigorating for strolling around. It’s
MIA Museum of Islamic Art takes ‘Atlas Masterpieces’ outdoors
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is taking its popular exhibition ‘Atlas Splendour: A Journey Through the Heritage of Morocco’ outside its walls in the heart of Doha with the ‘Atlas Splendour: Beyond the Museum’ initiative. Part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture programme, the initiative introduces the arts and traditions of Morocco to