Argan oil. It’s taken the world by storm but Moroccans have known about and used this liquid gold for generations. The argania spinosa, the tree on which argan grows, is only found in one region of southwestern Morocco. Some have recorded that the Phoenicians in 1550 BC recorded the use of argan oil. In the …
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So you’ve booked a flight and have one week in Morocco. Where do you go and what do you see? If you need some Morocco itinerary ideas you’re in the right spot. Deciding where to go in the limited time you have can be the most difficult thing. The reality is one week isn’t enough …
You might be surprised to learn that French isn’t the most widely spoken second language in Morocco. The language(s) that is/are the Amazigh languages of Tamazight, Tashelheit, and Riffian. These languages were once outlawed but were made official again in the Moroccan constitution in 2001. Tashelheit is widely spoken around the Marrakech area, in fact in …
My favorite place to go is the High Atlas Mountains. In the winter, when the weather is clear and cool they are the backdrop of Marrakech. While in the summer they hide behind the haze. A short car ride of thirty minutes brings them into sight. The ride from Marrakech to Imlil is only a …
Fun fact #2384 about Morocco: Gas stations serve surprisingly good food. It makes sense as this is usually where your everyday Moroccan stops when they’re traveling. They expect tajine to taste like tajine not watered-down, boiled chicken with molting olives. Don’t worry I too was suspicious the first time we pulled up and I was told we …
People are often worried about mistakes not to make in Morocco so that they don’t offend people. people when they visit Morocco. I think this is a common fear when we travel somewhere new, especially if the culture is very different from what we’re used to. Often times what might WE might think offends locals …