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Why You Should Take Your Toddler to Morocco

Morocco

When I purchased plane tickets to Morocco for myself and my toddler, the flight length alone had my heart and mind racing. Would my almost two-year old sleep on the plane or would he cry? How would he handle the time difference? Was Morocco actually toddler friendly? We spent over three weeks living with locals, exploring Marrakech and discovering what…
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Ferry on the Bosporous Istanbul

The Giant Guide to All Things Istanbul!

Wander

The first time I went to Turkey I was 16 years old and left hoping and praying I’d never have to enter the country again. A young, bleach blonde girl in the coastal (and heavily tourist) city of Kusadasi was like a magnet for pushy salesmen and overly interested teenage boys. I know that’s a cliche but it was my...
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Tafroute Morocco with spring blooms

Tafraoute: for Nature Lovers and Adventure Seekers!

Destination Guides

Take in Tafraoute on an Anti-Atlas circuit including Taroudant and perhaps Tiznit, or on a trip inland from Agadir on the Atlantic Coast. There is plenty to see in the area for a full day’s sightseeing (transport is pretty much essential), but the best thing about Tafraoute is that it is surrounded by such diverse landscapes enabling the visitor to…
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15 Tips to Help Fit in While Living Abroad

Expat

I am still learning new tips everyday about living abroad and I don't envision that will change. In many ways we've made Morocco our home however there are always instances that pop up that make me feel like I'll always be a little bit different. I truly think that we can learn a lot about ourselves and other people from...
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Two Weeks in Morocco Itinerary

How to Spend 2 Weeks in Central Morocco

Morocco

If you have 2 weeks in Morocco, you’re in luck because you can cover a lot of ground! In this post I’ve put together an itinerary that will take you through central Morocco to explore some great destinations. While there are recommended times for each location, you should feel free to add, delete and extend or reduce the amount of...
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What You Need to Know about Solo Female Travel in Morocco

Morocco

When traveling to Morocco as a solo female you no doubt have questions in mind to make your adventures as safe and inspiring as possible. There's no one way to make this trip a reality. Some women love to set out alone while others head out with a friend or tour group.  No matter how you plan to visit Morocco,...
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A packing guide for planning a vacation to Morocco in fall

Visiting Morocco in Fall? Here’s What to Pack!

Morocco

If you're planning a trip to Morocco during the fall then you might be wondering what to pack. The weather this time of year can really vary depending on where you will be and so you may need to pack enough clothes to be prepared for a variety of temperatures and climates. Earlier months of September and October can still...
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A Complete Guide to Visiting Imlil, Morocco

Destination Guides

Generally tourists come across the name of the small village of Imlil when they are hikers and plan to climb Jebel Toubkal (4160 m) - Morocco’s and the North Africa’s highest mountain. But, you don’t have to be crazy fit and determined to walk for miles in order to have fun in Imlil! ALL ABOUT IMLIL Just the journey to...
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Islamic Patterns in Morocco

Discovering Islamic Patterns in Morocco

Morocco

I am so happy to share with you this guest post from my friend Esra! I first started following her for her beautiful artwork and later travel journeys. In this post she's sharing some of the Islamic architectural highlights of Morocco that you can discover too when you visit. For more travel photos and information from Esra check out her website...
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