The hidden surprises of Midelt Short Description. Near Midelt, I went to Kasbah Outhmane ou Moussa, then to Kasbah de Myriem – the Notre Dame de l’Atlas Monastery and a local workshop with Berber carpets and embroideries. I passed the Ziz valley and gorges and stopped at a camping between the towns of Erfoud and […]
The Medinas of Sefrou and Bhalil towns Short Description. I left Fes and went to Sefrou, where I explored the old medina. Then, I went to Bhalil, the village where troglodytes transformed caves into dwellings. At Kamal Chaoui’s Berber House, the unplanned travel writers’ meeting took place. Kamal invited me to stay in Bhalil overnight. Long Description In […]
Fes – the harmonious chaos of the old medina This is the continuation of my first diary about the old medina of Fes, Morocco. My first post can be found at the following link Fes old town: smells and prayers (I). Fes, the second day Short Description. I went to Borj Nord and the Merenid Tombs, then back […]
On September 25, 2015, I flew from Bucharest to Fes early in the morning. I had a stopover in Brussels – Charleroi, the airport dedicated mainly to low-cost flights. People sat and waited for their next flight on a concrete parapet in front of the airport. I did the same for a while, then I […]
Dar Kamal Chaoui – Bhalil Village Dar Kamal Chaoui. Bhalil is apparently a simple Moroccan village, located on the sunny slopes of hills full of olive orchards and ancient caverns. Even though it is overshadowed by Fes’s attraction (one of the most important tourist, cultural, and spiritual centers of Morocco), Bhalil is amazing both by […]
Pai - ceremony for the little boys who are going to become Buddhist monks1st day in Pai: ceremony for little monks;
2nd day in Pai: cycling in the green scenery + relaxing day at Fluid swimming poolȘ
3rd day in Pai: touring Pai's surroundings - Sai Ngam hot springs - White Buddha on the hill -Yun Lai viewpoint - Chinese village - Bamboo bridge (boguso) - Pambok waterfall - Land Split (Pam Bok earthquake 2009/2011/2013) - Memorial Bridge - Pai Canyon (sunset)