The road from Chefchaouen to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun passed through a mountainous region with small forested mountains. From time to time, the serpentine road crossed a mountain pass with ample views. A flock of weak sheep grazed on a hill in the shade of some trees. In Ouezzane, I had to cross the town three […]
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Chefchaouen – The Blue City of Morocco
Camping Azilane, where I stayed in Chefchaouen, sat somewhere on a hill overlooking the old town. From there, I had to cross a pine forest and a Muslim cemetery to reach the medina. I had just exited the camping ground when a Moroccan followed me. “Hello, we have a farm nearby.” “That’s great, and …?” […]
Successful negotiation in Tetouan’s medina – Morocco
Short Description: I left Tangier and headed to Tetouan without visiting Ceuta, the Spanish enclave. A fake guide helped me to buy a silk bedspread and visit the medina in Tetouan. After I strolled through the Spanish Quarter in Tetouan, I suddenly decided to go to Chefchaouen, where I arrived in the evening. Long Description. The road from […]
Tangier – the Gateway to Africa – Morocco
Tangier – the old medina Short Description. I strolled through the medina and went to Dar Nour to take pictures for a blog article. In the afternoon, I went to Ville Nouvelle, and in the evening, I moved to Dar Bargach in the heart of the medina. Long Description. In the morning, I left the […]
Marrakesh: the pink city – souqs and luxury (II) – Morocco
Marrakesh – the pink city and medina, the second day Short Description. I went to the old medina, the so-called pink city with the area of Royal Palaces. Bahia Palace, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, Badia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and finally, the Jewish quarter (mellah). Long Description. I wanted to take a taxi to the medina, but […]