We stayed in numerous cities in Morocco, and I’d have to say that Guelmim was probably my favorite place. Essaouira was a close second, but mostly because they have a great beach, and I’m quite partial to beaches. While other areas of Morocco are amazing and definitely unique experiences, I loved Guelmim the most because …
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Since we’ve finally left the country, I figured I’d put together my Morocco travel tips for folks. Morocco is truly an amazing place (but not for food), and I really believe that it should be on everyone’s must-see list. Out of the 12 countries we’ve been to as a family, Morocco is way up on …
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Travel often gives us a unique perspective on things. The longer you spend in an area, especially if you’re mingling with locals, the more that perspective grows. Morocco has given me some unique perspectives. I never voiced this to anyone, but I was a bit nervous coming here. Not just because of the language limitations. …
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I love good food, and I love Morocco. So one might think that I’d be in seventh heaven. After all, doesn’t Moroccan food sound exotic? You can just imagine the flavors from strange spices and seasonings, right? Well, I’m going to have to burst that bubble. Basically, Moroccan food sucks. Sure, a nice tajine or …
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Dear Maroc, I hope it’s okay to call you that. I know it’s only been 2 months, but I feel like we’ve shared enough to be on a more personal basis. May I just start by saying how much you confuse and amaze me? I’m pretty adept at picking up on cultures and things, and …
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Morocco is an amazing country. It challenges you, amazes you, stuns you, and brings you through so many other emotions. After time in Tangier, Marrakech, and other areas, like Fes, it’s important to go to other places to get a feel for the less chaotic side of this north African country. After a few days …
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In my former working life, one of the things I was well known for in the medical community of Colorado was being a cultural consultant. I regularly taught and presented at conferences, groups, committees, etc., on issues of multiculturalism in health care. I try to be very respectful of cultural differences. When we’re in a …
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I’ve had several people ask me about what our life is like on this Moroccan oasis. As you can imagine, being so remote doesn’t create a lot of opportunities for “entertainment” and activities. In my last post, I discussed the challenges of Morocco and what a typical shopping trip into town is like. I figured, …
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Morocco has brought us some challenges. Which is a good thing really. No, seriously. When we were preparing to leave Mexico, some people asked me why we were so eager to leave. We did love it there and had met some wonderful people. But I hungered to be challenged. Some might wonder if being a …
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If you’ve traveled a lot, you know that while each place is unique in its own way, there are a lot of similarities among them. Honduras and Guatemala have different cultures and a different mix of indigenous people, but there isn’t a lot that separates them really. If someone was to show you photos of …
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