Guelmim, Gateway to the Sahara
Jan25

Guelmim, Gateway to the Sahara

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 it was extremely authentic. It isn’t made for tourists, and it hasn’t really bought into...

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The many faces of Morocco
Nov16

The many faces of Morocco

We’ve been in Morocco for over two weeks so far.  We’re currently ensconced in our lovely home on an oasis in the middle of the desert just outside of the small town of Guelmim, and we’ll be here for about 2 months.  We’re doing a housesit for a Swedish expat couple.  We’re taking care of their home, garden, dog, and some chickens and rabbits. While getting to Morocco was an adventure in its own right, I...

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