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The ultimate Morocco bucket list for families

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We’ve been pretty candid about some of the challenges of traveling in Morocco, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth visiting! When we look back at the things we did while we were there, some of the experiences were pretty darn amazing – there are a lot of unique experiences in Morocco. Fortunately visiting Morocco […]

Photo inspiration: Morocco in April

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Many travelers think of Morocco as nothing but a hot, vast expanse of sand dunes punctuated by bustling medinas and towering minarets. We were pleasantly surprised to arrive in Morocco in April and find a huge range of colorful landscapes and a temperate climate! We know people who have visited Morocco in every season and […]

Slowing down and wrapping up

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During first eight months of this journey around the world, we visited 11 countries on 6 continents and slept in more places than I think I can ever possibly remember. While I won’t call it a break-neck pace – we are, after all, traveling with two young children – I’ll admit to waking up a […]

The best things to do in Essaouira – and why it should be your first stop in Morocco

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If you’ve read our candid behind-the-scenes thoughts on traveling in Morocco, you’ll know already that we thought Essaouira was a great place to visit! There are so many awesome things to do in Essaouira – with kids or without – and you can get a real flavor for Morocco without some of the challenges of […]

Essaouira Taste: cooking and culture in the Moroccan kitchen

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Morocco is a land of enchantment and wonder. When you walk around the seaside town of Essaouira you see Morocco come to life. The smells of spices in the souk will stimulate your senses and your appetite. At the epicenter of Moroccan culture is the food – shopping for it, preparing it, and eating it […]

Traveling in Morocco: the good, the bad and the ugly

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We’ve always wanted to visit Morocco, and when we wound up in Europe with all of April free during our gap year we figured it was a great opportunity to visit. After all, flights to Morocco are very affordable (and we booked them for free using our Chase Ultimate Rewards points!) and there are lots […]