Marhaba! Exotic yet not intimidating, this North African kingdom just knocks our socks off with its ancient, labyrinthine "imperial cities" such as Fez, Marrakesh, Rabat, and Meknes; its beautiful beaches; its Sahara desertscapes; and its scrumptious cuisine. المغرب جميل / Maroc, c'est magnifique!

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Embarking on a Moroccan Adventure? 🌍✈️

We've just published the part 1 article to making your journey to Morocco unforgettable! From navigating safety concerns to uncovering the best times to visit, visa essentials, and practical travel tips, we've covered it all to ensure your trip is smooth, safe, and absolutely magical. Whether you're drawn to the historic cities, mesmerizing deserts, or the rich culture and welcoming locals, our article is your first step towards an adventure of a lifetime.👉 Dive into our guide now and start…

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Exploring Amazigh New Year in Morocco – a cultural deep dive

Hi Tripatini Community, I want to share information about Morocco's fascinating Amazigh New Year celebrations, marking 2974. This celebration is not just a date on the calendar; it's a vibrant expression of Moroccan and Berber culture. The Amazigh New Year (Yennayer): We, the Amazigh people, also known as Berbers, have a rich history in North Africa. Our New Year, known as Yennayer, falls on January 12th and is deeply rooted in agricultural traditions. It symbolizes the start of a new farming…

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Help for earthquake victims, plus an update regarding tourism

Agencia EFEMorocco of course continues to suffer massive fallout from the 6.8-magnitude quake with its epicenter in the High Atlas Mountains, some 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Marrakesh, which struck on Friday and has so far been responsible for more than 2,000 deaths, and we ask our members to do what they can to aid relief efforts by contributing to organizations listed in this link.In addition, CNN yesterday published a valuable look at the earthquake aftermath´s affect on tourism, and to…

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  • CNN just listed Morocco among its 24 "best places to visit" for 2024, thanks especially to the way it´s bounced back from last September´s earthquake and also its leadership in sustainable tourism: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2024?cid=...
    https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2024?cid=ios_app
  • Morocco is already pretty inexpensive as destinations go, and now here comes Lonely Planet with some guidance on how to make your dirhams go even further: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/morocco-on-a-budget
    12 ways to experience Morocco on a budget: money-saving tips
    Make your money go further in Morocco with these top budget tips.
  • In case you were wondering... https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/travel-morocco-post-earthquake
    Morocco travel post-earthquake
    Is it a good idea to visit the country now?
  • The horrific earthquake last Friday had me reliving marvelous memories of our trip to Marrakesh and the High Atlas Mountains, with the sobering realization of how vulnerable much of the infrastructure we saw is to temblors. And watching this social media footage of Marrakesh´s Koutoubia Mosque swaying during the quake was truly surreal: https://youtu.be/K5QgsWIUObY?feature=shared
  • Britain´s Independent recently came out with a ¨top 11¨ list not to miss in Mororcco, and I´d say they pretty much have it covered: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/north-africa-middle-east/moroc...
    The best things to do in Morocco
    From magnificent beaches to lively cities, here’s how to make the most of this North African marvel
  • Lonely Planet recently came out with a look at Morocco's top drives, and having been on two of them, I'm looking forward to another visit to do a third and maybe a fourth! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-road-trips-in-morocco
    5 of the best road trips in Morocco: epic scenery in varied landscapes
    Hit the road through some of the most diverse and fascinating landscapes with these driving routes in Morocco.
  • Having just come back from Morocco (including Marrakesh), I was interested to see this piece and its beautiful photos. I caught some of them but missed others. Oh well, I'll just have to go back! https://travelnoire.com/6-of-the-most-instagrammable-spots-in-marra...
    6 Of The Most Instagrammable Spots In Marrakech, Morocco - Travel Noire
    Marrakech is arguably one of the most Insta-worthy cities in the world. Everywhere you turn, you find incredible architecture, charming nooks, and...
  • In researching an upcoming trip to Morocco, I've been looking into Casablanca, where it turns out I have one night. But I've been wondering, is there anything really worth seeing here, besides the big Hassan II mosque? Well, I just came across this post which asks - and answers nicely - the very same thing. Now looking forward to it! https://travelsofsarahfay.com/is-casablanca-worth-the-visit-5-reaso...
    Is Casablanca worth the visit? 5 Reasons You Should Visit Morocco's Largest City – Travels of Sarah…
    Explore the best things to do in Casablanca Morocco and why you should not miss Casablanca on your Morocco Itinerary. These are the best five things…
  • Moroccan cuisine - one of my favorites - is a national treasure that's also one of the world's most distinctive, full of exotic spicing as well as wonderful flavors and textures. And a number of local companies have joined the cooking schools trend to offer visitors the opportunity to learn how to prepare these delicacies in situ, and bring that knowledge back home with them. One blog recently focused on five of them: https://www.luxurytraveldiary.com/2022/05/top-5-best-cookery-school...
    Top 5 Best Cookery School Experiences in Morocco
    Moroccan cuisine typically uses fresh, locally grown ingredients combined with spices. We pick the best cookery schools in Morocco below:
  • Unfortunately I missed it this year. Essaouira and the gnaoua music festival.

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