A MOROCCAN HONEYMOON - Romantic, thrilling, exotic


A MOROCCAN HONEYMOON - Romantic, thrilling, exotic

Are you looking for a honeymoon destination that is romantic, authentic and offers enriching experiences? An active vacation with sensational thrills? A vacation to satisfy your passion for travel and unusual sights?

How about Morocco?

Located in North Africa, Morroco has a coastline on both the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and has so much to offer. Art and culture, hiking and trekking, crafts and shopping, desserts, golf, beaches, amazing spas, and festivals and museums.

Join us as we take you to some of the amazing cities you can visit.

Casablanca

Casablanca is a beautiful located in the western region of the country. The city, which is also the capital city of the Grand Casablanca region, shares its border with the Atlantic Ocean. It is not only a capital city, but it is also the biggest city and an important port in Morocco. Casablanca is home to around 2.9 million people. Besides its economical impact, Casablanca is a famous tourist spot. Thousands of tourists visit this city from all over the world. There are various attractions - towers, mosques, city halls and many other interesting spots - in Casablanca.

Fes

Step back in time to the Middle Ages as you visit one of the most imperial, timeless and untouched cities in the world. Fez El Bali (Old Fez) – is the cultural heart of Morocco. Explore some of the 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys and souks (markets)that make-up the labyrinth of the city’s old quarter, originally founded in the 8th century AD.

Merzouga

Travel by road into the Sahara Desert. Cross the picturesque Atlas Mountains. Pass through the Ziz Valley and the oasis city of Erfoud, one of the largest oases in Morocco. Here, you get a powerful sense of its proximity of the desert, and the vantage point from the East Fort boasts splendid views over date palms, the Ziz and the desert.

Set off from the oasis and enter the desert. Proceed to the great sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a reception with mint tea and pastries before beginning your explorations of the sand dunes via camelback. View a spectacular sunset over the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi.<

Skoura

Visit a local date palmary and nearby villages in Ouarzazate, and venture out into the superb Draa Valley with its wonderful Kasbahs.


Marrakech

The “Pearl of the South” Marrakech was once the capital of an empire that stretched from Toledo to Senegal. Called the “Pink City” because of the color of the local earth used in its construction, it is a city of labyrinthine alleyways, secluded palaces, museums, mosques and markets. The city’s gardens are still supplied with water from 11th-century underground irrigation canals. The Djemaa el Fna, the city square, is full of dancers, fortune-tellers, musicians, acrobats, storytellers and snake charmers. Koutoubia, the 12th-century mosque dominates the Marrakech skyline. The Ben Youssef Medersa, with its mosaics, marbles, and carved woodwork forms part of Marrakech’s UNESCO-listed medina, now a World Heritage site, crammed with architectural masterpieces. Most of the city’s architectural attractions are inside the Medina, the old walled section of the town. Visit the El Badi Palace, which took twenty-five years to build, the 12th-century Koutoubia minaret; and the Saadian Tombs, which display a very high level of decoration, using traditional stucco and delicate Granada-style carving, typical of classical Moroccan buildings. Tour the Bahia Palace, residence of the grand vizier Si Ahmed Ben Moussa and a masterpiece of domestic architecture which provides insight into how the privileged lived in the Imperial city in 19th century. You can also stop at Dar Si Said, one of the most beautiful palaces and home to the museum of Moroccan Arts and Crafts.

Oualidia

Oualidia is the center of Morocco’s oyster industry and offers one of Morocco’s largest areas of abundant bird habitat. Oualidia is an ideal place to swim and surf, sample delicious seafood, or simply relax and walk on the beach.


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On my next trip to Morocco ...


On my next trip to Morocco ...

I'm bringing an empty suitcase. I'm not passing again on the opportunity of buying the beautiful and exotic Moroccan crafts that I fancy, like these artfully hand crafted lamps and lanterns.



A closer view.


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Posted to by Maria I. on February 8, 2009 8:17 AM
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Kathy (Trekcapri):
Hi Maria, I don't blame you for wanting to bring an extra bag next time. Those are very pretty lamps! Great photos!

Have a great Sunday!

Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 8, 2009 10:49 AM

Posted on February 8, 2009 10:49

candi:
There ARE beautiful.

Posted by candi | February 8, 2009 12:00 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 12:00

Annie:
Oh my gosh, I LOVE shopping at places like this. How were the prices? I bet pretty good. I love the colors in these photos!

When I was in college, I worked in a bar called El Morocco and the owners had decorated the entire place with crafts they brought back from several trips over there (they had friends who lived there). I loved all the stuff they brought home. Great rugs too. What did you end up buying there (a future post, maybe?).

Posted by Annie | February 8, 2009 1:00 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 13:00

Amy:
Oh, man. I have a cousin who was born in Morocco, and she has such beautiful things from her childhood home. I'd love to go someday!

Posted by Amy | February 8, 2009 4:14 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 16:14

sandrac:
Oh Maria -- those lamps are stunning! I'm sure you wondered, though, how on earth you could get one home! Carry-on, perhaps?

Posted by sandrac | February 8, 2009 5:04 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 17:04

girasoli:
They are beautiful. You would probably need a specialized suitcase to transport one of those lamps. Do they ship?

Posted by girasoli | February 8, 2009 7:00 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 19:00

Chiocciola:
Beautiful lamps! But, yeah, how do you transport them home?

Posted by Chiocciola | February 8, 2009 8:32 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 20:32

Barb Cabot:
I love the warm colors and the way they give off such a nice light. I'm telling Jane to check out this post as she's going to Morrocco this summer.

Posted by Barb Cabot | February 8, 2009 9:43 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 21:43

Jane:
Maria, I love your posts on Morocco as we will be there next July. You make my anticipation soar! I just went back to your Sicily archives. You took me right back there with your photos. Thanks for both a trip to the future and a memory replay. You're a time machine for me.:-)

Posted by Jane | February 8, 2009 9:57 PM

Posted on February 8, 2009 21:57

María I.:
Thank you everyone for your nice comments. I appreciate every single one. Here are the answers to some of the questions:

Annie, I don't know the price of the lamps because I never asked but they couldn't be too expensive. The only items that were a bit pricey in the souks were the rugs and leather bags. I will post a photo of my purchases soon. How cool to have worked in a bar with a Moroccan decor.

Sandra, the only way to transport any of those lamps is in the check luggage compartment. If boxed, it would exceed the carry-on size limit.

Girasoli, I doubt very much the shops at the souk ship items overseas. They are small outlets and most seemed to be owned by a family.

Chiocciola, I think the only way to take one home is in a box and check it as luggage.

Jane, I didn't know you were planning a trip to Morocco! Is Casey also going or is he staying in Italy with his friends? If he's going he will have an amazing adventure! I can picture him mesmerized by the snake charmers and storytellers.

Thank you for your kind words about my pictures from Sicily. So glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing them again. I smiled when I read your “time machine” comment. ;)

Posted by María I. | February 9, 2009 7:15 PM

Posted on February 9, 2009 19:15

Kathy (Trekcapri):
Hi Maria, I wanted to stop by to say that I was thinking of you as the big day is drawing near.

Take care!

Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 10, 2009 7:09 AM

Posted on February 10, 2009 07:09

Jane:
Maria, yes, Casey is going. We are going with a very good friend--Casey calls him Uncle Benny--who is from Morocco and still has family there. He promised Casey a camel ride.

I love your entries subsequent to this one. You add so much to the anticipation.


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