MOROCCO – A Place To Visit!

MOROCCO – A Place To Visit!

Visiting Morocco has always been on my bucket list of places to go. I have always wanted to explore the maze-like Medina , sip mint tea in a Berber village and eat some delicious couscous. Our short trip didn’t allow us to see everything we wanted , but here are some ideas to get you started.

HIKING THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS

As soon as we landed we headed to a village called Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains just south of Marrakech .To our surprise it was snowing when we arrived. We had a chance to learn more about the Berber culture and see how the locals still live. We had a fantastic time staying in Kasbah Du Toubkal, which Is one of the National Geographic choices of Unique lodges of the world. Our local guide took us hiking and showed us around, followed by delicious lunch on the terrace of the lodge whilst gazing at the breathtaking scenery. After a day in the mountains it was time to go to Marrakesh.

GET LOST AT THE MEDINA

This is a city which moves to its own frenetic beat – and visitors can either love the rhythm of it or hate it. Its chaotic, motorcycles constantly zig-zag past you,  the maze-like streets of the Medina are easy to get lost in and shop keepers pull you from all sides, convincing you to buy something. Besides the chaos and the hundreds of tourists, still feels authentic.

STAY IN A RIAD

You might choose to stay in a Riad- traditional house built around a central courtyard. Our preferred accommodation was Riad El Fenn. Sleek, chic and very boutique, this hotel is well known by bloggers and instagram lovers alike. It is filled with modern British art and ancient Moroccan crafts.

TAKE A COOKING CLASS

At the top of my to-do list when visiting a new country is to try the local cuisine. This time we decided to go a step further and take a cooking class. We opted for Cooking Workshop at La Maison Arabe and it was an excellent decision. Before the cooking began, we were given an introduction to Moroccan spices, a traditional tea ceremony and a visit to a local baker. Not only did we have a
fantastic time cooking our four course meal, it was delicious.

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

Truly magical experience. Launching just outside of Marrakesh, the flight starts at dawn, so you can enjoy watching the sunrise. Seriously, the hot air ballooning is a must-do. We arranged it with Ciel D’Afrique.

THE BIZARRE TREE GOATS OF MOROCCO

The highlight of our trip was seeing the tree goats of Morocco. The animals hop up into the branches to pick out the fruit of the Argania trees, which grow almost exclusively in Southwest Morocco. The nut of the Argan tree is used to produce argan oil that is thought to have many beneficial properties and is used for both culinary and cosmetic purposes.