Tag: Morocco

Stepping foot on Moroccan soil ignites the senses in a way that most will likely not have experienced before. It is warm and dusty, the roads are chaotic, and many places look like ancient cities with a Game of Thrones kind of vibe. There are bright spices, markets, loud conversations and many, many...

In the tumultuous epoch of the Second World War, characterized by widespread animosity and systematic persecution, an extraordinary narrative of resilience and benevolence emerged in North Africa. Morocco, a nation distinguished by its diverse cultural and religious mosaic, emerged as a bastion o...

On 8 September 2023, Morocco was hit by a magnitude-6.8 earthquake — the most powerful earthquake the country has experienced in over 100 years. The number of casualties continues to grow. At present, around 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 6,000 injured. Morocco will continue to feel ...

A friend of mine called me last week in panic after she realised that the holiday she booked to Morocco will fall during Ramadan, the month of fast. She was looking forward to exploring Marrakech, Essaouira and trekking in the desert for two weeks with her family during the Easter school break and w...