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Ouarzazate City in Morocco

Ouarzazate, nicknamed The door of the desert, is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in Drâa-Tafilalet region of south-central Morocco in the middle of a bare plateau south of the High Atlas Mountains. In the past, Ouarzazate was a crossroad for African traders seeking to reach northern cities in Morocco and Europe. During the […]

Exotic Lines Travels • MOROCCO

Exotic Lines Travels provides private trips from Marrakech all over Morocco. Exotic Lines Travels can help you personalize your trip according to your preferences and itinerary with experience and knowledge to help you plan your stay. I did the private three days to Merzouga desert edge of Erg Chebbi. On the 1st day leave Marrakech and cross the Atlas Mountains passing […]

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Gorge du TODHRA

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Hotel Xaluca Dades is a 4-star hotel in Boumalne Dades, located just 20 km from Gorges du Dades. With 118 rooms comes the challenge of meeting guest levels of hospitality, however, the Hotel Xaluca Dades offers spectacular views of the Dades Valley, but offers little nearby of any interest that is within walking distance. You will likely […]

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Gorge du Dadès

Gorge du Dadès is a gorge of the Dadès River and lies between the Atlas Mountains and the Anti-Atlas mountain range, in Morocco. Berbers built many kasbahs in the vicinity of gorges with defence purposes. The word Kasbah means fortress, usually constructed by a local leader both to protect his land and as an indication of […]

Dar Anika

Dar Anika is my favourite riad in Marrakech, centrally located and excellent service, it feels very much like staying in a palace rather than a hotel. The service is very personal and each guest is catered to their own needs. A second return to Marrakech and without a doubt, I knew to stay here again. […]

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Aït Benhaddou village in Morocco

Aït Benhaddou is a mud brick village on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains that climbs up the side of a hill like giant sandcastles, in Ouarzazate province, southern Morocco. Aït Benhaddou is an ighrem (fortified city or palace in English, ksar in Arabic), along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in […]

Sounds of Marrakech

Sounds of Marrakech was recorded in July 2016 using only my iPhone 6 while visiting Marrakech and preparing for my Road to Desert trip. Clips are unedited and will contain sudden noiseless gaps between recordings in longer recordings. This is purposely done to group a particular day and capture the energy and vibe of the […]

Morocco

At the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea and northwest Africa, is a land of contrasts with high rugged mountains to arid Sahara and green Atlantic coasts. Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament. The constitution grants the king extensive powers, he is both the political leader and the “Commander of the Faithful” […]