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Morocco Souk Food

July 23, 2010 by Laurie · Leave a Comment
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The souk is the thriving marketplace in Moroccan cities. Sprinkled among the stalls along the narrow alleyways are colorful & reminiscently medieval food offerings.

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Conquering Mount Toubkal

June 25, 2010 by Laurie · Leave a Comment
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During my visit to Morocco I got it into my head that I had to climb Mount Toubkal, the tallest peak of the High Atlas Mountains. To the summit and back at almost 14,000 feet (just shy of 4,200 meters for my non-US friends) is at bare minimum a two day trip.
May sound straightforward [...]

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Four Must Do’s in Morocco

June 3, 2010 by Laurie · 4 Comments
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There’s so much to explore in Morocco that it would be impossible to cover it all, or even all of my favorite discoveries, in just one blog. Even thought it was tough, I’ve culled the favorites list to the top four. If you’re venturing to Morocco, these are the must do’s.
1. Visit Djemaa el Fna [...]

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How to Get Squeaky Clean in Morocco: Visit a Hammam

May 11, 2010 by Laurie · 2 Comments
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One adventure you don’t want to miss when you’re in Morocco is a visit to the hammam. It’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before no matter how much you love spas (unless you’ve been to a Turkish bath house). You’ll come away with rosy red, soft, clean skin from the deepest body exfoliation you’ve ever had [...]

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Leather Tannery in Fez, Morocco

April 9, 2010 by Laurie · 4 Comments
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The leather tannery process–turning rawhide into leather–is a 9 centuries old tradition in Fez, Morocco. You must visit the tannery in the Medina when you visit Fez to witness the amazing work and leather products first hand.

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