Blog about Morocco
In this blog about Morocco, our agency offers you a wide variety of information so that you can get to know the country from every point of view. We give you tips for you to take into account before leaving, we make lists of interesting proposals and review some of the most important cultural events, which you should not miss if it coincides with the dates of your trip.
In all cases, the posts are relatively short but full of information, which will not be heavy to read and, at the same time, will not leave in the dark any relevant information or detail.
Themes of our Morocco blog
The topics we deal with in our Morocco blog are very varied, as your trip to this country can also adopt very different profiles. In these publications we love to reveal secrets that go unnoticed by the vast majority of tourists: from a viewpoint with spectacular views to a charming corner in the medina.
We also like to focus on a destination and compile its points of interest, and that can help you choose one circuit or another, or note attractions that you will not want to miss upon arrival.
Culture is very present in this corner of our website. For that reason, we compile dates of celebration of certain festivals, we unravel the most interesting of each museum and explain in depth some of the most important folkloric traditions.
Another recurring theme in our Morocco blog is gastronomy: we describe in depth the main dishes of the country and suggest some places where you can go to enjoy the food in question.
As you will notice, we also dedicate a good number of posts to the main topics related to Jewish travelers: traditions, historical places related to their religion, services specifically designed for their believers, etc.
So, if you take a look at all the posts in this Morocco blog, you can find inspiration for your tour, as we remind you that our agency can design your tailor-made trip, from the moment of your arrival to the moment of your departure. Feed your interest in this country and review the articles we provide here.
Blog Fishing villages of Morocco
Embark on a journey of discovery to the most authentic corners of Morocco with Morocco Tourism. Some time ago, we shared a post where we revealed the best fishing ports in the country, but now we want to take you to a deeper level of connection with the local culture. We invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of Morocco’s best fishing villages, authentic hidden gems that remain off the radar of conventional tourists. Get ready to live an experience full of charm and emotions!
These small coastal treasures, nestled between more modest towns and villages, give off a special aura that will envelop you from the moment you set foot on their cobblestone streets. Here, time seems to stand still, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of the fishermen and enjoy the authenticity of their deep-rooted traditions.
Let yourself be captivated by the timeless charm of these Moroccan fishing villages, where the warmth of the local smiles mingle with the natural beauty of their coasts. Our travel agency gives you the opportunity to discover these little-known destinations, where emotions flow and memories are woven into every corner.
Blog Fez tanners’ quarter: where is it and what is it like?
The tannery district of Fez is called Chowara or Chouara. It is also known as the tannery of Fez or the tanneries of Fez. Whatever the name used, it is an unmistakable and unique place, an example of the attachment in Morocco to the traditions of craftsmanship, and its validity as an economic activity still valid today.
Where is the tanners’ quarter of Fez?
The tanners’ quarter of Fez is within the historic medina, specifically in a block formed approximately by the streets Derb Sidi Moussa and Zkak Iahjar, and not far from the Nejjarine Museum of Arts and Crafts of Wood.
To get here the easiest way is to walk, and it can also be a very interesting walk if you start from the famous Blue Gate and walk along the street Talaa Sghira. The other option is to take a cab that can drop you off nearby, but the labyrinthine streets of the medina leave no room for buses.
How the tanners work
The artisans in the tanners’ quarter of Fez continue to work as they did centuries ago, hence the interest in traveling here. The space is laid out in large honeycomb-shaped tanks. Some of them, the whitish ones, are used to first condition the leather (arrived, by the way, in carts pulled by donkeys, which is another very old scene). In this first preparation, the aim is to give firmness to the skin by applying a liquid solution based on lime, bird droppings, cow urine and other organic matter.
Where is the beach of Legzira and how to get there
The beach of Legzira, also often called Gzira or Lagzira, is one of the most beautiful corners of the Atlantic Coast in Morocco. Its location is not exactly close to any major tourist destination, and that is an advantage to maintain its main charm: its unspoiled, wild and desert-like appearance in many cases. So if you want to know where Legzira beach is and how to get there, here are some indications.
How to get to Legzira beach
To reach the beach of Legzira, you will have to travel the indicated kilometers by road: some sections along the N1 freeway, and other sections (already in its final stage) through the R104 road, which runs parallel to the coast. From Agadir, it takes just under 3 hours by car, while from Marrakech it takes just over 5 hours.
Those who want to travel to Legzira beach directly from the nearest airport should do so from Agadir-Al Massira Airport, about 150 km from here, which is about a 3-hour drive. On the other hand, from the Marrakech-Menara Airport, the route is about 400 km away and the journey takes about 5 hours.
The Tuareg in Morocco: What they are like and where to meet them
Few peoples maintain a more traditional and authentic way of life than the Tuareg. And in Morocco it is possible to find them, if you travel to certain areas of the country. In this post we explain who they are, where the Tuareg live in Morocco and what their lifestyle is like, so different from the globalized one that prevails in the Western world.
Who are the Tuareg
Tuareg is a term used to designate, in general, the members of the “nomadic Berber people of the Sahara”, as stated in the Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy.
It is true that it is a very broad concept, since this people extends over vast areas of this immense desert and also reaches the Sahel. The countries where they are most numerous are Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, but they are also present in some areas of southeastern Morocco.
The most important thing about the Tuareg in Morocco and elsewhere is their nomadic way of life: instead of living in permanent settlements, they settle in tented camps which they assemble and dismantle according to their route. These tents are tents with a light wooden structure and tarpaulins made of different materials, including animal hair and skins.
Precisely the animals are one of their most precious resources: they have cattle that graze in the areas where they move, and from them they obtain milk and other raw materials. In the case of the dromedaries, they are also their means of transport, so important to carry out another of the activities associated with this people: the commercial caravans that crossed the desert, such as the mythical Marrakech-Tombouctou. For this reason, it is a species particularly appreciated by them.
Luxury hotels in the Merzouga desert? Yes, and here are some ideas
Some premium tourists tend to skip the far south of Morocco in their tours because of the doubt that there are accommodations of the highest category that meet their expectations. But the truth is that there are luxury hotels in the desert of Merzouga, where exclusivity is perceived in every detail and is also transferred to other complementary services, such as transportation and gastronomy. In this post we give you some ideas for you to consider for your trip.
Where are the luxury hotels in the Merzouga desert and what are they like?
The first thing you should know is that when we talk about Merzouga desert we refer to the vast arid area around this small town in southern Morocco. And more specifically, to the fine sand dunes known as Erg Chebbi, which are located just outside the town, so that the luxury hotels in the desert of Merzouga are not exactly in the dunes, but ‘at the gates’ of them.
There, on the front line of the dunes, you will find several proposals of the highest category. They are usually hotels that mix the concept of kasbah and riad. That is, on the one hand, an architecture reminiscent of the old desert fortresses, like those you have seen on the way here, in the Dades or Draa valley. And on the other hand, an interior space reminiscent of the traditional buildings of the medinas, which are articulated around a central courtyard where you can not miss a refreshing water fountain and vegetation that brings a colorful and fragrant touch to the environment. In addition, the interior design is also carefully designed, mixing Berber and Saharawi styles in the whole.
And in the dunes? Tents in luxury camps
For those who want to go a step further, at least one of the nights of the circuit, and wish to sleep in the heart of the dunes of Erg Chebbi, the solution lies in the luxury tents camps. These are small groupings of these traditional Berber tents, used since time immemorial by the nomadic tribes of the desert.
Their decoration and furnishings are also authentic and exquisite, both in the private rooms and in the common areas. But in addition, these tents are equipped with all the comforts that a modern traveler can demand, such as electricity and running water, so that it is an unbeatable way to enjoy tradition and modernity in a unique environment.
And the real plus offered by the tents with respect to luxury hotels in Merzouga is precisely the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere, with the charm that this implies: a silence that thrills during the night, a sunset of vibrant colors, a dawn of magical lights and a starry sky that is difficult to find anywhere else in the world. All this seasoned, as usual, with local gastronomy, Berber tea, a purifying bonfire and folkloric percussion rhythms.
Blog Rose Festival in Morocco
(The date of the festival depends on the collection of roses, the exact date may be a month before the festival).
At the beginning of May takes place one of the most popular festivals in Morocco, the “Festival of Roses in Morocco”. The celebration of the rose harvest in the small village of Kelaat M’ gouna, located in the Dades Valley, which is already known as the “Valley of Roses“.
In this locality we find all kinds of products made from roses, from perfumes, creams, medicines and even jams. The festival attracts more than twenty thousand people willing to enjoy the folkloric dances. For three days the town and tourists vibrate with music, color and fun. Three days in which to enjoy the best smell of the city: rose water.
There are different activities of all kinds. They begin by covering the streets with a blanket of roses for the shows and concerts continue outdoors with Berber groups. Many flower exhibitions are also held to observe in detail each particular feature of each number.
On the last day of the festival, which is usually a Sunday, Miss Roses and Miss Roses are chosen. The most beautiful women come out to dance dressed in their best kaftans and decorated with roses. You will also find exclusive markets, fairs and souks during these days. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit a distillery where you will learn how rose water is made.
What places do you want to visit in your organized tours from Marrakech?
With Get Your Desert Tours your organized tours from Marrakech will be fully customized offering you the opportunity to visit the places you are most interested in.
We offer you the opportunity to make a private or small group trip in Morocco.
Our official guides, fluent in Spanish, are sons and grandsons of Berbers. Their ancestors have passed on to them the customs and traditions of this millenary people that you now have the opportunity to know and share during the days you spend with us.
Marrakech is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It is known as the red city, because of the color of its buildings. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, it is considered one of the most important cities in the country.
Its popular Jamaa el Fna square is considered one of the busiest squares in the world.
In it you will find a variety of people such as musicians, snake charmers, water carriers, storytellers, dentists, acrobats, sellers of medicinal herbs, letter writers, …
In its souk you will find the most varied products you can imagine:
- traditional handicrafts: tableware, tuya furniture, clothing, pottery
- jewelry carved in silver
- clothing: slippers and kaftans
- copper or brass lamps
- tanners, furriers
- carpets
- spices
We will show you the most charming places of this enigmatic country: the magic of its desert, its touristic beaches, its ancestral souks, its exotic gastronomy,…
We offer you a great variety of circuits and routes in our organized tours from Marrakech.
Depending on your interests we can visit in our organized tours from Marrakech those places that catch your attention.
In addition to guided tours of Marrakech, where we will show you its many monuments declared World Heritage Site, we can also visit the desert and spend the night in a kasbah.
The kasbah is a traditional construction made of adobe, whose roof is made of reeds and wood. It is usually decorated with handmade carpets and typical objects. It has all the necessary comforts, but without luxuries. Its views over the desert are truly spectacular.
Can you imagine savoring an exotic stew cooked in a tajine or drinking an aromatic mint tea on a starry night in the desert?
Transfers can be made with different means of transport. We have comfortable minibuses for urban transfers and modern 4×4 vehicles for trips through the desert tracks.
In addition, we offer you the option to make trips to the heart of the Sahara desert on camels.
Don’t give up the rewarding experience of sharing the millenary customs of the Berber people and getting to know their intact and exotic culture.
