October 17, 2023 After breakfast, we headed out for our journey to Marrakesh, a 300-mile trek though the High Atlas Mountains and the spectacular Tichka Pass. This route took us to the city of Ouarzazat. Morocco’s film industry is based in Ouarzazate, which has been labeled as “Africa’s Hollywood,” and is home to the Atlas …
Morocco – Todra Palmeraie Gorge
October 16, 2023 Sunrise in the desert with my camel friend who loved posing, was the perfect way to start the day. Soon we were headed off to explore the natural sights of Morocco. We drove though flat lands with no signs of life then the mountains began to appear with homes built into them …
Morocco – Sahara Desert
October 15, 2023 We headed out to Rissani to learn about restoring a Medina. The government of Morocco is attempting to modernize century old Medinas to add water and electricity while retaining the original materials for the structure. The walls that surround the medina are about 4 feet thick and are constructed of bricks then …
Morocco – Atlas Mountains
October 14, 2023 Today we traveled from Fez through the beautiful Middle Atlas Mountain range, with its thick woods filled with lush cedar and oak trees en route to Erfoud. With stops this was a 9 hour journey. The Atlas Mountains extend some 2,500km across northwestern Africa, spanning Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, separating the Atlantic …
Morocco – Fez
October 13, 2023 Today we are exploring Fez. It is the oldest of Morocco’s four imperial cities; it was founded on the banks of the Wadi Fès about 789. The city is almost completely surrounded by low hills covered with olive groves and orchards. We spent the day exploring the Fez el Bali Medina a …
Morocco – Rabat
October 12, 2023 Today we are exploring the historical sites of Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital. Rabat’s rich history stretches back to the 12th century, a unique legacy recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2012. As one of Morocco’s four imperial capitals and the country’s administrative center, the city expanded within the walls of …
Morocco – Casablanca
October 11, 2023 My flight left at 9pm and arrived in Casablanca at 8:20 am on October 11th. After my busy day in NYC I had planned to sleep during the 6-hour flight but that was not to be! There was a baby who chose to scream for the entire 6 hours everyone was a …
Morocco – NYC Day 2
October 10, 2023 The day started with an early morning walk from the hotel to time square. I love walking in the city while everyone else is sleeping. It is so quiet and peaceful. Love the sun peaking out between the buildings. Back at the hotel for a bit of breakfast I found my …
Morocco – NYC
October 9, 2023 I am headed to Morocco for a 12-day adventure that includes riding a camel in the desert and cooking classes! I was originally scheduled to go to Morocco in 2020 but then COVID hit and the trip was cancelled so I am excited to finally experience this beautiful county. Due to the …
New England – Bar Harbor Lobster Boat
September 21, 2023 Another early morning after a short night! We are headed back to Bar Harbor to go out on Lu Lu Lobster boat. Our original excursion was cancelled due to Hurricane Lee but I was determined to go on a lobster boat so we are up early once again. Lu Lu Lobster boat …