A tale of 2 kasbahs… A kasbah is a typically Moroccon, earthen building surrounded by high defensive walls and protected by watch towers positioned at each of the four corners. These fortified structures can be immense, the size of a small village (like the kasbah of Rabat which […]
A long drive through the burnt desert Today we took a rarely travelled route from Merzouga through the Djebel Saghro to the fortified village of N’Kob. The Djebel Saghro is a volcanic expanse that lies between the High Atlas mountain chain and the enormity of the Sahara Desert; it’s a […]
A day in the desert Orange and gold sand dunes towering above us and stretching out as far as the eye can see. A caravan of camels, plodding along methodically through the shifting sands of the Sahara, being led by a tall, proud man swathed in blue robes. […]
Bound for the desert Today we drove from Fes, across the Atlas Mounatins, to Er Rachidia, a desert outpost at the base of the Atlas Mountains on the very edge of the Sahara. Today was essentially a travel day with not too much sightseeing action, though the scenery […]
Small town Sefrou To escape the hustle and bustle of Fes we took a day trip out to Sefrou today. This small farming town of 70,000 inhabitants is just 30km from Fes but a world away in terms of the vibe and pace of life. Sefrou isn’t just […]
Wandering Soles 