May 6, 2016

Morocco - The land of the setting sun!


"Traveling.  It leaves you speechless, 
then turns you into a storyteller..."
                                                        Ibn Battuta - Moroccan Explorer 

We are so blessed to travel, to see the world.  Morocco has been on our
 list for a long time.  Excited to share our nine day journey with you. 
 Morocco is just a bit bigger than the state of Texas.  The Mediterranean 
is on the northern shores and the Atlantic Ocean is on the western coastline. 
Part of the country faces Europe, while the rest stretches over the Saharan 
dunes and rocky plateau.  There are varied landscapes from the desert to the
Atlas Mountains - with most of the country enjoying a hot, dry climate. 

Day 1 - Off to Morocco - First stop Casablanca!



Abdoul was our driver throughout the country. 
Now we know him as our friend!

 We are in Casablanca!








 The tile and wood work is AMAZING!







Checking into the Hotel Val d'Anfa

  








  


The sunsets of Morocco are incredible. 
Love that the beach is filled with families playing. 


 Day 2 - We are headed to Rabat and Tangiers.  












 Morocco or BUST!



































Day Three - Tangiers and Chefchaouen





















 Traditional Chicken with Olives - DELICIOUS!

Day 3 - Chefchaouen 
In northwest Morocco, in the Rif Mountains, the beautiful blue city. 











 These are the walkways and alleys of the medina….no trick 
photography or apps….it's really this beautiful!



Don't miss our blog - Doors of Morocco!






Day 5 -  Meknes - Volubilis - Fes



























Day 6  - Fes

























Day 7 - Marrakech







 Most hospitable Riad in Morocco!





Santé

Day 8 - Marrakech 




 Pinch me….we're in Marrakech!




Everything in Morocco is community….water….ovens….just
drop off your bread - it will be baked and you collect later!












Day 9 Marrakech and Back to Casablanca













Three Words:  Country of Contrast