Let’s be honest and upfront – Morocco is not the best place for a first time solo traveller. It can be intense and overwhelming to say the least! It is certainly not without it’s travel challenges! However, if you have a bit of travel experience under your belt and love learning about Islamic culture and […]
Category Archives: Africa
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Jan
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The Northern Moroccan city of Meknes is swiftly making its way onto most backpacker routes and travel itineraries. It is one of four historical imperial cities of Morocco, namely: Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat. Meknès became the Moroccan capital in 1673 under Mawlāy Ismāʿīl, who built city walls with nine gates, as well as various […]
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Jan
Jan
Chefchaouen, known as the blue city or the ‘blue pearl’, is a picturesque town located in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco. Chefchaouen had been relatively undiscovered up until 2019. Just before Covid hit the world, Chefchaouen was really starting to make it on the map. The city saw a massive influx of travellers in […]