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Public transportation in Rabat

August 16, 2010
By Sita
Public transportation in Rabat

Don’t worry, I am not implying that you get around in Morocco by camel… although you could if you wanted to. Looking back on my experience in Morocco, one thing that really stands out is how easy it was to get around the country. And yes the camel ride was a definite highlight. This...
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The Art of Eating

July 5, 2010
By Sita
The Art of Eating

Having enjoyed many meals alone while on the road, I like to watch people eat. Not what they are eating really, but what they are doing while they eat. This often makes me compare things to Montreal, my hometown and a real “foodie” city. At home we are all chefs, or so we pretend...
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Into the Abyss…

November 23, 2009
By Tara
Into the Abyss…

Talk about EXTREME!  Morocco has definitely given me a taste for outdoor adventure, which is what led my roommate and I to visit “Les Gouffres de Friaouto”. This was a really intense experience for me at least, since we had to descend deep into the earth through very small and slippery spaces. It was...
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Exploring the Atlas Mountains

November 9, 2009
By Tara
Exploring the Atlas Mountains

If wanting to visit Morocco properly (or most countries for that matter) in a short period of time, I strongly recommend renting a vehicle (RV, car, motorbike, whatever!).  It gives the leisure to stop and go as one likes, take whatever pictures one desires and enjoy the small, remote mountain village gems hidden in...
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The Rif Mountains

October 26, 2009
By Tara
The Rif Mountains

Unlike any other birthday experience, which has always been about big city fun, I took on the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco for my big 2-5. Chef Chaouen, nestled in the Rif, is as adorable as it is quiet.  An afternoon spent in their market maze resulted in the purchase of a blanket (made...
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