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48 Hours in Marrakesh Guide


Pile-high, colorful spices, ornate mosques, a 5-per-day chant known as the ‘Call to Prayer’, aggressive panhandlers in the medina… all of these things can be found in Marrakesh, Morocco and it can be quite the sensory overload! From the sights to the sounds to the smells to the crowds, it’s a lot to take it. But regardless of the chaos, Marrakesh is one of the most exotic, crazy and awe-inspiring travel destinations you could visit in a lifetime and my 48 hours in Marrakesh guide will help you see the best of Marrakesh in 2-days time.Continue reading

I Went to Morocco and No, I Didn’t Love it

From travel magazines to blogs to Instagram, it appeared that Morocco was a major travel destination of 2015. After seeing gorgeous photos and hearing travelers wax poetic about this foreign land, I was so excited to finally visit this part of Africa. But when everyone asked where we went on our honeymoon, I simply stated, “I went to Morocco and no, I did not love it.”

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Camel Trekking with Dunes and Desert Exploration

Before our trip to Morocco, I started to fantasize about a magical trek in the desert. Friends of mine had woven tales of beautiful and once-in-a-lifetime experiences from Fes to Marrakesh. A trek lasting a couple of nights in the Sahara where you would ride a friendly camel, find a secret oasis, dine with the Berber people of Merzouga and fall asleep under the stars.Continue reading