Goats in trees in Morocco; argan oil

Please note: My page has moved to http://www.travelaroundwithkris.com - so follow me there as there will only be reposts on this site randomly throughout the month.  New articles are being posted at the new site - with ino on Germany, Portugal and Spain added most recently. If you are in Morocco, one of the things …

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Jardin Majorelle – Morocco

The Jardin Majorelle is a beautiful but small botanic garden with many fountains, water features, and sculptures in Marrakesh, Morocco. Jacque Majorelle, who was a watercolor painter inspired by the colors of Marrakesh,  was the original designer of the garden and lived in a villa there for decades while developing the garden and grounds. When …

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Jemaa el-Fnaa Square – Marrakesh, Morocco

Jemaa el-Fnaa is a large town square and market place in the medina (old city) section of Marrakesh. It is still the main square in Marrakesh and is used by both tourists and local people for dining, shopping and entertainment. It is busy whirl of activity at all times of the day but is most …

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Essaouira, Morocco – the blue city

  If you are in Morocco, Essaouira (the closest I can pronounce it is es-whehr-a) is a really nice Atlantic coast seaside town to visit for a day or two. The name means "little picture" in Arabic, and you can see why.   The citadel you can tour has great views of the harbor and …

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Morocco’s colorful fiber art

Morocco's colorful fiber art In Morocco, in addition to visiting an ancient pharmacy (or whatever they are calling an argan oil dispensary these days) that a friend or relative of your tour guide owns, you will likely go to a carpet store and/or scarf shop on most tours as well. While also a tourist trap, …

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Ourika Valley (Morocco)

Outside of Marrakech is a great attraction -- the Ourika Valley with many waterfalls. Many trips are available (on TripAdvisor, etc) that will take you to the valley and on a short (but steep) trek to the waterfalls (The seller here is keeping the fruit cold by keeping it in the cold river water. No …

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Ouzoud Falls – Morocco

Ouzoud Falls - Morocco About 100 miles (150KM) northwest of Marrakesh is one of the most popular attractions in the area, and possibly in Morocco  -- Ouzoud Falls. Many tours are available on TripAdvisor, Viator, etc to take you from Marrakesh, give you a tour, and take you home if you want to go. The …

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