Last year, I {finally} watched Casablanca. {What took me so long? I don’t know!} This classic movie takes place in Casablanca, which is the largest city in the North African country of Morocco. If you look up photos of Morocco on Pinterest, you’ll see dozens upon dozens of photos of beautiful doorways, colorful markets, and stunning hidden gems like cool surf spots, beaches, mosques, and gardens.
The Le Riad Yasmine {pictured below}, has a picturesque garden and private pool area. This boutique-hotel is charming and homelike, featuring seven traditional “Moorish rooms and suites of refined architectural beauty down to the smallest detail. This comfortable private house combines authentic charm, discreet luxury and a contemporary atmosphere.”
The architecture is stunning and larger than life. Want to be treated like royalty while visiting Marrakech? Then book a stay at Palais Namaskar {top left photo} and experience this palace oasis for yourself. See how London-based blogger, Mairin, looks in the top right photo? What a beautiful photo! The arches of the Hassan II Mosque {top right} make her look so small, but the colors and architectural design is amazing. Other impressive and awe-inspiring architectural beauties include the El Hank in Casablanca {bottom right}, and the Riad R’habet Zbib in Fez {bottom left}.
If you are a woman and you’re thinking about traveling to Morocco by yourself, with friends, or your partner, then you definitely need to check out these “10 useful tips for women visiting Morocco”, by Amanda Mouttaki of Marocmama. Amanda offers some of the following suggestions: keep your smiles to a minimum {because a smile means more there than it does in America}; wear dark sunglasses; plan to spend a little more money on accommodations, transportation, and tour guides; and even though English is spoken in Morocco nowadays, learn and use some French and Darija {Moroccan Arabic}.
Sarah Williams, of Culture Trip, details 11 hidden gems in Morocco that will give you some major wanderlust, like Demnate, El Jadida, Oujda, and Safi.
PureWow writer, Roberta Fiorito, wrote that there are several reasons to travel to Morocco, including the “blue-sky alleyways, world-class food, and cobblestone markets.” I could probably spend hours, if not days, walking around the souks, or the markets and bazaars, browsing {and buying, smelling, touching, tasting, trying out, and trying on} all they have to offer, from spices to babouches, or traditional leather slippers.
Have you been to Morocco? What was your favorite part of this beautiful African country? Which city did you enjoy visiting the most? I’d love to read your tips on traveling to Morocco, so leave your comments below!
Yours Truly,
Vanessa
