Morocco Archives - https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/tag/morocco/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:20:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Best Tours to embark on in Morocco with Africa North Journeys https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/best-tours-to-embark-on-in-morocco-with-africa-north-journeys/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/best-tours-to-embark-on-in-morocco-with-africa-north-journeys/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:20:52 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14704 This article has been sponsored and written by Africa North Journeys, who offer comprehensive tours around Morocco. All pictures are the property Africa North Journeys and were provided by them as part of this article. Morocco is a destination that should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. If you’re looking...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/best-tours-to-embark-on-in-morocco-with-africa-north-journeys/feed/ 0 Top 5 Holiday Destinations to Escape the Winter Blues  https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-5-holiday-destinations-to-escape-the-winter-blues/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-5-holiday-destinations-to-escape-the-winter-blues/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:37:42 +0000 https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=14654 When the chilly winter months set in across the UK, there’s nothing better than escaping to a destination bathed in sunshine. If you’re looking to beat the winter blues and head to warmer climates, there are plenty of options worldwide to suit every type of traveller. From quick getaways to...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/top-5-holiday-destinations-to-escape-the-winter-blues/feed/ 1 Travelling Morocco – Where Should We Head Next? https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/travelling-morocco/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/travelling-morocco/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:16:34 +0000 http://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=7222 After travelling Morocco independently a few years ago, and falling in love with the country, we often think about returning but with so much to see and do knowing where to head during our next trip is still being debated. Travelling Morocco Is An Experience Morocco is a country full...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/travelling-morocco/feed/ 1 Why Everyone Should Try Camping This Summer https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/summer-camping-guide/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/summer-camping-guide/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:51:35 +0000 http://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=7048 Camping – The Wrong Impression Camping has often been seen as a past-time for those more adventurous nature lovers; the ones that boast about getting back to basics, loving the fact that they need to queue for a lukewarm shower after a hearty day of hiking in the hills. So,...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/summer-camping-guide/feed/ 52 Morocco: Our 15 top tips! https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/morocco-top-tips/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/morocco-top-tips/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:43:09 +0000 http://travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=1638 A few things worth knowing before you visit Morocco:   1) You may already live by this rule but if not, only brush your teeth in bottled water you may regret it otherwise and always remember a small bottle a hand sanitizer – this was a life saver when camping in...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/morocco-top-tips/feed/ 8 How hard can it be to haggle? https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/how-hard-can-it-be-to-haggle/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/how-hard-can-it-be-to-haggle/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:44:32 +0000 http://travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=1605 This is where I tell you that haggling is easy right?  Wrong!  For me it’s something I struggle with and my husband doesn’t find it any easier.  So how do two complete novices in the art of bartering prepare?  We enlist help. Before attempting to haggle our very good friends...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/how-hard-can-it-be-to-haggle/feed/ 10 Majorelle Gardens: An Unexpected Surprise in Marrakech! https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/majorelle-gardens-morocco/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/majorelle-gardens-morocco/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:06:09 +0000 http://travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=1505 Marrakech is famous for many things – the Souks and the Night Market of Djemaa-el-Fna to name just two – so to stumble across the brightly coloured Majorelle Gardens was a complete surprise. Designed by the expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle during the 1920’s and 30’s the twelve acres of...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/majorelle-gardens-morocco/feed/ 15 The other side of Marrakech https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-other-side-of-marrakech/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/the-other-side-of-marrakech/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:44:05 +0000 http://travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=1482 When people travel to Morocco, and in particular the larger cities, they have an idea in mind of what to expect.   Narrow alleyways full to the brim with tiny little stalls that make up the prominent souks: a hive of activity both night and day.  Locals exploring the fresh, brightly coloured market produce...

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]]> https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/marrakech-museums/feed/ 29 Medersa Ben Youssef: Sacred Places of Marrakech https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/medersa-ben-youssef-morocco/ https://www.travellingbookjunkie.com/medersa-ben-youssef-morocco/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:37:32 +0000 http://travellingbookjunkie.com/?p=1353 No visit to Marrakech would be complete without a visit to the Medersa Ben Youssef, an Islamic school attached to the Ben Youssef Mosque; home to some of the most beautiful art and architecture you will come across whist in Morocco. Once one of the largest Theological Schools in North...

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