Posts Tagged ‘Morocco’

Casablanca: Relishing the Unconventionality

November 15th, 2010

A wise man said: ‘My favorite destination is the place I’ve never been earlier.’ For those who find a life in the unconventionalities of monotony can definitely look forward to Casablanca. Not a tourist destination in the literal sense, but it is the fast pace along with a rich cultural heritage that sets the place apart.

A lot of travelers embarking the Casablanca lands treat the place simply as a stop-over haven in between their flights or trains; however, Casablanca certainly deserves its due attention. Though, it is admitted that Casablanca may not be as exotic and vibrant as the many other cities of Morocco; but being the economic hub along with being the cultural epicenter, a trip to Casablanca is sure to be unique in its own right. Not entirely a vacation spot, but to spectacle the legacy and the cultural vibe of the city that is ever moving and fast paced, wandering about soaking in the unconventionalities can also quite be stimulating.

Casablanca city

It is the place where moolah matters dominate, where the aesthetics can find a soul in the contemporary art scene that keeps the city alive, and for the fashionistas, Casablanca is up on the map of the trendy world. » Read more: Casablanca: Relishing the Unconventionality

Marrakech to Ouarzazate: Mountains, Deserts & Movie Sets

May 2nd, 2010

From certain points in Marrakech, it is possible to see what lies on the horizon. Even on days when the city bakes in the heat, it is possible to see snow on top of the Atlas mountains. Taking the Tichki Pass from Marrakech to Ouarzazate brings you into a world of snow-capped mountains and cinematic desert.

Morocco’s High Atlas mountains

The Atlas range provides Morocco’s spine. The peaks are amongst the highest in Africa, and there’s even a ski resort tucked away amongst them. The mountains also separate the relatively fertile coastal half Morocco from the Sahara desert. And crossing the Atlas is a journey from olive groves and orange trees to outback.

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