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Top 5 Day Trips From Marrakech

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Choosing  Marrakech  for your  Moroccan holiday destination  is the right choice for sure. We have already written about many possibilities which this magnificent city has to offer. One of them is a proximity to so many beautiful places in  Morocco , the places which will take you breath away.  Mountains, countryside, desert, seaside  – the choice is yours. If you can’t decide where to go, read our guide to some of the most wonderful places and trips around Marrakech . Ourika Valley:  It is a  valley  where not only tourists come to find some refreshment, but also many locals. Starting less than 45 minutes drive from the city and situated at around 1,200-1,500 metres it offers a pretty escape from the summer heat of Marrakech and it’s the most suitable area for gentle  hiking  and  trekking .  It is famous for the 7 waterfalls at Setti Fatma  village and the ski station of  Oukaimeden  at its ...

Moroccan Culture and Society

As it is a Field study experience in Morocco, students are required to produce three main different activities under the guidance of their instructor:  1. A journal (40%) that records summaries of the students’ cultural experiences in Morocco. A cultural journal is not a record of personal activities, attitudes or relationships, its primary purpose is to record the details of multiple aspects of culture on a daily basis, at the moment when lectures, people, performances, places and their perceived cultural themes and implications are clear to the writer. The Journal should include the following: • Topics discussed by the guest speakers during their lectures • Interesting facts about the city of Fes; • Family life as perceived in the home stay experience; • Details about every site visited during the trips in addition to all cultural geography and other cultural and social issues discussed with instructors during the excursion. • Religious and national holidays and any cultura...

taxi to the caves of hercules

Cap Spartel and the Cave of Hercules Cap Spartel and the Cave of Hercules, are located just outside of town on the Atlantic coast. The best way to travel there is by taking a Grand Taxi. Grand Taxis to the Cave of Hercules leave from the park next to the Grand Mosque Mohammed 5th. (see the map). Cave of Hercules, Tangier, Morocco View from the cave of Hercules The Cave of Hercules The Cave of Hercules is said to be the place where the Legendary Hero Hercules rested after one of his twelve epic labors. Today, it offers an amazing view of the Atlantic ocean, including it’s famous cavern which faces the sea. The sunset seen from the cave is one of the iconic images of the city of Tangiers. Above ground you’ll find a wide assortment of restaurants that provide seafood and tradional moroccan meals, although they are on the pricey side, and don’t offer the best food. Camel rides are also available for around 50 Dh. A trip to the cave might be best paired with a day at the nearby beac...

Modern Moroccan women

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Images correspondant à  As a   woman   traveling in   Morocco , you want to strike a balance between appropriate modesty and easy comfort. You can model yourself after   modern Moroccan women , who may whiz by you on motor ... Creatas   Images /Creatas/ Getty   Images . Signaler des images inappropriées Moroccan Women's Clothing, information about and photos of women's clothing ... mixes between traditional Muslim/ Moroccan and modern women's clothing ... 22 sept. 2007 - Moroccan Women's Clothing, Photos and VideoSeptember 22, ... Again, this photo is an example of the blending of traditional and modern ... 1940) Mernissi was born in Fès and is a contemporary Moroccan teacher and ... the wives of the prophet Muhammad, interviews with Moroccan women, and an ... As a woman traveling in Morocco, you want to strike a balance between appropriate modesty and easy comfort. You can ...