In 2002 I made my first trip to Morocco along with Spain and Portugal. The allure of this country made me want to return again one day. My Christmas adventure of 2011 brought me back for 15 days.
December was a great time to visit the country. The temperatures are moderate during the days. The only time we were cold were the mornings of our 2-night tent camp stay on the Sahara. It got down to about 32º in the morning, but once the sun came up layer after layer came off.
This trip included lots of local interactions with the people. They were all very friendly and added to a more in-depth understanding of the people and their culture.
Would I return? Absolutely. It’s a wonderful country with so many sights, sounds, colors and tastes to take in.
Dates: Dec. 22, 2011 – Jan. 6, 2012
Tour Operator: Overseas Adventure Travel
Trip Itinerary
The Colors of Morocco
Will play for Dirham’s
The Colors of Morocco
Ruins of ancient horse stable in Meknes
The Tajine Store
Local Market
Local Market
Local Market
The Landscapes of Morocco
Roman ruins at Volubilis
Roman ruins at Volubilis
Camel Meat Anyone?
The Colors of Morocco
Leather dying factory in Fez
The obligatory carpet shop visit
One of the Medina gates in Fez
Semi-Nomad Camp
Semi-Nomad woman we visited
Middle Atlas Mountains
The Landscapes of Morocco
The Faces of Morocco
The Landscapes of Morocco
The Faces of Morocco
Semi-Nomads gathering water at a well
The Faces of Morocco
Christmas Camel
Moroccan Sahara
The Faces of Morocco
Moroccan Sahara
Our Sahara transportation
One of our Jeep drivers
The Faces of Morocco
There are no roads in the Moroccan Sahara
Moroccan Sahara
The Faces of Morocco
The Faces of Morocco
Semi-Nomad gathering water
The Landscapes of Morocco
The Faces of Morocco
Our Saharan tent camp for 2 nights
One of the cooks at the tent camp
Moroccan Saharah
Moroccan Saharah
Moroccan Saharah
Moroccan Saharah
Moroccan Saharah
Sunset in the Moroccan Saharah
Tineghir
Tineghir
Tineghir
Tineghir
Tineghir
Stairwell in a Mosque in Old Tineghir
Mosque in Old Tineghir
The Landscapes of Morocco
The Faces of Morocco
The Landscapes of Morocco
The Colors of Morocco
Winding road to Dades Gorge
Dades Gorge
Kasbah of a local Imam who hosted us for lunch
Kasbah of a local Imam who hosted us for lunch
High Atlas Mountains
Goat Hearder
Citadel of Ait Benhaddou
The Faces of Morocco
Mosque
Citadel of Ait Benhaddou
The Faces of Morocco
Mosque
Citadel of Ait Benhaddou
Moroccan kitty
Citadel of Ait Benhaddou
The Colors of Morocco
The Landscapes of Morocco
The Landscapes of Morocco
Al Koutouba Mosque, Marrakech
Water seller in Marrakech
Medina of Marrakech
Hookahs and Handbags…
Djemma el-Fna Square, Marrakech
The Colors of Morocco
Medina of Marrakech
The Colors of Morocco
Snake charmers at Djemma el-Fna Square, Marrakech
Al Koutouba Mosque, Marrakech
Djemma el-Fna Square, Marrakech
At least the monkey won’t poop on you during your photo at Djemma el-Fna Square, Marrakech
Balloon ride outside of Marrakech
Balloon ride outside of Marrakech
A much needed food break in Marrakech
Jardin Majorelle gardens, Marrakech
Jardin Majorelle gardens, Marrakech
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
Glass doors at the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
In 2002 I made my first trip to Morocco along with Spain and Portugal. The allure of this country made me want to return again one day. My Christmas adventure of 2011 brought me back for 15 days.
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