As you can see from the map, there really isn't a direct route from Marrakech to Fez. We had to backtrack the three hours to Casablanca and then head north through Rabat and eventually east towards Fez. It was about a 7 hour train ride....at one point, the arid landscape gave way to some wooded … Continue reading The Beautiful City of Fez
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Marrakech – Part 2
We were fortunate to find a tour guide who spent 3 hours with us. He showed us places, in Marrakech, that we might have missed walking around on our own. Here are some highlights of places he shared: Ben Youssef Madrasa A madrasa is a college for Islamic studies. The Ben Youssef Madrasa was started … Continue reading Marrakech – Part 2
Morocco – Casablanca
This past month, David and I met in Morocco! The country is as exotic and amazing as it sounds! We met in Casablanca. Even though we go for a month without seeing each other, when we do meet it is like I have just seen him earlier that day! David thinks that it is because … Continue reading Morocco – Casablanca