Todra Gorge, Morocco
A bus runs between Ouarzazate and Fès, making stops in Boumalne du Dadès and Tinerhir, the 2 towns closest to the Dadès and Todra Gorges respectively. Local mini-vans run between the towns and the gorges. They depart not according to a schedule but when enough passengers have been found. The standard fee is roughly 5 [...]
Ouarzazate, Morocco
Buses between Marrakech and Ouarzazate run frequently. In Marrakech, we flagged down a petit taxi (7 DH) near Djemaa El-Fna and had him take us to the Gare Routière (bus station). Having verified the bus schedule and fare the night before, we knew where to go, what to buy, and how much to pay. The [...]
Marrakech, Morocco
The train coming from Tangier in the north makes its last stop in Marrakech after passing through Rabat and Casablanca. Moroccan trains are smooth and comfortable, better than those in Spain and Portugal. Casablanca to Marrakech cost 73 DH (2nd class) and took about 4 hours. Before arriving to Marrakech, an American we met in [...]
Fes, Casablanca and more
Fes is a beautiful mix of middle ages and the modern world. The extraordinary medina city of Fes El Bali is worth a few days walking in itself. Other highlights include the Merenid tombs, the Royal Palace and the Mellah. Fes was Morocco’s capital for more than 400 years and is still considered the religious [...]
Asilah, Morocco
While backpacking in Spain, I decided to take a few days and go to Morocco. I took a ferry from Tarifa, Spain to Tanger, Morocco. Once in Tanger, I boarded a bus for Asilah. Asilah is a beautiful beach town on the north part of Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean. The architecture reminded me of [...]
