Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech

Koutoubia Mosque is a special symbol of Marrakech and is the highest mosque in the city. Its pretty minaret was completed in the 12 century during the reign of Khalifa Moulay Yacoub al-Mansur. The mosque is actually older than the tower but had to be reconstructed because he was not face the holy city of […]

Trip: Ziz Gorges, Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate – Sahara Desert Tour

A day trip through the Ziz Gorges to Erfoud, you will leave all the city activities behind and head for the High Atlas Mountains and soon reaching the great cedar forests of Azrou. First, let’s start off at the Ziz Gorges, series of canyons in Morocco characterized by two artificial gates at the southern and […]

Exploring the High Atlas from Marrakesh

Africa is not only home to exciting wildlife filled with many untamed animals. This continent is also home to a country where African, Arab, Berber and European cultures have blended in a way that makes this place an interesting site to visit. Morocco is a unique African country in the northern area which is filled […]