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Category Archives: Morocco
Ships of the Desert: A Camel Caravan over Waves of Saharan Sands
By Sarah I last rode a camel exactly four years ago at the annual camel fair in Pushkar, India. There, farmers and traders convened with approximately 20,000 camels — and a vast number of a horses, cows, goats, and sheep — … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco
Tagged Africa, camel ride, Morocco, sahara, sarah bailey, sistersbailey, Travel, travel blog
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The Video Game of the Morroccan Streets
by Sarah Driving in the US is so straight edge. I spent the last week of my travels in Marrakesh, where streets are overrun with motorbikes, donkeys, fruit carts and horse drawn carriages. They are also notably absent of … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco
Tagged bicycles, driving, Marrakesh, motorbikes, sarah bailey, sistersbailey
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It’s a Hassle-Off!
By Perrin Istanbul v. Marrakech touts in a battle of wit and shamelessness In Marrakech, taxi drivers run all tourists directly to Djemaa el Fna square. I believe that it is part of their contract to ensure that no foreigner … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco, Turkey
Tagged cat calls, Djemaa el Fna, Grand Bizarre, hassling, istanbul, marrakech, perrin bailey, sistersbailey, souks, spice market, touts
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Back to the Future in Fez
By Perrin Let’s be honest. I was terrified about visiting Africa alone. As my plane lowered over the Fez runway, my heart tried to jackhammer itself out of my chest. I did not know what to expect but I certainly … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco, Tales of Males
Tagged female independent travelers, Fez, indenpendent travel, La Media, medina, Moorish art, Morocco, women travelers
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Guest Blog | What Happens in Morocco Stays in Morocco
A secretive state, a compliant population and a censored media: is there any place here for a foreign reporter? By Holly Tarn “I don’t understand why they don’t want me here” I said to my friend Khalid one night. I … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco, Travelers We Love
Tagged Holly Tarn, human rights, journalism, Morocco, travel writing
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Ultimate Match-Up: Camels Versus Taxis
By Perrin Continued from Moroccan Road to the Big Kid Sandbox. By the time we reached the desert, a full moon lit the place like Johnny Depp’s smile a 20,000-watt nightlight. Regrettably, the moon illuminated the camels’ faces. These … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco, Recommended
Tagged Atlas mountains, Berbers, camel riding, camels, desert trip, dunes, NYC taxis, perrin bailey, sisters bailey
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Moroccan Road to the Big-Kid Sandbox
By Perrin « I cannot ride in small cars. I get carsick. I probably get carsick on camels too, actually.» Thus begun my conversation with the manager of Halali Tours in Marrakech, Morocco. Our group of fifteen was poised to embark on a … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco
Tagged camel ride, camels, desert trip, embroidery, languages, Morocco, mountain trip, nut factory, perrin, road trip, sahara, sistersbailey
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