I’m lucky sufficient to reside inside ten minutes of my two closest associates from school, however even nonetheless, there’s nothing fairly just like the intimacy, silliness, and surprise one feels whereas touring and discovering a brand new nation collectively. In February 2020, my associates and I lately returned from a tremendous journey on WT’s Morocco Non-public Journey.
Our first full day of our Non-public Journey started in Casablanca with a go to to the Hassan II Mosque, which belonged to the previous King of Morocco. The size of this contemporary splendor was the proper introduction to the present royal household.
On the Casbah of the Oudaia in Rabat, we wandered alongside tiny streets close to the Bou Regreg river. I cherished strolling previous the painted blue doorways, the designs that included the evil eye, and the Hand of Fatima door titties that shield the homes from misfortune.
The Roman mosaics at Volubilis had been extremely intact and colourful. I had no concept that Morocco had such spectacular Roman ruins! A testomony to the various cultures that form Morocco.
Town of Fes was an actual spotlight for me, together with the tremendous mosaics on the royal palace and on the Medersa Al-Attarine, the place Islamic students studied starting within the early 14th century. My associates and I had a lot enjoyable wandering the labyrinthine souk throughout the twelfth century medina!
We additionally helped our information, Lhoucine, select a brand new child-size prayer rug for his daughter!
We stayed two nights at Riad Fes, an impeccably renovated riad, with stunning interiors and stairways that wind their method by means of the various annexes that make up the complicated. We loved the views of the medina and listened to the mesmerizing name to prayer from the out of doors rooftop.
We additionally spent two nights at our unique Sahara Desert Camp—my favourite a part of our journey. The dunes undulating off into the space, the huge quiet, the wonderful meals, our light camels, and the celebs and the sunrises and sunsets—all completely unforgettable!
We had been unhappy to go away the Sahara, however the gorges alongside the Atlas mountains made for stunning walks and surroundings. We had time to discover the Casbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage web site.
We completed our journey in Marrakech, a recent metropolis filled with gorgeous structure, mosaics, and artisans. On our free day, we spent a few hours on the Maison de la Photographie classic pictures of Morocco, and bought hand-made crafts and wares from the various pleasant shopkeepers and craftsmen.
Our driver, Moustapha, and information, Lhoucine, had been with us each step of our journey. Their humor, information, and beneficiant spirits added immensely to our expertise. We discovered a lot concerning the Berbers: their historical past, tradition, and traditions due to Lhoucine’s love of educating and willingness to share his private tales. The truth is, Morocco could be the friendliest and most welcoming nation I’ve ever skilled!
It was an unforgettable journey. We’re so grateful to have skilled this heat, open, and beneficiant nation collectively.
