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This is a more personal piece about the culmination of our trip: a multi-day trek across the high Atlas Mountains in order to reach the village of Amsouzert. For the majority of the trek, we had no cell service or access to utilities like running tap water, electricity, or paved roads. We were trekking and camping […]

The city of Marrakech was the main reason why I wanted to create a podcast for my trip. One thing I wanted to capture and convey about my trip was the sounds of Morocco. Marrakech is a medley of noise, whether it be musicians, motorbikes, snake charmers, storytellers, the call to prayers, or the constant […]

I visited the cities of Ifrane and Fes back to back and was shocked by how different they were. While physically close in proximity, the two cities seemed to exist in two different time periods of Moroccan culture. While in Ifrane, we were able to take Moroccan and Islamic history classes at the local university. […]

To me, Rabat is Morocco at its most authentic self. Rich in culture and unfazed by tourism, the city is home to colorful markets and souks that attract all five senses. There are countless places to explore, and while I was out in the city, I came across many surprising and touching places that stayed […]

Casablanca was the city that introduced me to the amazing country of Morocco. Because it’s known as the economic city of Morocco, we mainly spent our days visiting companies, tourist destinations, and the local malls and piers around our hotel. It was a great place to begin my study abroad journey. Although it was considered […]