We all know Morocco has ancient medinas and souks, beautiful places where you can weave your way through narrow alleys to explore and go shopping. But did you know there’s a great outdoor adventure waiting for you too? Here are seven great adventures that will take you away from crowded places and have you venture out and enjoy the ocean, mountains, sand dunes, and … [Read more...]
First Timer Guide to Morocco
Traveling to Morocco for the first time can certainly be daunting. The country has so much to offer, and having just 10 days or two weeks may not be enough to see them all. Furthermore, there is etiquette to understand and some phrases to learn. Kent, a Trippy user, needed advice when he was planning a 10-day trip to Morocco. Kent asked: Advice for First Time Adventurers in … [Read more...]
10 Must Try Dishes in Morocco
Morocco’s desert, mountain ranges, ancient medinas, and craftwork have been luring visitors from afar for decades. But now, there’s a growing interest in Moroccan cuisine. Moroccan cuisine is a mix of Middle Eastern, Berber (Moroccan indigenous people), Spanish, and Mediterranean cuisines. Most Moroccan dishes, whether sweet or savory, are made with at least one of these … [Read more...]
In Marrakech, Variety Is the Spice of Life
The sun dipped low on the horizon, and a cacophony of sounds filled the square---percussion beats, singing and chanting, the calls of touts, the hiss of burning charcoal, and the flutes of snake charmers. This sensory overload mixed with the smells of freshly-squeezed orange juice, meat on the grill, exotic spices, and a mass of diverse humanity. Taking in the scene of the … [Read more...]