From Rabat to Chefchaouen by bus. Today I headed to Chefchaouen, a small city built into the Rif Mountains, about 155 mile northwest of Rabat, and a five hour bus…

Chefchaouen to Fes. Chefchaouen, Blue Pearl of Morocco. It is another of those what an incredible places. It is fabulous. I walked for several hours this morning, covering several miles…

Fes. I had a good day, and I’m glad I came to Fes, and wouldn’t wanted to have missed it, but it’s also been my least favorite place by far.…

Fes to Meknes. I was in no hurry to leave this morning, as trains to Meknes run frequently, and it’s only a 45-55 minute journey, and I could get a…

All aboard the Marrakech Express. Woke up, took a shower, much needed from yesterday, and headed to the station, Gare Meknes Al Amir, the station closest to the hotel. This…

Marrakesh Street Walks. Today was an excellent day, and I made up for not taking any guided street walks up until now on this trip, and took two, one right…

To the Sahara. Photos to be added I finished my blog up from last night, rather hurriedly, packed my backpack, checked out of Riad Andalla, and walked to Cafe de…

The Sahara: Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. First, it’s Rosh Hashanah today. Not that I would have known if Hilary hadn’t told me. Still, L’Shana Tova.  Around 8:30 Charif…

From the Sahara beck to Marrakesh. I slept well. Out tent was the last one in the lines, so perhaps even quieter than the others. It was actually a lovely…

Marrakesh. Guéliz: the new city. Today was a slow day, as I realize there’s not a whole lot to see or do in the new city of Marrakesh, which is…