After my homestay at Goulmima, my hosts drove me to Erfoud about 80km away and home of the annual date festival.  On the way to my new accommodation, we visited the Erfoud Fossil Museum complete with a giant dinosaur skeleton out the front and many interesting objects made from  – or incorporating – fossils, for sale at reasonable prices. 

Boumalne Dades (2 nights) ~ This area is cool in summer and has many delightful spots in nature to explore such as hidden waterways with an abundant birdlife. We stayed at a guest house located at a fascinating rock formation that emerges from a river beneath, known locally as “Monkey Fingers”. It is run by an Amazigh self-taught artist…

Why exploring Morocco’s mountains and rivers is a wonderful way to spend a holiday in June, July or August, the northern hemisphere summer. (© Aussies In Morocco Tours™) The sharp chill of winter has us bundled up in coats, scarves and woolly socks – and somehow we’re...

After enduring the 24 hour journey to Europe, you might as well spread your wings and explore its surroundings a little… after all, you’re already in the neighborhood.

Packing a suitcase is one thing, but preparing yourself to be immersed in a different culture and way of life is something else entirely. From slowing down to a more relaxed rhythm of daily life, to enjoying new customs, we take a look at some different aspects of life in Morocco.