Essouiera on the west coast was a wonderful place. A small town with narrow streets, delicious seafood and lots to explore with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
In October, 2019 we joined a great 15-day G adventure tour to Morocco. Some good flights on KLM and Air France we arrived in Casablanca early in the evening. Nice weather, sunshine. Hassan II Mosque We had booked a few extra days to explore on our own and then joined the group at our hotel. Casablanca was not what I expected. The Old Medina, (an old shopping district with a collection of small shops, walled and containing narrow streets, fountains, palaces and mosques) was a bit rough. The first day we hired a local guide who led us to the Hassan II mosque, a beautiful building on the ocean front. Also visited a local mall, upscale housing area, the New Medina and the quality of goods and shops was much better, although a smaller area away from the center, then to Rick's Cafe, a copy of the one in the movie! After meeting our CEO (Chief Experience Officer) we left the next day by private bus to Tangier, a beautiful city across the straight of Gibralter, 1...
It was quite a surprise to discover Morocco has 4 mountain ranges...the Rif, the High Atlas, the Middle Atlas and Anti Atlas! An Oasis enroute The Todra Gorge Mount Toubkal 4167m Crossing the High Atlas mountains An oasis walk Merzouga on the Sahara Desert Camel ride at dusk! Our guide Aziz Sunset on the Sahara
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