Archive for Category: "morocco"
A Walk through Meknes, Morocco
By eveldy on December 22, 2010I’m running late again today. That means I’ll be walking alone to school. I grab my iPod on my way out, entertainment and defense for my walk. I skip down the stairs, not wanting to disturb the 1950′s elevator that creaks and moans whenever it is forced to come out of retirement. After a quick “good morning” to the doorman, I’m out on the city sidewalk under the bright Moroccan sun
Putting on a Ring in Morocco
By Marissa on September 6, 2010As socially aware, well-traveled women, it’s tough to realize that sometimes empowerment comes wrapped in robes that seem, well, perhaps a bit disempowering. I wanted to travel to Morocco. I was living in Spain, I’d traveled on my own throughout Europe, and I pride myself on being an independent, informed, female world citizen
Contemplating the Moon
By ribsandchips on August 30, 2010Mint Tea, chickpeas roasted with Cumin, Berber whiskey on cold desert nights, headscarves and a very special discount for my neighbor from down in South Africa… A few weeks traveling through Morocco and these are a few things that have been imprinted in my mind
Henna in Marrakech
By Rachel on June 17, 2010Marrakech, Djemaa el-Fna market is filled with performers and henna artists. I got my two hands done for about 80 Moroccan Dirhams, which is about 10 dollars. The woman let me choose from a book of designs. It took about ten minutes and the henna lasted for a week
Going Where the Men Can’t in Morocco
By Julia on June 17, 2010I studied abroad in Morocco for three months in the spring of 2008, and had a wonderful time there. I recommend Morocco to anyone who can get there. Morocco is home to an interesting intersection of cultures – Arab Islam from the Middle East, French cafes and fashion styles, and music and dance influenced by Sub-Saharan Africa, to name a few

