From the Adriatic to the Atlantic

Ted. Judy got a brief taste of Morocco during our day trip to Tangier in February. She left wanting to see more so here we are for a two week stint. I spent six weeks in Morocco back in 1974 but had left without seeing two places; the majestic Atlas Mountains and the old imperial city of Fes (or Fez if you wish). Judy wanted to see the stars in the Sahara. So, we have flown to Marrakech (sometimes spelled as Marrakesh), which will be our base. We have planned two side trips. First, we’ll take a 4-day private tour across the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara.  After returning to Marrakech to rest, we’ll take a 3-day trip by train to Fes.

Situated in the far northwest corner of Africa, the Kingdom of Morocco has an interesting history. Along with Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Mauretania, it is part of the Maghreb, which is Arabic for “The West.“ Home to a people called the Berbers, the region was also known in Europe as “the Barbary Coast.” The French and Spanish have made a mark here and many people speak four or five languages. We hope to learn a lot.

Koutoubia Minaret in Marrakech