Morocco

Impressions from Morocco - Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira, Tiznit and more
Impressions from Morocco

Moroccan argan oil traders

Moroccan argan oil traders

Argan oil has it’s primary origins in the south-west of Morocco from relatively small region between Agadir and Essaouira. Over the past years the internet got stuffed with argan oil resellers. In Morocco it’s practically the same - Argan oil is sold allover Morocco. But  a few trade names and brands keep coming back – an impression where culinary argan oil comes from.

DIY, Home Improvement hardware store in Morocco

DIY, Home Improvement hardware store in Morocco

Do-It-Yourself / Home Improvement / hardware stores are slowly appearing in the Middle-East and Asia. Over the past 4 years traveling overland by 4x4 truck we’ve noticed subtle changes in a region where the traditionally small “Souq” style store is still very dominant. Here’s a peek into the DIY / Home Improvement market in Morocco. And for those heading overland towards South Africa – the last one-stop-shop to buy DIY materials.
 

Location

Mr. Bricolage DIY home improvement store in Marrakech. 31° 40' 9.5592" N, 8° 0' 42.552" W

Truck tire puncture, roadside repair story

Truck tire puncture – roadside repair story

It’s as simple as that – overland journeys come with flat tires. Here’s a bit about the magic of repairing a double puncture in a truck sized tire.


 

Location

Truck tire puncture in Morocco. 30° 40' 53.1156" N, 9° 13' 21.576" W

Tiznit, traditional berber jewelry town in Morocco

Tiznit, traditional berber jewelry town in Morocco

Take any Moroccan guide book and you find Tiznit mentioned as the place to look for traditional Berber silver jewelry. But Tiznit is more than that, Berber jewelry comes with another remarkable trade, the Moroccan Kaftans, Jellaba’s and Takchita’s. On top of that, the relaxed southern Moroccan atmosphere makes exploration of the shops a treat.

Location

Traditional berber jewelry souq in the Medina of Tiznit. 29° 41' 48.8076" N, 9° 43' 55.056" W

Retirement campsite in Agadir Morocco

Retirement campsite in Agadir Morocco

Escaping European winters is a growing trend among pensioners. Popular nearby destinations are Spain, Portugal and Turkey with mild winter climates. But for those who favor warm mild weather, the winter sun in Morocco is luring more and more pensioners. Here’s a peek into a popular pensioner destination, Agadir on the Atlantic coast, with a new campsite that specifically caters to European pensioners.

Location

Retirement campsite near Agadir in Morocco.
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30° 30' 33.9588" N, 9° 41' 8.16" W

Traditional organic argan oil in Morocco

Traditional organic argan oil in Morocco.

The area between Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir in Morocco is known for it’s Argan trees. Not surprisingly, the area is littered with small Argan oil factories, which are traditionally run by Moroccan women. Here’s a bit about how argan oil - the traditional way – all very bio or organic.
 

Location

Argan Afous near Essaouira in Morocco. 31° 31' 57.6012" N, 9° 35' 35.7936" W

Campsite Le Relais de Marrakech, travel hub in southern Morocco

Camping campsite kampingplatz - domaine le relais de marrakech

The new campsite Le Relais de Marrakech just outside Marrakech in Morocco is located at a unique location in Morocco. Since 2007 this place established itself as travel hub where many gather on their journey.

Location

Campsite, Camping, Kampingplatz Domaine le Relais de Marrakech. 31° 42' 25.92" N, 7° 59' 19.86" W

Marrakech open-air barbeque at central square, Morocco

Marrakech open-air barbeque at central square

It’s a somewhat bewildering but absolutely unique experience, the makeshift open-air barbecue food-stalls at Djemaa-el-Fna square in Marrakech. Every evening a part of the large central square is turned into one big barbecue frenzy. An absolute must see.
 

Location

Djemaa-el-Fna central square in Marrakech, Morocco. 31° 37' 32.7684" N, 7° 59' 23.1144" W
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