A road trip planned by Fiona Roberts over 11 days with 79 stops.
Countries: MAR
From 2024-02-04T00:00:00.000Z to 2024-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
P3038, Casablanca, Morocco
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Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco
Foggy drive to hotel. Seems that driving with hazard lights flashing is the norm in foggy conditions in Casablanca!First stop after checking in - McDonald's!
Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco
Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca, Morocco
Walk along seafront to the largest mosque in Africa
Casablanca, Morocco
Stroll back through the old city and it's souks
Casablanca, Morocco
Afternoon walk to the new Medina and royal palace, back down unfinished tram track
Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco
Free day to explore Casablanca.Morning walk to harbour, Hassan II Mosque and old Medina. Afternoon to new Medina and royal palace.Big contrast between new and modern (shopping mall & casa port station) and old / traditional (souk in old Medina and shops alongside new tramways with hand pushed carts / sack trolleys)
Mohamed، Rue M Kamal, Casablanca, Morocco
Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca, Morocco
Built 1987 - 93. 3rd largest mosque after Mecca and Medina. Tallest minaret 200m. Seat 20k men + 5k women inside and 85k outside. Roof (1,100 tonnes) opens in 3 seconds.
Place du jardin public, Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca, Morocco
Opened many years to cash in on the tourist trade after the 1942 film had made the fictional name famous.
Casablanca, Morocco
square in the centre of the new Casablanca with main law courts and theatre adjacent
Rabat, Morocco
Mausoleum to royal family. Mohammed V (1959) and Hassan II (1999).
Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat, Morocco
Hassan tower of 12th century mosque that was damaged in Lisbon earthquake of 1500's
Rue Tansift, Rabat, Morocco
Lunch stop adjacent to the marina, over the river from Rabat.
Rabat, Morocco
Old fort overlooking the entrance to the harbour of Rabat
Morocco
Drive through tour of an old Phoenician port town that is becoming a dormitory town to Tangiers. Photo of sunset nearby.
Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 90, Morocco
brief stop to see where waves from the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet on the shore
Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 90, Morocco
Evening stroll along the waterfront
Rue de Hollande, Tangier, Morocco
Arrived late after a long day travelling so straight into dinner. After dinner, lovely stroll down to the waterfront via a cashpoint.
Rue de Hollande, Tangier, Morocco
Early breakfast before an 8:30 departure.Hotel tired with many things not working, sockets etc
Morocco
Coffee stop and stroll through the Medina in this old French colonial town.
Morocco
Pretty hillside town with lots of blue painted buildings. Lunch - chicken baguettes in a square.
Taoughilt, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco
sheep being herded across the river on the main road
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
A change to the confirmed hotel tonight. Evening walk to find a supermarket for water. Had an Ice Cream at a local cafe.
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
Room too hot with A/C locked down. Opened window!
Fes, Morocco
Largest royal palace in Morocco. Walked along the edge of the Jewish quarter.
Fes, Morocco
Fortress overlooking the old Medina of Fes
Fes, Morocco
Tour of pottery where mosaics and tagines are made.
Fès, Morocco
Within the Souk, the oldest tannery in Africa. Interesting explanation of the process. Strong smells from the vats.
Rue Talaa Kebira, Fès, Morocco
Training school for imams. Intricate decorations on plaster and carved cedar
Fes, Morocco
Lunch in a Kasbah within the narrow streets of the Medina. The view from the roof terrace.
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
Early and rainy start. Long day on the coach today.
Morocco
Morning coffee stop in the Hotel Chamonix. Ifran is called the Moroccan Switzerland, and the second cleanest city in the world (after Calgary)
Michlifen, Ben Smim, Fès-Meknès 53, Morocco
saw a couple of monkeys from the coach window but didn't get them on camera! wet and snowy outside
Itzer, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
passed a couple of areas where the nomad tribes were camping
P21, Midelt, Morocco
Lunch in Kasbah restaurant on edge of Midelt, city of 70k famed for it's apples
N13, Enzala, Morocco
impromptu mosque stop for the Muslims on the coach as it was Fridaychildren surrounded the coach and some passengers handed out coins and sweets
Ouled Chaker, Morocco
Oasis in the ziz valley
Erfoud, Morocco
Very windy and dusty. The sunset excursion was postponed to sunrise. Lovely rustic local kazbah hotel
Erfoud, Morocco
Leisurely breakfast before a 10:30 departure today
Fezna Ouled Jellal, Morocco
Khetara is a man made aquifer from mountains to the oasis, hand dug in 11th century and maintained by villagers daily.
Tinghir, Morocco
A carpet shop in the town of Tinghir. Three times a year they collect carpets made by the nomadic tribes and bring to the shop to sell.
Tinghir, Morocco
Lunch stop overlooking the oasis. Fixed menu lunch taken on the rooftop covered terrace.
Toudgha El Oulia, Drâa-Tafilalet 45, Morocco
Spectacular gorge. The Kasbah restaurant had been closed to tourists following a recent large rockfall from the gorge walls
Tinghir, Morocco
brief stop to look over the Tinghir Oasis fed by the waters from the Todgha Gorge.
Morocco
The rose city. Stop for ice cream
Tarmigt, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
Upgraded hotel apparently, but not safe enough to walk nearby!
Tarmigt, Morocco
Shower over bath with no curtain or screen equals very wet floor!
Ouarzazate, Morocco
Old caravan kazbah damaged by 2023 earthquake followed by museum of cinema where many Hollywood blockbusters were filmed.
Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet 45, Morocco
lots of films have been shot in this area. museum has old sets within it
Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
UNESCO world heritage Kasbah village
Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
Fixed lunch menu 130Mad
Ighrem N'Ougdal, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Restaurant Rafik ice cream stop
Tizi N'Tichka, Morocco
The highest pass in Morocco at 2262m. Sunny but very windy.
Morocco
Afternoon ice cream stop. Still 90 mins from Marrakech
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakesh, Morocco
Damaged in Sept 2023 earthquake. This is the largest minaret in Marrakech
Marrakesh, Morocco
Visit perfume and spice shop adjacent to the gate
Marrakesh, Morocco
Built in 18th century over 14 years this palace in the middle of the city.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Square next to the koutoubia minaret.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Shopping and lunch at a tiny street cafe. Freshly cooked chicken in a roll
Place Jemaa el Fna, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco
Drinks overlooking the square
Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco
We found a bar that sells alcohol so had a beer!
Marrakesh, Morocco
Dinner at #44 in the pop up food court in the square.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Wandering around the street entertainers before waking back to the hotel
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Free day in Marrakech
Boulevard Mohamed VI, Marrakesh, Morocco
Another posh shopping mall that's empty.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Not really a garden more of an olive grove surrounding a large ornamental pool. Great views of the high atlas mountains
Marrakesh, Marrakech Safi, Morocco
McDonald's lunch stop
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Time for a swim. Cold but refreshing
Avenue Mohamed V, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco
Evening ice cream
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Carré Eden, Avenue Mohammed V, Marrakesh, Morocco
Luggage packed, so morning coffee stop while we wait for our pick up.
Med El Beqal, Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh, Morocco
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4 Feb 2024 - 14 Feb 2024
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco
Gare Alghazala Bus Stop, Avenue des Forces Armees Royales, Fes, Morocco