MOROCCAN DREAM
On recent holidays we went on a special and exciting trip, a trip to Morocco which was also a kind of roots journey.
For years Morocco has been one of the destinations I dreamed of, the style is moroccan, the food that reminds me of grandma, the pictures (brother… The pictures). Without a doubt it was an exceptional and amazing experience.
There are many stigmas about Morocco and although it has recently become a very popular destination by israelis there are those who are still afraid to go to it.
So let me smash you some, the trip to Morocco does not have to be in an organized group, it is true that it is recommended to organize the trip in advance and be accompanied closely by a local guide but it is entirely possible to do so independently. We, for example, closed the route in advance through a Jewish girl living in Casablanca, we had a driver and a private car and also a local guide most days, of course it makes the costs more expensive but it’s totally worth it. A lot of people asked me if I wasn’t afraid to go around the Muslim country, so as someone who totally admits to being anxious, I was pleasantly surprised every time. Right, at first it’s a little strange to get used to the voices of the listener, to the crowded streets where everyone around you speaks Arabic and you don’t understand anything. But the Moroccans are warm people, welcome, they were so nice and slowly I felt so comfortable. Not only were we not afraid to walk around, but we could speak Hebrew freely and tell us that we are from Israel, which is not certain that we can do anywhere in Europe today. Like everywhere. There are scarier areas and less scary areas, don’t let it ruin you and it probably won’t be what will make you give up this destination and delete it from your Wish List.
Cas
ablanca took off from Ben Gurion Airport on Friday morning and after a concacaf in Rome, we arrived in Casablanca in the afternoon. We arrived at the hotel and arranged for a Friday dinner with a Jewish family in the city, today the community in Casablanca is not big, there are only a few thousand Jews left but it is beautiful to see how they keep the tradition. Dinner was an experience in itself, the house decorated in a traditional Moroccan style, the kiddush, the food and most of all the tea and cookies for dessert.
After a long night and after having breakfast at the hotel we set out to discover Casablanca-
- Visit to Hassan II Mosque The largest mosque in the world, a huge and impressive building, meticulously decorated and of course photogenic.
- Promenade tour of Casablanca along the ocean – anyone interested in an authentic experience can buy at a funny price soup and muffle From one of the local muffles and eat by the sea like the simples of Casablanca.
- Tour of The Hubos Market
- Open market tour In the center of the city “Bab Marrakech”
We ended the day visiting the street where, according to the documents, my grandmother Growing up until they immigrated to Israel and the school she attended, all while she was with us on a video call, we were thrilled Very much.
Rabat
after breakfast in Casablanca we drove towards Rabat, the capital city. We arrived at the hotel, a stunning riad-riad zyo, the rooms were decorated in a luxurious Moroccan style, the location was in the heart of the country but still felt safe and the breakfast was rich. We were thrilled with the beauty of the Riad and went out to see
the city-visit in the plaza of the King’s Palace, which is the main and largest of its pa
laces, the Museum where kings Mohammed V and his sons Hassan II and Abdesli, the 2nd ce
ntury-old Tor Hassan mosque, were founded in the 1
9th century. 12 (2015) A
view of the city of Sala, which is lined with the Burggar River spilling into the Atlantic Oce
an, is a tour of the Carpet Market in Barbat- anyone with a patisserie for carpets or anything to do with Moroccan style and home décor. , be warned, this is a disaster, I wanted to take everything with me in the suitcase home.
Speshawn
After a short drive north to the picturesque blue town of Shefshwan. Whether you are planning a visit to Morocco or not. You’ll probably come across the city’s super photogenic photos on Instagram. A tour of the picturesque alleys is a must and totally worth the long way to the city. Every corner is prettier than the last.
We slept in dar jasmine hotel, one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve been to, the view to the blue city, the meticulous Moroccan style décor but modern. The room tour video will speak for itself.
A single disadvantage of the hotel is that it is located on the mountain, with no elevator or way for vehicles to reach it. In order to get to the hotel we climbed lots of stairs with our luggage in our hands…. Tiring! But at least we took some spinge off.
St
atue after a long drive from Sheshwan we arrived at our riad in Fes in the evening. Unlike the countries we have experienced until then, Paz is a less friendly and not very safe city to walk around alone at night. Fess, morocco’s religious and cultural capital, retained its ancient character. The ancient strip has about 200 quarters, mosques, palaces, burial structures and madrassas that integrate into the busy markets, which are divided into the quarters of the various artisans. During the city trip we were accompanied by close security guards (the heads are binding), everything closes in advance through the tour company.Do
n’t click, the risk is relative to the other cities (where there is no problem walking around) The city is beautiful and there is a lot to see:
- Market and Malah tour Jewish
- In the grave of Lala Solika
- Visiting the skin pits In the city, where leather goods are produced
The Sahara De
sert the next day, early in the morning we left the city of Fes and actually the countryside and drove to the edges of the Sahara. On the way to Arpod, we passed through the city of Midalth, and in the city of a-Reshida, located on the mother of the road to Arpod. We were exposed to landscapes of oases, casseries built between palm trees along the River Ziz, magnificent houses all made of mud and desert
crowds.Towards the evening we arrived at our luxurious hotel in Arpod palais du desert, also, how not… In the earl
y morning, it’s still total darkness outside, we went out to see the sunrise over the Marzogot diner. At the hotel there was a jeep waiting for us which took us through the area in the dark, with no light or sign of life visible nearby, only God knows how our driver knew the way.. At the foot of the dune we went up to the camels who took us to the nearest point and from there we went up ourselves and waited for the sun to rise. One of the most special and funny experiences of the trip…
The Todra Verzaziz Mall We re
turned to the hotel for breakfast and headed west to the Todra Mall, passed through the town of Tinar, and continued to Boumlan for a view of the Dadas River and from there to the film capital of Morocco to the city of Versazaz where the film Gladiator was filmed, a large part of Game of Thrones and many more.We
slept in the Oscar hotel hotel designed entirely as a set of filming of Game of Thrones, for fans of the series and also for those who did not. It’s a recommended experience.
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define after visiting the impressive Casbah Ayit Ben Hado – the mother of all the casseries built in the 16th century and used to locate photographs for films such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and more… We continued to the coastal city, which is reminiscent of the atmosphere and visibility of Eilat or one of the Greek resort towns. In Agadir we arrived at our hotel labranda, a stunning resort with pool, spa and more..
Besides the hotels and the beaches… There are quite a few things you can do in the area.
- Jeep tour of the reserve Nature located south of Agadir
- A visit to a fishing village on Atlantic Ocean
- A tour of the dam and a view of a stream Mesa
- Elah Market Tour
In the evening you are recommended to walk on the promenade of Agadir along the beach and enjoy the spirit and special atmosphere of the city.
Asquira i
s one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco, a white city with blue windows, surrounded by a reddish brown brown. We ploughed through the city on a walking tour: a walk through the Old City, the local markets and workshops, the Jewish Quarter and the cemetery where Rabbi Chaim Pinto was buried. In the evening we will tour the alleys of the Old City, the Prison Citadel and the Old Carentina for returnees from Mecca, which stands on a rocky island opposite the fortress, in the area o
f the fishing port.Although we were able to experience the city by day, we returned for a night tour of the old city and were surprised to find it even less beautiful in the late hours. The city is reminiscent of a Greek resort town, full of restaurants and specialty shops.
The g
ood marquee saves for the end… I was so waiting to get to Marrakech. After breakfast at the hotel, we went to Marrakech, the most famous and photogenic city.
Sites that are a must in Abe Sain
t Laurent’s Garden Marrakech- a botanical garden full of cacti and special vegetation, photogenic in the highlands, you’ll definitely recognize it from your Instagram.
The Central and Famous Mosque of Marrakech built in the
12th century salt and the exi
sting synagogue from 1462 an afternoon tour of the main square of Marrakech Jama Alpana– the famous square where thousands of monkeys and snakes… A colorful and special experience (just worth being careful and all the crowd to keep your bags). We had tea at sunset at the café which overlooks the square, the terrace is cramped and busy while tourists who want a perfect picture above the square so have to be determined and patient to get a good place.A
round and a photo shoot at the luxurious La Mamounia Hotel, one of the richest and most impressive hotels in the world, hosts very respectable guests and prices are accordingly. Luckily.. The hotel is open to the public and you will not even feel strangers in the landscape among all the tourists who come to it in order to be impressed and of course take pictures.
Lunch in Marrakech’s most beautiful Riad Yasmin, one of Marrakech’s most famous riads and not for nothing. The riad is closed to non-hotel guests but lunch can be booked on site so enjoy the authentic experience and also earn a visit to Riyadh.
Is.. A perfect trip to stunning Morocco has come to an end.
I have no doubt that I will return to Morocco in the future (safe to shop for the house I will design).U
ntil then.. These are my recommendations for your perfec
t trip.
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France a link to The Perist I specially prepared for my trip to Morocco, is now available for purchase on the site!
