By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Known as the Red City, Marrakesh is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, traditional craftsmanship, and warm hospitality. Join us on a journey as we delve into the captivating allure of Marrakesh where history, culture, and cuisine blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable experience. The Red City’s … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A land of towering snowcapped mountains, scorching deserts, lush oases, majestic kasbahs and turbaned horsemen in flowing robes was how for years I visualized the countryside of southern Morocco. Now, as I rode the comfortable train from Casablanca to Morocco, I was filled with excitement. The plans which I … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Oh! Marrakesh! Oh! Rose between the palms, Your days are pleasant and happy, Unequaled is your beauty, t’is a song So wrote a Moroccan bard whose words were put to music and sung in the streets of that venerable city. Yet, these lines describing Marrakesh are not an exaggerated … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Situated in the middle of a fertile plain and incorporating many enclosed and open gardens, Marrakesh is surrounded by huge olive, orange and palm orchards, and is overshadowed by the snow-peaked 4,177 m (13,700 ft) high Djebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in Morocco. One of the most fascinating and … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer What has made Marrakesh, the southern capital of Morocco, a true tourist mecca is Jamaa el Fna, one of the most famous and liveliest entertainment spots on earth. A world unto itself, this bustling square, which gives the city its character, is a chaotic outdoor circus which can hold up to … Continued
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