Travel Around The Clock

Marrakesh is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco , the last we visited on our train trip along the country . Nicknamed the 'Ville Rouge' because of the high reddish-brown walls that enclose the ancient Medina, the city offers a perfect blend of history, culture, tradition and a unique energy that must be absolutely lived in order to understand it. Marrakesh But, while it is certainly the most popular among the Moroccan city, seeing much more tourists than Fez , Meknes or Rabat , it is also one of those cities that you love or hate. Marrakesh is a confusing blend of everything, it is charming and dirty, busy and lazy, cool and tiring, old and modern. Visiting Marrakesh is like getting into a blender, like spinning fast, and sometimes it can be easy to lose your compass. On one side the city is vibrant, there is a lot to see, a lot to taste and why not, to buy. On the other hand, the continuous pressure in avoiding the requests, rejecting the offers and defend...

Founded in 1150 by the Almohad caliph, Rabat , modern political and administrative capital of Morocco , is one of the four imperial cities we visited on our train trip around the country. Rabat, view from the Kasbah Halfway between a cosmopolitan city and an ancient stronghold, Rabat has a lot of charm with its  mix of tradition and modernity that go hand in hand. The palm-lined avenues of the ville nouvelle are clean, well-maintained and lightly trafficked, while the suggestive  kasbah  and the enchanting fortified  medina , which is much less touristy than those of the other cities, keep their traditional atmosphere. There is also a central beach where you can practice surfing. All in all, Rabat is a great choice for a short stay. Rabat Rabat Rabat, graffiti Here are our suggestions on what to visit while in Rabat. TOWER OF HASSAN Started by order of Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour, the Hassan Tower is the minaret of a mosq...

Meknès is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and the second stop on our train trip around the country . Its name derives from a Berber tribe, the Miknasa, and it was the capital of the country under the emperor Mpulay Ismail ibn Sharif between the 17th and 18th centuries. Graffiti in the Medina of Meknes Surrounded by a green and historically rich territory, the city is smaller and less famous than Fez , Rabat and Marrakech, but it has the advantage of not being crowded by the flow of tourists hence it has a more authentic feel. Immediately outside the ancient walls of the Medina there is a square reminiscent of the Jaama el Fna of Marrakech: it's Place el-Hedim. Vendors, storytellers, games, shows and attractions take place here all day long: it is a busy and vibrant place, you can enjoy the coming and going of people comfortably seated in one of the restaurants and bars overlooking the square. But, as in all crowded places, keep an eye on your wallet and be ...