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Desert camps, dunes, and the Draa Valley ยท 6 articles
Marrakech to Fes by Road: The Most Spectacular Drive in Africa
The overland route from Marrakech to Fes passes through the High Atlas, Aรฏt Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, cedar forests, and a medieval imperial city. Here is how to do it properly.
cultureWhat Is a Kasbah? The Word Behind Half of Morocco's Landmarks
Kasbah gets used loosely in English to mean 'exotic old building.' Here is what it actually means, and how it differs from a riad, a ksar and a medina.
cultureMorocco's UNESCO Sites Where the Movies Were Filmed
Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia โ some of cinema's biggest films were shot among Morocco's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here's where to stand exactly where the cameras rolled.
cultureNila: Morocco's Famous Blue Dye (and How Not to Stain Yourself)
The deep indigo of the 'blue men' of the desert comes from nila. Here's what it is, why Tuareg robes rub off on your skin, and how to wear it without turning your fingers blue for a week.
cultureOuarzazate Guide: 'Ouallywood', Kasbahs & the Door of the Desert
Ouarzazate is where Hollywood comes to film the ancient world โ and the gateway every desert tour passes through. Here's what to see, why it's called Ouallywood, and how it fits your Sahara trip.
cultureMorocco Film Locations: Where The Odyssey, Gladiator and Game of Thrones Were Shot
Troy in The Odyssey, Yunkai in Game of Thrones, the arena in Gladiator: most of Morocco's famous film locations sit on one road south from Marrakech. Here is where each scene was shot, and how to stand there yourself.
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