#vanlife exploringmorocco

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FEZ Souks, Morocco   gone: 57 days

We visited the huge Fez souks with the help of Mohammed (no kidding!). Plenty of activity in this busy royal city. Sometimes you save the best for last and we definitely did! A complete different atmosphere from the Marrakesh souk. Laid back, gentle people and authentic commerce.

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LA COLLINE DES POTIERS, Safi      gone : 28 days

Safi is a small village where pottery is the main source of income. All kinds of ceramics are produced in little workshops with wood fired ovens. 

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MERZOUGA, Morocco    gone: 50 days

Merzouga is a stretch of sand dunes in the Sahara region of Morocco. Though it is only about 30km long it makes for a real bedouin feeling. You can cross it by camel or jeep. The sandstorm warning sign proved to be essential!

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CANALS and CAMELS, Merzouga, Morocco     gone: 53 days

There used to be an underground irrigation system from the oasis leading into the desert. Nowadays groundwater level has dropped making the whole system redundant. The same applies for the cargo transporting camels - 52 days to Timbuktu! - now used for trips during sunset or sunrise.

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KASBAH AMIDRIL, Morocco    gone: 47 days

This Kasbah is one of the nicest in Morocco. Entrance however is a bit tricky due to the fierce competition by the double entry. We opted for the left one with lots of staircases, terraces and kitchens. Overall a nice setting not to be missed!

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MARKET DAY, Morocco     gone: 46 days

Exploring Morocco involves local shopping and markets are essential for fresh produce. Oranges and onions arrive per lorry. Beef and meat section is not for the fainthearted. 

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AMERZOU, near Zagora     gone: 46 days

Amerzou is a quiet palm oasis near the Sahara desert. Life goes here in a slow pace. We walked the lush fields with the 50m deep water wells. It used to be a stop for the camel caravans coming from Timboektoe (Mali). Nowadays you meet the locals, women clad in black and men with colourful headscarfs. Both a protection for the Sahara sand.

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CISTERNE PORTUGAISE, El Jandia, Morocco   gone: 26 days

The underground cistern in El Jadida was the water supply reserve for this 17th century walled city. A beautifully preserved exemple of craftmanship and practicality. Through the huge ventilation hole in the roof we catched the perfect sunbeam (around noon in winter).

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EL JADIDA, Portugese Fort  Morocco    gone:  26 days

Sometimes you visit a city without much expectations but are pleasantly surprised by the nice vibe. El Jadida was just one of the cities in our roadbook, but this walled city with the underground cistern proved to be a real scenic highlight of our trip. Topped of with a few nice restaurants was all we needed.

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ERFOUD, Fossiles     gone: 52 days

Erfoud is fossile region number ONE in Morocco. We were amazed by the large nautilus shells, trilobites, sealilies, ammonites and sand roses... in nature, museum and shops.   We could have use some specialist help there though!

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