Empty Nest Adventures
Life after the kids are grown
Tag: Morocco
High Atlas Trek
After the chaos and heat of Marrakesh, we were looking forward to getting back into our element. Being mountain people, trekking in the High Atlas Mountains and staying in a Berber village was something we were really looking forward to and we became more… Continue Reading “High Atlas Trek”
Sahara Desert Camel Trek – Sand Mountains, Music, The Milky Way and a Sore Bottom
Riding a camel is no joke. We were about 15 minutes into our hour long trek out to the Berber camp and it was becoming clear that this was going to be an uncomfortable experience. Perhaps it’s like the monkey bars; they rip your… Continue Reading “Sahara Desert Camel Trek – Sand Mountains, Music, The Milky Way and a Sore Bottom”
Essaouira Part Two – The Surreal Day Continues
We were in the medina of Essaouira, having just learned that Rachid, our guide, was an Alice in Chains fan (read Part One here), when he pointed out two doors next to each other and said, “I was born in one of those homes.”… Continue Reading “Essaouira Part Two – The Surreal Day Continues”
Essaouira Part One – Cool History, Surreal Events and Wrong Attire
The coastal town of Essaouira (pronounced esso-wear-a) is a not-to-be-missed stop when visiting Morocco. It has a very rich history dating back to prehistoric times. The Romans had a large presence here, and interestingly, around the end of the first century BC, a factory… Continue Reading “Essaouira Part One – Cool History, Surreal Events and Wrong Attire”
Getting Naked in Morocco, My First Hammam
Laying naked on the hot marble slab, the bikini bottom I had worn as a modicum of modesty shoved unceremoniously in my derriere, I felt like I was having an out of body experience. Every bit of my body was being exfoliated and when… Continue Reading “Getting Naked in Morocco, My First Hammam”
