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    Don’t Rush the Sahara

    I’ve been lucky enough to experience the Sahara more than once, and every time I’ve been there, I’ve appreciated having time… It’s one of the reasons I would never recommend treating the desert as a quick overnight stop. You know the kind of itinerary: hours of driving to get there, arrive around 4pm, head into…

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    Fez: perderse sin mapa

    Fez fue una de las ciudades que me dijeron que evitara. Y menos mal que no lo hice. Me dijeron que no fuera a Fez: que era peligrosa, que olía mal, que era caótica y demasiado intensa, que no merecía la pena comparada con otras ciudades de Marruecos. Escuché esos comentarios antes del viaje y,…

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    Agdz y N’Kob: Slow Travel In Southern Morocco

    Between the High Atlas and the landscapes of southern Morocco, Agdz and N’Kob could be two small places that are very easy to miss. They’re not usually the main focus of the classic Marrakech-to-Merzouga itinerary. Most people are trying to get to the desert, which means this part of the journey can easily become somewhere you…