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"Nomad" Meets Berber Nomads in Morocco
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In the past five years, I have lived in five different cities in three countries--not to mention taking an eight month world trip. If that doesn't classify as nomad status, please tell me what does. With that being said, none of my said “nomad... Read more
Sand and Saliva in the Sahara
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What is covered in hair and spits farther than you can throw? No, not your Uncle Louis. Man’s best friend in the sand and Morocco’s most high-performing 4x4: that’s right, your friendly neighborhood camel. The Dromedary or single-humped... Read more
Why I Love Morocco
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During a brief and satisfying lunch in Marrakech's medina, I realized that I don't need to speak Arabic to understand Moroccans. As I was stuffing the last bite of a scrumptious egg and potato sandwich into my mouth, a middle-aged woman burst into the... Read more
Djema'a al Fna
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Djema'a al Fna. A plaza in Marrakech's medina and the world's most amazing open-air spectacle. 8pm. I walk up to a man sitting cross-legged beneath a parasol. I'm not certain whether his oboe is meant to keep the surrounding cobras content or whether the... Read more
Elsa in Essaouira
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I'm in Essaouira and I'm in heaven. This tranquil coastal town has sandy beaches that feel great on bare feet, a gorgeous blue-and-white medina with imposing ramparts overlooking the Atlantic and my new favorite restaurant: a vegan café that serves... Read more
Strange Fruit
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Three Strange Happenings in Casablanca: 1.) 11 pm. Casablanca's Youth Hostel: A guest emerged from her room waving her arms and screaming at imaginary voices. The hostel went on lockdown, which means I had to stop writing up copy in the central lounge and... Read more
Awww
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I have picked up a habit in my three-and-a-half weeks in Morocco. No, it’s not smoking. It’s not using squat toilets and my left hand. It’s not speaking the Moroccan dialect of Arabic – Darija – although I wish it were. I... Read more

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