Some of the very best cuisine in Morocco can be found on the country's street food carts. Here's what you can expect to enjoy. The post Street Food in Morocco: What You Can Eat on the Street Around the Country appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

The prickly pear is a fruit Moroccans love to eat and love to hate! It’s appropriately named for its spiky outer shell, and the fact that it is the fruit of the cacti plant. If you look out the window during your Moroccan road trip, you will notice an impressive number of these prickly pear […] The post 5 Things You Should Know About The Prickly Pear appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

The souks of Morocco are chock full of the perfect gifts for your special someone. Whether you’re looking for something small for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger to toss into Santa’s sleigh, the likelihood of you making a big holiday splash with unique, often handmade gifts is assured. And if you’re really […] The post Journey Beyond Travel’s Morocco Gift Guide appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

The Ashura Festival in Morocco (often spelled: “achoura”) is truly a festival for kids… and kids at heart! Kids all get new toys, as well as the staple Darbuka (a goblet drum) and Berrada (a clay piggy bank). Kids go from playing music and eating healthy treats, like fakia, to playing with water. But there […] The post The Ashura Festival in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

Moroccan tradition and culture is steeped in food. Here's what you can expect to find on the table. The post Food Traditions in Morocco appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

Spend a couple days in Place Djemaa el-Fna, the high energy square and marketplace in Marrakesh, Morocco. The post Jemaa el-Fnaa: The Main Square in Marrakesh appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

Alyson gave me a horrified look when I asked her how long the dada (a term often used to refer to female chefs at Moroccan hotels) had been teaching Moroccan cooking classes. “Don’t call her that! She’s a chef! I’ll explain later,” she whispered, glancing worriedly at Mona to make sure my question hadn’t been overheard. Alyson, […] The post Essaouira’s Excellent Cooking Class at l’Atelier Madada appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

So, you’re in Essaouira for a few days. You’re adventurous and your taste buds are tired of the mostly similar Moroccan fare you’ve eaten so far in Casablanca, Fez and even Marrakesh. You might be with a group and have the afternoon to yourself or perhaps traveling alone or with your partner. Any way you […] The post Secret Eateries of Essaouira appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

In Essaouira, there is a cooking class unlike any other in Morocco. Khadija’s Kuzina, located just outside the medina, is an experience that is so much more than just learning something about cooking Moroccan cuisine. It’s a visit into the hearts of the proprietors, Lahoussaine (a.k.a. “Hussein”) El Faded and Khadija El Jadiri, and an […] The post Eat, Pray, Love in Morocco – An Evening at Khadija’s Kuzina appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more

At first glance, one might mistake the misty, rolling hills outside of Asilah for the rugged highlands of Scotland. On a rainy, blustery winter’s day — where the only thing standing in your way is perhaps a massive muddy puddle or an enormous bull that looks a bit like a shaggy Shetland cattle — it’s […] The post Farm-to-Table Dining at Port XIV in Asilah appeared first on Journey Beyond Travel ..read more