The Traveling Educator

Rabat is a city where old and new meet.  There is the old medina with 11th century walls. The new city surrounds the walls and spills out al...

Chefchaoen is a city located in the north of Morocco. It is located in the mountains, but it has a Mediterranean feel. The city has many blu...

I came to Morocco to learn Arabic and the about the culture here.  Initially I though learning Arabic would be a breeze.  I was mistaken.  T...

Cooking in Morocco is done with care. I certainly have eaten well while I have been here; tajin, couscous, pastilles and the delicious fruit...

Today is the end of Ramadan and what a more special place to celebrate this holiday than in the city of Fes.  Many Moroccans consider Fes to...

A clean bill of health for me = shopping in Fes! Shopping in Morocco can be a full day affair.  The old medina in Fes is a lively place for ...

Sometimes the unexpected can happen and it can be a blessing in disguise.  Last night we arrived in Fes (we will be here for the next 6 days...

This morning we said goodbye AUI and headed north to the seaside town of Saidia.  Saidia is next to the Mediterranean Sea.  It is close to t...

Today I had the opportunity to meet with the director of Al Akhawayn School.  Al Akhawayn is a K-12 school located in the town of Ifrane. Th...

Today we had the opportunity to visit the mosque at AUI.  Normally non Muslims are not permitted to enter the mosque, though our group is un...

The country of Morocco has an interesting cultural and linguistic history.  This becomes apparent when you hear Moroccans speaking. One can&...

Ifrane is a resort town.  It has an imperial residence for the royal family and is a vacation destination for the Moroccan people.  Just lik...

Couscous is a popular Mena region dish.  It can be prepared in many ways.  Couscous is made from semolina wheat.  The couscous is soaked and...

He would not let me take his picture; he is a very traditional man.  Mohamed is the owner of a rug shop in Azrou.  Some locals call him the ...

Moroccans love tea! Moroccans drink tea with mint.  It is also called Berber Tea and those who drink it swear it will cool you down on a ...