The Traveling Educator

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Final day Rabat

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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...
Saturday, August 2, 2014

The blue city

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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...
Friday, August 1, 2014

Arabic Lessons Day 24

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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...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Cooking Moroccan Style

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Cooking in Morocco is done with care. I certainly have eaten well while I have been here; tajin, couscous, pastilles and the delicious fruit...
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Eid Day 22

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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...
Monday, July 28, 2014

There is a souk for that...Day 21

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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 ...
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Day 20

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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...
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Friday, July 25, 2014

Day 18

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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...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Day 17

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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...
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Day 14

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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...

Amazigh (Berber) Culture and Moroccan Linguistics (Day 13)

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The country of Morocco has an interesting cultural and linguistic history.  This becomes apparent when you hear Moroccans speaking. One can...
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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Tarmilat village and school

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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...
Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Couscous (Day 9)

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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...
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The rug store

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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 ...

Mint tea

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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 ...
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