Morocco

Morocco, a country slightly smaller than California is located in North Africa. Two of its borders are bodies of water: North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. When Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous released, I was absolutely in love with Kate Hudson’s character, Penny Lane. I’ve always been fascinated with the late ‘60’s, early 70’s fashion and music. In the film, Penny Lane tells Shawn they will go to Morocco together, and it was mainly the fact that a “hippie child” would want to go to Morocco that first caught my attention.

With two of its walls being water, of course Morocco has plenty of beaches and quaint little beachside villas. I would love waking up miles from home to an open patio door allowing the breeze off of the ocean to fill my hotel room with smells and sounds of summer fun. Being able to shower, get dressed and walk straight onto the beach would be so surreal.

Architecture in Morocco is very appealing. I adore the “Arbian-esque-ness” of it all. One of my very favorite movies of all time is Aladdin, and it would be a dream come true to be surrounded by buildings mirroring those I used to love at as a child.

Marrakech is known for its beautiful natural waterfall. Surrounding the cascade itself is lush plant life which is, in itself, worth seeing. Djemaa El-Fna, Marrakech’s town square, has plenty to keep you busy. Dancers, musicians and market vendors line the streets during the day.

Dar Jamai Museum in Meknes offers tourists market vendors, a lovely garden, and famous Moroccan painted wood art pieces and other crafts. Below are photos of two incredible Moroccan ceilings.

Whether a family vacation or a romantic getaway, there isn’t much that Morocco doesn’t have to offer. Beaches, historical museums, and town squares bursting with culture appeal to anyone who is amused with legends of Arabian Nights and magic carpet rides.