31 March 2025 When March came, my weather at home was stormy, cold and wet. I suppose I could say the month entered like a California Mountain Lion. Today, here in Tanger, March is exiting like a lamb. Many theories attempt to explain the proverb “In like a lion, out Read more
28-30 March 2025 Whether spelled Tangier or Tanger, this vibrant Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar thrives where the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans meet. Since Phoenician times (around the 3rd to 4th century BCE), the city has connected Africa and Europe as a strategic cultural crossroads. Its picturesque, whitewashed Read more
30 March 2025
Before visiting, I research two items: free walking tours and if Hop on Hop Off buses operate within the city. Tanger offers both. Because of time constraints, we chose to avail ourselves of the Hop On bus tours.
(more…)29 March 2025
We depart Tanger. Today, we visit two cities of northern Morocco. Picked up at our hotel, we meet Mostafa, our driver, and begin to learn more about Morocco’s culture and history as we drive the scenic route southeast. Actually, I think it represents the only route.
It is early Saturday and streets are empty. Muslims celebrate Ramadan so many enjoy the after sunset hours when they can eat, drink and smoke again. Most are sleeping in.
Driving and drivers appear sane and polite. They wave and honk. I think the honk means “thank you for not hitting me with your car.” I am like Mostafa’s calm demeanor and consideration on the road. At times we were seriously squeezed among cars but Mostafa kept his gentle karma.
(more…)28 March 2025
While I traveled to parts of Morocco in 2010, I thought it a good time to update my impressions and learn more about this country. Actually, it was my niece who chose this trip from among other choices. Thankfully, it was the cheaper one. Maybe she felt mercy on my credit card.
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