Category Archives: Africa

Ait Ben Haddou and a 350 Mile Bus Ride to Marrakesh

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 6th ~ Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Travel to Marrakesh, Morocco It was confirmed this morning that the road to Marrakesh is still closed due to the mud slide. What does that mean for us? Well, that translates into an EXTRA 200 … Continue reading →

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Flash Flood Warnings in the Desert

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 5th ~ Explore Desert & Todra Gorge, Overland to Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco How wonderful it was to wake up early in the desert. It was still sprinkling, but much lighter than the downpour we heard pounding on the … Continue reading →

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Magic Carpet Ride in the Sahara Desert

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 4th – Rissani and a Sahara Desert Tent Camp  This morning, we explore the small city of Rissani on the edge of the Sahara Desert. 

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MOROCCO ~ Crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 3rd – Cross Middle Atlas Mountains, Drive to Erfoud Today is a full day on the bus as we drive into and over the Middle Atlas Mountains.

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Fez – Try not to get lost in the medina

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 2nd ~ The Medina of Fez In 2007 we took a ferry from Spain and spent a whirlwind day in Tangiers. I had been enchanted by the colorful bazar marketplace. Having an opportunity to return to Morocco and have … Continue reading →

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On the way to Fez and an evening fit for a princess!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 1st ~ Explore Volubilis & Meknes, Overland to Fez After breakfast, we drive inland toward Fez. We know ahead of time that it is going to be a long day on the road. One of the many benefits of traveling … Continue reading →

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Rabat, Morocco ~ What do Eels, Cats and Hard Boiled Eggs Have in Common?

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

And just in case the fertility thing works, the next item seems to be a perfect match… Continue reading →

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Morocco ~ Getting there

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, April 29th ~ Rabat, Morocco We took our time getting here which was nice. A long flight from LAX to London where we were surprised to have someone meet us as we exited the airplane and personally escort us … Continue reading →

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Morocco – our next destination

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Please join us on our next adventure as we head off to Africa to explore the country of Morocco, or more accurately named “The Kingdom of Morocco”. We will explore Volubilis, which was once an outpost of the Roman Empire, … Continue reading →

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Our travel plans for 2016 (so far)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January ~ Canoga Park and Arrowbear Lakes, California For 2016, we decided to travel on the odd months, and stay in So California on even months. We will see how that works out, but that was my starting point for mapping … Continue reading →

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