Amanda Mouttaki

For centuries, Morocco has been at the crossroads of trade, seeing caravans of salt and gold destined for Europe cross the Sahara, while the East and Europe brought spices and finished goods, respectively. Coupled with geographic diversity and a temperate climate that allows for a year-long growing season, it’s no surprise this stunning country developed a strong culinary tradition.
Moroccan food is often mischaracterized as spicy. It’s not, but the use of many different spices contribute to ...

Ever since it was immortalized on film as a grayscale dreamland, the name Casablanca has evoked the romance of a bygone era. But the city isn’t stuck in the past. It’s the largest city in Morocco, home to 3.4 million citizens, the economic hub of the country, and one of the largest ports in all of Africa.
When the French established a protectorate over much of the country in 1912, they transformed the small city into a waypoint for international traders from across Europe and sub-Saharan Afri...

Game of Thrones isn’t the first production to choose Morocco as a filming location, countless other television shows, series and films have been shot in the country. In fact, Atlas Studios, where the series was filmed near the city of Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou, is the world’s largest film studio.
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Ait Benhaddou – Yunkai the Yellow City
It’s hard to believe this city, made entirely of clay, has remained in place for centuries. This location is use...

Morocco is often lumped into the Middle East (rather than North Africa) and classified as an Arabic country. But the indigenous people of Morocco—the Berbers—are the area’s original inhabitants. The majority of the country’s population of around 34 million is Berber, not Arab.

After a day of shopping and exploring this beautifully chaotic city, you’ll want to relax, and fortunately Marrakesh has just the treat. The hammam!

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Why It's Worth It
Many travelers use Casablanca as a point to fly in and fly out of Morocco but few take the time to visit the city. With a modern appeal that showcases the "new" Morocco but also retains the historical appeal via Art Deco buildings and more traditional Moroccan-style architecture; Casablanca is a bridge between the two. —Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki

Khlii in Morocco
“There’s no way I’m eating that!” I loudly protested to my soon-to-be husband as he eyed a vat of yellowish paste one day in Marrakech. “You should just try it, it’s really good,” he cajoled me. But I was firm. No way, no how was that going in my mouth. It looked like something a cat had coughed up. He gave up, shrugged, then ordered it anyway. I had to leave the table.
Moroccans have learned how to eat and preserve almost every part of an animal; some of it is good while the...

What if you had the opportunity to train and go to space using little more than your smartphone? That may sound impossible, but a company called Space Nation is hoping to make it happen.
Space Nation is a Finnish startup with ambitions of shaking up the space industry. More specifically, it wants to make space accessible to everyone. Usually, would-be astronauts need at least a degree in engineering, mathematics, or another science field before they can even think about applying to NASA. But ...

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