Jun 18th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Sylvia Wrigley, Flickr
During the day, Marrakesh's famous Djemaa El Fna square is filled with monkey trainers, snake charmers and stands selling the most delicious orange juice you've ever tried. At night, it hosts the best Berber storytellers in Morocco, magicians and countless steaming food stalls.
Flickr user Sylvia Wrigley took this emblematic photo of the historic market place. It ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Djemaa El Fna Market, Marrakesh
Jun 18th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Sylvia Wrigley, Flickr
During the day, Marrakesh's famous Djemaa El Fna square is filled with monkey trainers, snake charmers and stands selling the most delicious orange juice you've ever tried. At night, it hosts the best Berber storytellers in Morocco, magicians and countless steaming food stalls.
Flickr user Sylvia Wrigley took this emblematic photo of the historic market place. It ...New Experiential Moroccan Hotel Brings Chic Luxury To Traditional Berber Style
Apr 5th, 2012 at 5:30PM: In Morocco, the indigenous people are Berbers, and their traditional architecture uses rammed Earth and wood. Aside from in big cities, the Berber-style is plentiful across the country. While this rooted design may be popular, however, the country has never seen it done in a modern and luxurious way – until now.
At the end of March, Max Lawrence opened a brand new experiential hotel, Chez ...Forking Fantastic hits Morocco with Brown & Hudson culinary tour
Nov 25th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Now that Thanksgiving is underway, it's time for many of us to start thinking about our immediate futures. The holiday season and our travel schedules for the new year are all on deck.
Here's one very appealing idea for travel in the new year.
Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill, Astoria's very own Forking Fantastic dinner club team, have teamed up with Brown & Hudson to create a ...Hotels keeping up the pace with new technology
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 11:00AM: iPod docking stations are so last year. Today, hotels are making a more concerted effort to upgrade their guest rooms and common areas with the newest technology that keeps guests connected, educated, and often times inspired, during their stay. While many hotels bring in iPads to keep their guests entertained, other hotels are getting super-sexy with some unique high-tech initiatives.
Check ...20 great destinations for shopping
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Shoppers of all kinds will fall in love with the places that made this list of the top 20 cities for shopping. Whether you live nearby or are planning a trip, this list offers places ideal for anyone in need of some retail therapy.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are only the starting point in the unique shopping destinations you'll find in New Orleans. Stroll ...Coming attractions: Morocco
Dec 3rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Morocco isn't exactly off-the-beaten-path for many Europeans-- in fact, this North African country lies only eight miles away from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar. But it's a world away in terms of culture, language, religion, geography, and just about everything else.
Americans, who are much more scarce in Morocco than Europeans, are missing out on perhaps the world's safest Muslim ...Morocco by motorcycle
Oct 12th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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The guys over at Urban Daddy have been on a roll lately, unearthing some pretty cool packaged tours. First there was Urbane Nomads' dive trip to the Great Wall of China. Now they've found an organized luxury tour of Morocco, by motorcycle.
Hispania Tours offers a 15-day tour through ...La Mamounia in Marrakech now open
Sep 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM:
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The only way to experience Marrakech is in luxury surroundings, especially after a day of wandering the medina. A new hotel promises to make this better than ever.
After three years of renovation, La Mamounia is open to guests. This property's unique collection of amenities ...Relax in style at the Hotel Hivernage
Apr 12th, 2009 at 9:00AM: The greeting you'll receive at the Hotel Hivernage is pure charm, but it requires patience. Instead of tapping your toe at the front desk while the guy in front of you spills his life story, you'll be invited to sit in the lobby while you complete your check-in forms. The staff is not in a rush, so set aside your New York-sculpted expectations. This first taste will set the tone for your stay: ...Get a guide for the Marrakech medina
Feb 19th, 2009 at 9:00AM: When I hit the ground in Marrakech, Morocco, last week, I wasted no time in passing through the gate and heading into the medina (the old part of the city). After all, I'm a seasoned traveler, and I know how to read a map. If I did get lost, I reasoned, I could see the Koutoubia Mosque from just about anywhere in the city -- it's the tallest building around (by law) at 77 meters high. Less than an ...
