Saturday, April 12, 2008
Morocco which is located in the North West corner of Africa is embellished with mountains to deserts, to green river valleys and sandy coastlines. Thus the climate alters, confirming to the Morocco geography. Over all, the climate is quite dry and receives very less rainfall during some month of the year. Marrakech and Agadir are the only two places which enjoy relatively moderate climate. The climatic condition along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines is fairly moderate. During summer seasons it is very hot, but cool breeze coming from the water bodies will give a very cool effect. Winter is short and is accompanied by occasional downpours.
From the coastal region as you move to the interior of the country, you'll slowly experience an extreme climate. The Atlas Mountain situated quite high above the sea level experiences cold climatic conditions. Snowfalls are very frequent; hence temperature is below zero degree nearly all the time. The mountaintop remains covered by snow even in summer season. Rainfall in Morocco occurs during the months of October-November and April-May. The North Western part receives most of the rainfall, which is much higher than the other regions. The best time for a vacation in Morocco is during early summer months. During this time the climate is quite pleasant.
From the coastal region as you move to the interior of the country, you'll slowly experience an extreme climate. The Atlas Mountain situated quite high above the sea level experiences cold climatic conditions. Snowfalls are very frequent; hence temperature is below zero degree nearly all the time. The mountaintop remains covered by snow even in summer season. Rainfall in Morocco occurs during the months of October-November and April-May. The North Western part receives most of the rainfall, which is much higher than the other regions. The best time for a vacation in Morocco is during early summer months. During this time the climate is quite pleasant.
Monday, April 7, 2008
We had a wonderful vacation in Morocco. Thank you so much.
I thought you might like some feedback so I took notes as we went. Actually, I keep an extensive journal of sketches and notes whenever I travel. The driver who met us in Casablanca, (Erand) went out of his way for us. After taking us to the Kenzi Basma, he drove us to a Moroccan restaurant for lunch, then waited and took us back, stopping at an ATM machine which we needed. He refused to take anything for his time! A nice welcome for us.
The Riad Dar Dmama (Fes) is in a great location and is quite beautiful, but we were in an unfinished room. The walls were wet and there was no place to hang anything. Even the mirror was perched on a chest that we should have been able to open and use. Sorry we didn’t get to meet you.Our Fes guide Ahmed Boustiha was terrific.
Xaluca Kasbah (Erfoud): Fantastic! Spacious elegant accomodations and they did laundry for us in 2 hours.Great quad ride in the morning.
Kasbah Lamrani (Tinghir): Very nice.
Riad/Maison d’Hotes IRocha (Tuesday): Looks super although we didn’t see the rooms. Our hosts were VERY nice and there was a nice feeling of comradrie. The Berber home we stayed in was also very nice, beautifully decorated by the owner/artists who spoke French.
Dar Chems(Marrakech): Everything one could want in a room. Very friendly helpful staff:Zainab Ghanfour was like a mother for us. “Nouri” (Noureddine Zerrad) was another excellent guide who knew what to look for in merchandise we were considering and watched out for us very well. Except for the missed connection with Abdel (why didn’t Abdel phone?) which had no effect upon us, he was also a terrific guide.
Riad Mimouna (Essaouira): super location, lovely hotel, spectacular rooftop breakfast. In Essaouira, though, I would recommend including only breakfast with the room as there are so many wonderful places to eat out.
And, of course, Abdel. He was such an important element in our trip: not only an excellent and careful driver, he was on the lookout for things we wanted, knew the best spots to be when, was easy to understand, was always on time, and also went out of his way for us. Furthermore, we enjoyed his company and feel like we left a friend behind in Morocco.
Again, thank you for providing us with the guides and arrangements that made our trip fantastic.
LMG March 2008
I thought you might like some feedback so I took notes as we went. Actually, I keep an extensive journal of sketches and notes whenever I travel. The driver who met us in Casablanca, (Erand) went out of his way for us. After taking us to the Kenzi Basma, he drove us to a Moroccan restaurant for lunch, then waited and took us back, stopping at an ATM machine which we needed. He refused to take anything for his time! A nice welcome for us.
The Riad Dar Dmama (Fes) is in a great location and is quite beautiful, but we were in an unfinished room. The walls were wet and there was no place to hang anything. Even the mirror was perched on a chest that we should have been able to open and use. Sorry we didn’t get to meet you.Our Fes guide Ahmed Boustiha was terrific.
Xaluca Kasbah (Erfoud): Fantastic! Spacious elegant accomodations and they did laundry for us in 2 hours.Great quad ride in the morning.
Kasbah Lamrani (Tinghir): Very nice.
Riad/Maison d’Hotes IRocha (Tuesday): Looks super although we didn’t see the rooms. Our hosts were VERY nice and there was a nice feeling of comradrie. The Berber home we stayed in was also very nice, beautifully decorated by the owner/artists who spoke French.
Dar Chems(Marrakech): Everything one could want in a room. Very friendly helpful staff:Zainab Ghanfour was like a mother for us. “Nouri” (Noureddine Zerrad) was another excellent guide who knew what to look for in merchandise we were considering and watched out for us very well. Except for the missed connection with Abdel (why didn’t Abdel phone?) which had no effect upon us, he was also a terrific guide.
Riad Mimouna (Essaouira): super location, lovely hotel, spectacular rooftop breakfast. In Essaouira, though, I would recommend including only breakfast with the room as there are so many wonderful places to eat out.
And, of course, Abdel. He was such an important element in our trip: not only an excellent and careful driver, he was on the lookout for things we wanted, knew the best spots to be when, was easy to understand, was always on time, and also went out of his way for us. Furthermore, we enjoyed his company and feel like we left a friend behind in Morocco.
Again, thank you for providing us with the guides and arrangements that made our trip fantastic.
LMG March 2008
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