Des Iles Essaouira
Blvd Mohammed V Essaouira, 44000, Morocco
Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at this HotelDes Iles Essaouira
Hello from Essaouira
"Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore" or the US either! Hello from northern Africa Made it here to Morocco but my luggage decided to stay in NY so I am travelling very light! The minimalist traveller - I hope it will be in Casablanca when we go back that way in a couple of days. I'm trying to figure out this keyboard that is in both arabic and …
Fish, a Wind Farm and Tree Climbing Goats
I keep thinking that our trip can't get any better--then it does. This morning we had the hotel dining room to ourselves and instead of a buffet, they brought the food to our table, and then cooked omelets to order. After breakfast we made a short stop to learn about Thuya wood and see demonstartions of some amazing marquetry work.
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Back on the Road
The drive from Casablanca to Essouaria was long, but filled with many interesting stops. Since we are now only 7 (including Ab) we are on a minibus/van. There are 7 seats in the reear, 3 rows of 2 and a single seat on the opposite side, plus a seat next to the driver. Marilyn and I sat in the first row, which was ok, but I bumped my head atleast 5 …
Everyone Loves Argon
Before I started planning my trip to Morocco, I had never heard of Argon Oil, but apparently a lot of other people view it as a miricle product. Argon trees grow in the part of Morocco around Essaouira and the nut of the tree is used to make an oil that is used in cooking and also in cosmetic products. The fruit of the Argon tree is enjoyed by …
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Food brings everyone together
... were once again together - thanks to the work of Ahmagi who had invited everyone for dinner and had prepared vegetable soup. This was a rare occurance for me, but I guess a typical thing for Ahmagi who is remarkably skilled at bringing people together. In addition to the soup, Ahmed, the late night receptionist at the hotel, was preparing a fish tagine for everyone. So everyone came together in the kitchen and helped Ahmed prepare the tagine - pitting ...



