Tichka Salam Ouarzazate
Boulevard Mohamed V, Route de Marrakech Ouarzazate, 5465, Morocco
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In a town "Without Noise"
In the Berber language, Ouarzazate means "without noise". It is a quiet town and is also the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
The city of Ouarzazate is a city with vibrant cultures and artistic traditions. It was traditionally the small crossing point for African traders moving towards the northern cities of Morocco as well as Europe. During …
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Further into the back of beyond !
... the oasis town of Zagora, once an important stopping point for camel caravans and now a gateway to the desert, before reaching our final destination of Ouled Driss where we stay in a Bedouin-style tented camp."
Early morning start saw us up with the sparrows and the mist and rain, which unfortunately lasted all day :(
A four hour drive south saw some amazing villages which eventually deteriorated into full ...
The valley of the Draa!
... to keep the nomads from stealing the crops and the guest quarters were built and decorated as a display of wealth and stature. They were also apart from the family rooms so that the guests had no idea of the family routine. After all, today’s friends might be tomorrow’s foes!
Fascinating, I just love this kind of detail. For me, this is what it’s all about.
And did I mention the ...
Camel Ride in Desert; Driving Back to Ouarzazate
... There were some shops selling jewelry and other stuff, but Mom managed not to buy anything!
Our next stop was the Hotel Ibis at 6:01 to pick up the suitcases we had stored yesterday, then we drove a short distance to our hotel for tonight, Les Jardins de Ouarzazate. We checked into Room 118 on the third floor of this neat 27-room boutique hotel done in traditional Moroccan décor.
After a short nap, we ate dinner at the hotel restaurant – ...
On the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
... serving. Our snack ended with the traditional mint tea, although this time it had the added flavoring of absinthe. We also toured the house which includes both old and new sections, at the very top of the house we were surprised to find a small garden, and a stable for the cows, sheep and goats. After visiting the family we switched to mini vans to explore the gorge. First, we drove along the top and observed the fantastic rock formations ...
This hotel was formerly known as: Tichka Salam



