Sounds of Morocco: the Adnan

Middle Atlas, Morocco One of the first things that many non-Muslims who visit Muslim countries notice are the frequent calls to prayer, known as the Adnan in Morocco (often called the adhan, as well).  On our first trip to Africa (Tanzania), Dario and I were met at the hotel by a friend who'd arrived the …

Moroccan juxtaposition.

Tangier, Morocco Getting ready to write up a guest post for Amanda at Marocmama.com.  Going through my photos of Tangier, I came across a few pics of one of my most guffaw-inducing moments.   Rachid snuck up behind me and caught me in the act of being juvenile.  Dario is amused.   I cannot figure …

Morocco: City of the Dead

Rissani, Morocco Among all of the amazing experiences in Morocco that I've been savoring (and oddly reluctant to share), the final day of camel trekking ranks right at the top.  It started with waking up in the Sahara, tracking where the "4×4" beetles had gone during the night, and walking barefoot in the gorgeous sand. …

A virtual day in Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco Today's post is by Amanda of MarocMama.  She's been answering many of my questions about Morocco both in the comments of TourAbsurd and by email.  I am really grateful for all her help! This post will help you come along (in spirit) for my first visit to Marrakech.  In fact, she's even included …

Morocco Prep 2: The New ‘Do

Cork, Ireland I let my hair get longer than usual because I was using it for insulation.  Despite the weather difference, more women in Ireland have short hair than women in Italy.  I prefer short, low-maintenance hair, but it had simply been too cold for that.  With longer days and warmer weather making itself apparent, …

Morocco prep: camel sketch

23 Feb. 2011 Cork, Ireland Looking forward to my trip to Morocco in March.  Fellow travel blogger, Phil (from www.philintheblank.net), has a thing for drawing camels — and for getting others to do likewise.  I find this amusing and have been thinking about it since I found out.  It's been a while since I sketched …