In an earlier post, I wrote that Marrakesh became much more popular than Rabat primarily because it promoted itself as an exotic cultural and sensory experience, as well as an easily accessible travel destination. In the same post, I indicated that Rabat was deliberately designed as Morocco’s calm, official, and administrative capital. While Rabat continues to serve…
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Morocco: The Fortified City of Rabat
Geography check: What is the capital city of Morocco? If your answer is Casablanca, congratulations—your knowledge of popular culture is impressive. This idea likely comes from the 1942 film Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, which arguably made Morocco’s largest city very famous. If you answered Marrakesh, you’re not alone. I, too, until late…
Northwest Morocco: The Blue City of Chefchaouen
On the last day of my stay in Tangiers, I initially wanted to stay and see the city. Besides, I was already excited to see Rabat, Marrakech, and Casablanca in the next five days, after a lengthy official meeting with my professional organization. On my last day in Tangiers, I had planned to go spelunking…
More, more, Morocco! Experiencing Tangiers
In the last week of November 2025, I had the chance to travel to Morocco. A week before my trip, I couldn’t sleep because I was incredibly excited. I’ve always wanted to see Morocco – it’s always been an exotic place to me. I remember wanting to travel from Manchester to Marrakech during my residency…
Tanghal Kultura 