Despite the variable weather, Chefchaouen has been a great place to visit. Indeed, as we come to the end of our adventures in Morocco I can safely say this country provided Christi and I (her health issues aside) with some incredible experiences. And much like Argentina in South America, there is a reason we allocated so much time to countries like these. In fact there is so much to see and do in … [Read more...]
Hassan II mosque, Casablanca, Day 266
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Whereas Rabat is the administrative and political capital of Morocco, Casablanca is undeniably the country's cultural and economic heartbeat. Having said that, Casablanca is not a tourist hotspot and until relatively recently it lacked an iconic landmark. Perhaps this is what inspired the late king, Hassan II, to build the gargantuan Hassan II mosque between 1980 and 1993. The mosque is located on … [Read more...]
Bardo Museum, Tunis, Day 267
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Our overnight Alitalia flight from Casablanca to Rome is terrible. The attendants are surly, the food is surprisingly poor, and they do not even bother with a safety briefing. More disturbing is the fact that the plane appears to be falling apart. The lights flicker on and off repeatedly throughout the flight, while weird, unexplained noises emanate from the cabin. If the Alitalia flight crew … [Read more...]
Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, Day 268
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Damn our bed at the Grand Hotel de France is comfortable. So much so in fact that despite our limited time in Tunis, neither Christi nor I have much inclination to get up. When we do finally surface we have to reassess our plans for the day. Out goes a visit to the ruins of Carthage, which lie in the suburbs of present day Tunis. It was the Carthaginian general, Hannibal, if you recall, who … [Read more...]
Tozeur, Tunisia, Day 269
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After a brief exploration of Tunis, Christi and I are back on the trains today, and this time we're riding the Tunisian rail network just about as far as you can go: from Tunis on the Mediterranean coast to Tozeur on the edge of the Sahara desert. Yet again we treat ourselves to a first-class ticket, but as the cost is only US$17 pp, it is well within budget. Train travel is clearly popular … [Read more...]
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