"Paul2001's trip to Morocco" Morocco by Paul2001

Morocco Travel Guide: 11,850 reviews and 26,892 photos

Unfortunately I cannot give you a fair picture of Morocco as about a week into the trip I got really sick.
This is not to say that I had an altogether bad time in this intriguing country but it did somewhat spoil by attempts to hike in the Atlas Mountians and to visit the Kasbahs that sit on the edge of the these glorious mountains. Still I strongly recommed going if only to visit the fascinating cities of Fez and Marrakesh which will provide you possibly the best glimpse of the urban Arab world.

Morocco in the Movies

Ait Ben Haddou seen in such films as Gladiator

Interesting aspect to Morocco is that once you are there, you think that you have seen it before. Well there is a logic to this perception. It seems that virtually every Hollywood movie that is suppose to take place somewhere in the Islamic World or some other exotic place was actually filmed in Morocco. I find this intriguing especially after recently watching the film "Black Hawk Down" and recongnizing the architecture as being Moroccian in character. It was in fact filmed the Rabat/Sale region. If you also are fascinated by this interesting movie trivia than you can read my list of films that were actually filmed in Morocco.

1) The Sheltering Sky
2) Black Hawk Down
3) The Man Who Would Be King
4) The Jewel of the Nile
5) Lawrence of Arabia
6) Seven Years in Tibet
7) Gladiator
8) The Four Feathers (2002)
9) The Last Testament
10) Alexander the Great (2004)
11) Sahara (2005)

Interesting to note that two films that I know of that actually take place in Morocco where filmed elsewhere: "Casablanca" was
filmed in Hollywood. "The Wind and the Lion" was filmed in Spain.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Atmosphere. Very pleasant people.
Cons:Boring food and nightlife. Very stubborn touts.
In a nutshell:A great introduction to the Arab World

Last visit to Morocco: Nov 1999
Intro Updated Apr 11, 2005
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BruceDunning Dec 5, 2009 at 12:23 PM Report Abuse

The Mosque Hassan looks fabulous. YOur pictures and comments are great. I invite you to see pic/comments form my last trip to Utah & Arizona parks in the desert of US. It was an adventure in hiking
angiebabe Jan 26, 2008 at 8:28 AM Report Abuse

excellent page - a lot of my pics are waiting for a scanner but great reading ur tips - and esp of the medersas around Morocco that were closed each time i went to visit!
funkycarla8 Jan 22, 2008 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

I completely agree that the hotel de foucauld is lovely. I'm ashamed to say i may have been one of those noisy school children!! Your pictures are lovely.
Fudge Oct 15, 2006 at 7:36 PM Report Abuse

hi, your travelogue on Atlas Mts hiking has tips in very smalll font. Very hard to read. But I enjoyed looking at the pics. :) I may write you again b4 going to Morocco!
hunterV Aug 14, 2006 at 6:06 PM Report Abuse

Hi, Paul! Thanks for your good page!
teewayne1 Jul 24, 2006 at 4:07 PM Report Abuse

Many years ago I went to Tangier where an Austrian friend was refurbishing a small hotel - Marco Polo. At that time, there was a courtyard in the back where we had morning coffee. I am happy to hear that the hotel and I both still exist.
Wild_Orchid May 18, 2006 at 6:31 AM Report Abuse

I have just skimmed the surface and will be back for more of morocco! :)
Halin Nov 23, 2005 at 10:54 AM Report Abuse

I enjoyed your Morocoo page very much, picked up some great tips for our next trip. Thank you.
deecat Aug 9, 2005 at 10:15 AM Report Abuse

Pau,l your pages are always a joy to behold. They are incredibly interesting, so informative (especially for those who have never been there), & because of your lovely photographs, they are also a joy to see. You're a great traveler & tour guide.
sprdak11 Jul 18, 2005 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Interesting travel page about Morocco! Thanks for sharing! Greetings!