"The door to the Sahara" Guelmim by Bigjones

Guelmim Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 36 photos

The second stop of our trip was in Guelmin (or Goulimine) where we were invited to spend a few days by our friend K. who lives there. Guelmin was once an important caravan town.
There's not much to see there but it was interesting for us because there were no tourists and we could share the everyday life of the locals. At first, we were a bit shy. We didn't dare to go out too much without our protective friend K. But then, we noticed that the people were very nice, they waved their hands to say hello or some even wanted to shake our hands. They were looking at us but it was more because they were curious to see three European girls alone in Guelmin. Kids were lovely too. Always smiling and saying hello. For a first approach of the country, it was very nice and typical, especially when you live with a Moroccan during Ramadan ;-)

Last visit to Guelmim: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Jun 28, 2006
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From Guelmin to Marrakesh by bus - Guelmim

From Guelmin to Marrakesh by bus Transportation (1)

Many bus companies can bring you to Marrakesh but the most reliable ones are CTM and Supratours. We also tried SATAS but... more travel advice

How to cook a delicious tajine - Step 1 bis - Guelmim

How to cook a delicious tajine - Step 1... Off The Beaten Path (5)

An alternative to the souk : you can also buy your vegetables (and/or meat and/or fish) from one of the street vendors... more travel advice

How to cook a delicious tajine - Final Step - Guelmim

How to cook a delicious tajine - Final... Off The Beaten Path (5)

At laaaast !!! Four hours later, our tajine is finally ready. It was midnight. Sarah woke up (she was having a little... more travel advice

How to cook a delicious tajine - Step 2 - Guelmim

How to cook a delicious tajine - Step 2 Off The Beaten Path (5)

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Written Jun 27, 2006

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vil-des-hommes-bleus Sep 18, 2009 at 7:54 PM

hello Bigjones , you are very nice because you saw clearly the nature of our hearts ; and be welcome next time, god bless you. nb :we called also guelmim :City of blue men--la ville des hommes bleus--
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sahraoui9 Oct 31, 2005 at 12:24 PM

ý live in guelmim thes city is sahraouian and very nice if u need more pichure about my city i can send it to you and think you very much for all thes workes and you welcom at enytime you like thx
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freya_heaven Oct 22, 2004 at 11:34 PM

Interesting page Bridget, I didnt realise it took so long to cook a tangine. (~_~)
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conny_bazen Sep 16, 2004 at 2:00 PM

Great page !! Hier komt mijn vriendin vandaan, ik ben er helaas zelf nog nooit geweest......
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GrantBoone Feb 21, 2004 at 3:52 PM

Interesting place Bridget.
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mauikahuna Dec 28, 2003 at 4:44 PM

You girls make me insanely jealous with all the fun you have. Can I come along on your next trip please.....
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seratonin Dec 15, 2003 at 11:08 PM

Great desrciption on how one of those a delicious tajines is born ;-) !