"Morocco: discovery trip" Morocco by skydivefred

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

%s6This was the first trip abroad I was doing with my girlfriend, Sylvie. She is not to keen on travelling. 2 weeks in Morocco seemed to be a good first experience. I have a Moroccan friend in France and We were sent to his family In the south 10 km from the sand desert.
We didn't know his family at all and we discovered very very poor people. But as usual we had an unbelievable welcome. They would give the best parts of the meat we ate. And they hardly ever eat meat there, they were so generous and hospitable.
You have to bear in mind that it had not rained a single drop of water for 4 years when we were there.
We visited many people in the village and saw real poverty again. We shared their lives for two weeks. A life where nothing happens, the orchard being fried and dried by burning sun. Most of the afternoon consisted of a long nap and very little drinkable water was available.
Sharing people's lives, especially as it is so different culturally from yours, is definitely the most rewarding way to discover a culture and different ways of life
It was more difficult to take pictures of people there because they were reluctant and I didn't want to offend them.
Enjoy.%s*

My trip concerns the area including Marrakech /ouarzazate / Zagora / Mahamid. All east of Marrakech.

Last visit to Morocco: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Mar 7, 2004
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erikatheskysailor Jan 11, 2005 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Really, really like these few pages; great intro & photos, too! Although I don't personally know (yet), I can agree that sharing a lifestyle is the best way to learn of a culture. I've *always* wanted to go to Morrocco...
cachaseiro Mar 4, 2004 at 7:40 PM Report Abuse

that is bloody amazing photos.
coceng Feb 5, 2004 at 6:48 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful landscapes ! Hoping to be in Morrocco one day...:) Regards.
aussiedoug Jan 27, 2004 at 1:13 AM Report Abuse

What absolutely fantastic photos Fred. I always dreamed of surfing Morocco on the Atlantic Coast as a young guy, but your 'real' travelling there transcends anything I could imagine. Real travelling indeed!
Beograd Dec 18, 2003 at 4:05 AM Report Abuse

Beatufil page Frederick...
Kate-Me Sep 23, 2003 at 7:28 PM Report Abuse

Wow Fred. Wonderful commentary and beautiful photos, so colourful. Thanks for sharing! Keep working hard!
kiwi Sep 18, 2003 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

What a stunningly photographic place, and you had a very enriching experience visiting your friends family. This is true travel and cross-cultural experience! Thanks for telling us Fred.