Category Archives: Morocco

The Atlas Mountains

Posted on 30 March 2008 by k

Before I get started recapping our trek in the mountains, I’ll allow myself a bit of a tangent. While we’ve definitely become more travel savvy over the last few years, we still make mistakes…feel we should share the good with … Continue reading →

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Marrakech: Northern Medina

Posted on 29 March 2008 by k

Upon arriving in Marrakech, we took a taxi from our Villa Guest in Targa to the central district and Jemma el Fna (the big square). Along the way, all things were that 90’s peachy/pinky color (you know…the one that went … Continue reading →

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Food Poisoning. Ick.

Posted on 29 March 2008 by k

I’ve come down with a bout of food poisoning. Ick. I think I’m well on the way to recovery now, but Thursday and Friday were not fun. I worked from home yesterday for fear that I had the flu, but … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Homebase

Posted on 25 March 2008 by k

Upon arriving in Marrakech early Friday morning, we took an airport taxi to the Riad we had booked for our stay. Located in Targa (the newly developed wealthy district), along the way we drove by rundown factories, crumbling stucco walls, … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and Palm Trees in Marrakech

Posted on 24 March 2008 by k

We’re back from our tropical respite in Marrakech, Morocco (aka Marakesh). We wandered the cramped alley ways of the Medina’s souks and stalls, sat amongst groves of olive trees with picnicing locals, watched school children play football (soccer) along the … Continue reading →

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To Morocco We Go!

Posted on 20 March 2008 by k

On the heels of an excellent belated 3 month (I’ve been there for nearly 5) personal review yesterday and an incredible performance report from as the EMEA office, I experienced a distressing desk move today. I’m now sitting by a … Continue reading →

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