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Located just a short 45 minute drive from the Red City, The WHITE CAMEL welcomes you onto its stony desert landscape and luxurious campsite. Our white tipped Bedouin village of glamorous lodges and tents are like the animal they were inspired by, one of a kind. The WHITE CAMEL is set on the edge of a quiet panoramic base overlooking rolling hills, magnificent canyons, and the flickering lights of Marrakech....Read More

Morocco’s souks are filled with colorful treasures, among them, a wide variety of pottery. Vases and pots, decorated with colorful etchings, sit for sale alongside tagines, the conical-shaped cooking pots typical of Moroccan cuisine. Three cities—Fez, Meknes and, especially, Safi, are the main pottery centers of the country, producing about 80 percent of Morocco’s pottery. In these cities, sun-baked clay twirls on wheels, forming into practical and attractive shapes. Designs etched into the wet...Read More

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular cities, and with good reason. The historic capital of Catalonia is packed with galleries, museums, historical attractions and places to eat. Set between the mountains and sea, it’s a buzzing and vibrant city, celebrated for its unique architecture, famous artists and city beaches. If you only have a few days in the city, here are some of Barcelona’s top highlights.Read More

In Marrakech, there are Moorish, Berber, Arabic and Andalusian details all coexisting together. In the ‘Blue City’ of Chefchaouen, which was once held by Spain and where Spanish is still spoken by residents, there is an undeniable Mediterranean connection that weaves its way throughout the colors of the ocean and sky which permeate everything.     Fez is a very Islamic city whose decorative elements seemed to me to be the...Read More

Cities with ancient art traditions   It often seems that time stands still in the medinas of Fez and Meknes. Yet behind their high walls, a host of artisans busy themselves crafting and reviving traditions to produce works that are both authentic and modern.     Wander into the Fez medina and explore its alleys, where you will madrassas, riads and caravanserai that have been converted to museums and mosques. Tour El Henna...Read More