Allosaurus Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Morocco last year in May and tour the wonderful geology of the country. This will be a very short recap of the experience because frankly there are just too many things to share. For starters, the culture is fantastic. Morocco consists primarily of the Berber people and they are some of the friendliest people I've encountered. Very welcoming and ready to share some tea with you. Tea is by far the most common thing you will drink in country. I'm quite certain there were days that I had tea at least 8 separate times, and the tea was fantastic. If you've never had Moroccan tea then you are missing out (the mint tea in particular is wonderful). The cuisine is beyond amazing, and there honestly wasn't anything in country that I didn't like. Trying to replicate some of the foods has been a challenge (my tagine is getting close), but I suppose that just means I'll need to return some day. The country is also very safe throughout. As a solo female traveler, I felt comfortable at all times and was not concerned. However you should know that few people speak English. The most common languages people know are Arabic, French, and Berber, so there was some language barrier but as with most things, it was doable. My arrival to Morocco began in Marrakech where I was met by my guide who drove me out of the city, through the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass at 2200m in elevation. Eventually we made our way to Tamdahkte and I stayed at a wonderful riad that was (as I would come to find out) quite open air just as most riads and buildings are in Morocco. On the way we stopped at a salt mine and walked through. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allosaurus Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 The next day involved a tour of a Jurassic aged sea with sea urchins and then exploration of some very old Berber caves that have been used for centuries for food storage and hiding during times of battle between Berber tribes. The Jurassic site had numerous sea urchins everywhere, along with other marine life such as clams and gastropods. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) Yes, it's a rather fantastic place, isn't it? Love your photos and look forward to seeing more. And the population is about half Berber and half Arab. Though they are often mixed now. Then there are wifey and me. Edited February 14 by Tidgy's Dad Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Wonderful pictures from a country I would one day like to visit! Jealous of your trip! 1 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. I hope there are more. I was in Morocco in 1994 and 2017. Your photos bring back many fine memories. There's a lot to see and do there beyond fossils. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Jeffrey P said: There's a lot to see and do there beyond fossils. Yup! Why would anyone think otherwise? It is pretty nice here. Edited February 15 by Tidgy's Dad Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex S. Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Stunning! Going to Morocco is on the bucket list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) on my bucket list. Hope to see more pix as well. I just asked my wife if she'd l like to do a Morocco paleo trip and she was not too excited about traveling there as a woman, but your comments are very reassuring. Edited February 15 by jpc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 @Allosaurus Looks like a fantastic trip MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 8 hours ago, jpc said: I just asked my wife if she'd l like to do a Morocco paleo trip and she was not too excited about traveling there as a woman, but your comments are very reassuring. Ditto for me. It will help to convince my wife to visit a bucket list site of mine. Every trip report like yours makes me want to visit even more!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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