Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A day exploring Tunis and Carthage by private car with visits to the ruins of Carthage (Museum and the Acropolium – St. Louis Cathedral, Roman Theater, Amphitheater, Roman Villas, and Antonine Baths), The Residence Tunis, Bardo Museum, and Sidi Bou Said. Coming from Casablanca, my … Continue reading Tunis and Carthage
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Art Palace & Spa for a single night stay during a stay in Casablanca, Morocco. Highlights Spacious, beautifully decorated, and laid out suites. Friendly bilingual staff. Central downtown location. Experience The Art Palace & Spa is a centrally located five star hotel … Continue reading Experience: Art Palace & Spa Casablanca
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in Casablanca and spending a day to tour the city with stops at Hassan II Mosque, the Old Medina, Habous, La Corniche, and the Morocco Mall. To spend a day exploring Casablanca, we had to start off early from Fez. Catching a 5:10 a.m. … Continue reading Casablanca
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Riad Alya for a single night stay during a stay in Fez, Morocco. Highlights Opulent rooms and suites are an attraction in themselves. Courtesy friendly service and management. High terrace with incredible view over the old city. In house restaurant and spa … Continue reading Experience: Ryad Alya
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Continuing the trip from Marrakech to Fez by train. Visiting the Mellah, Ibn Danan Synagogue, Dar el-Makhzen, Karaouine Mosque and University, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Museum, Chouwara Tanneries, Merenid Tombs, Borj Nord, and staying at two different riad accommodations. To get to Fez, we were recommended … Continue reading Fez
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Riad Zamzam for a two night stay during a stay in Marrakech, Morocco. Highlights Chic and luxurious rooms featuring traditional Moroccan designs. Excellent service to insure the best stay possible. Great terrace overlooking the medina. Restaurant meals are created with daily fresh … Continue reading Experience: Riad Zamzam Marrakech
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in Morocco and spending two days in Marrakech with visits to Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Souk, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden, and experiencing a hammam at La Sultana, a cooking class at La Maison Arabe, a belly dancing show at Dar Essalam, and staying … Continue reading Marrakech
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in country 61, Portugal. Touring the main sites of the capital Lisbon in a day with stops at St. George’s Castle, Palace Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Belem Tower. Travel to Portugal With an evening flight from Newark, I arrived in Porto for a short … Continue reading Lisbon The City of Seven Hills
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Planning and Itinerary of a trip through the north of Africa with a layover in Portugal. Through the grapevine I found out an old friend was planning a trip to Morocco. Why not? I asked myself. I have yet to travel to the countries in … Continue reading Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda A review of Blue Waters for a two night stay during a weekend retreat in Antigua. Highlights Opulent chic rooms with incredible ocean views. Friendly attentive service throughout the resort. Fine selection of restaurants and bars available around the resort. A varied selection of included activities to entertain guests. Experience The welcome … Continue reading Experience: Blue Waters Antigua