Getting Out of the Bubble

Essaouria Essaouria is somewhere that people might not think to go when in Morocco but, if you have the time, it is absolutely worth a visit. It is definitely more touristy than somewhere like Fez, and it doesn't quite have the charm of Marrakech; but it has a completely unique atmosphere that brings a Morocco trip into perfect balance. It also doesn't hurt that it is one of the most photogenic places I have ever been, the whole time there was like one long Instagram photoshoot! At it's heart, Essaouria is a beach town, and it shows. It has that laid back vibe that beach towns tend to have, and the sea air seems to make everyone a little bit more relaxed. There isn't a huge amount to do , but days could be spent wandering around and soaking up the atmosphere, although I've also been told that it's one of the best places in the world for wind-reliant water sports. Essaouria, in very simple terms, is made up of the beach promenade area, and the walled

Agafay Desert If you have read my previous bucket list post , you would have seen that spending a night in the desert is on my bucket list. So, when planning my trip to Morocco the desert was very firmly on the agenda. At first I had wanted to go to the Sahara desert, but after seeing the six hour drive it became less appealing and I started to look at something slightly closer to Marrakesh. This search led me to the Agafay Luxury Desert Camp , or it led Fiona who actually found the place! Unlike the Sahara desert, the desert just outside of Marrakesh doesn’t have the huge sand dunes that might come to mind when you think of a typical desert experience. What it does have is an almost Mars-like, expansive surface with the beautiful Atlas Mountains in the background. It doesn’t quite have the drama of the Sahara desert, but it does have all of the charm, and when the people at the camp are so nice you’ll be glad that you didn’t take that six hour journey. The drive to the camp was