Morocco, here we come.

This weekend I will not be able to blog as much as I will be going away from Gibraltar for the weekend. I have talked much of Spain, but now it is time for Morocco. Even though that Morocco is just 14 kms away from Gibraltar by sea it is a world away when you visit it. The culture, food, and atmosphere are so different compared to Spain and Gibraltar and yet it is so close to us.

The first time I crossed the strait to go Morocco I was young and have been many times since, but this time it is different because for my girl it will be the first time to visit this country. She has visited Turkey before though, so I don’t think it will be too much of a culture shock.

Anywa, we will be spending the weekend in Tangiers which is not the most beautiful  town to visit in Morocco but it still retains some old world charm. What I like the most  is that it is very similar to Gibraltar as an ethnic melting pot of different cultures and people. Some of you may not know but Tangier was an international zone and each country left its mark on the city - from churches to restaurants and civic buildings all intertwined into the city along with the Moroccan style.

We are going to be staying in a riad (guesthouse) which is very highly recommended on all websites I have seen it on, but although the ratings are all very high, the downside seems to be that it is hard to find.

Anyway will write about the trip again when I get back and there will be many photos with it so watch this space for the Moroccan Adventure.