Sahara Desert Archives - Barbara Redding

Wonders of the Sahara Desert beckon visitors to Morocco

Adventures, Family, Food & Drink, History, Hotels, Stories, Travel

December 20, 2023February 19, 2024 by Barbara Redding

Morocco is known for its stunning diversity. The North African Country boasts windswept deserts and ancient cities, craggy mountains and lonely beaches, medieval medinas and modern mosques. Since my visit in early 2023, I have written several stories about Morocco’s many treasures. Recently, I had the chance to talk about my trip to Morocco on Big Blend Radio with Lisa Smith. I am excited to share my YouTube interview below with Lisa! You can also view the podcast on bigblendradio.com. You can...

Magical Morocco Tour Explores the Country’s Vibrant Customs and Landscapes

Adventures, Food & Drink, History, Lifestyle, Stories, Travel

April 6, 2023 by Barbara Redding

A visit to the North African country of Morocco awakens the senses. In Rabat, the savory aroma of chicken simmering with olives in a clay tajine pot piqued my sense of smell. The cobalt blue walls in Chefchouen’s maze-like medina nearly blinded me on a sunny day. The lyrical sound of the “call to prayers” echoed in my ears from small-town minarets in the Atlas Mountains to the country’s largest Islamic mosque in Casablanca. I could not resist running my fingers over the...