Ariel Cohen
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Ariel Cromwell | Morocco travel Writer and mom sharing local insights, family travel experiences, and practical tips to help others explore the country with confidence.
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Morocco in February: What It’s Really Like to Travel During Winter
February is not the month most people think of when planning a trip to Morocco. Spring sounds safer. Summer sounds warmer. But after years of welcoming travelers during winter, I’ve learned that Morocco in February often surprises people in the best possible way.
By Ariel Cohen15 days ago in Journal
Rick’s Café Casablanca: History, Inspiration, and the Story Behind the Legend
When most people hear the name Rick’s Café, they immediately think of black-and-white cinema, smoky rooms, and the haunting line, “Here’s looking at you, kid.” What surprises many travelers is that Rick’s Café did not originally exist in Casablanca at all — yet today, it stands proudly near the city’s old medina, quietly blending fiction with reality.
By Ariel Cohen15 days ago in Journal
Morocco in February: Weather, Travel Tips, and What to Expect
February is one of those months travelers often overlook when planning a trip to Morocco. It doesn’t sound as glamorous as spring, and it doesn’t promise endless summer heat. But after years of welcoming travelers during this time, I’ve learned something important: Morocco in February quietly delivers one of the most balanced and comfortable travel experiences of the year.
By Ariel Cohen16 days ago in Wander
Who Are the Nomads in Morocco?
When people imagine Morocco, they often think of bustling souks, blue cities, or golden desert dunes. Fewer people think about the nomads the men, women, and families who have lived for generations by moving rather than settling, following seasons instead of borders.
By Ariel Cohen16 days ago in History
Rissani Morocco Souk History
I didn’t arrive in Rissani expecting much. After days of driving through southeastern Morocco, it felt like just another quiet town near the desert. No crowds, no souvenir shops, no signs pointing to “must-see attractions.” But the moment I stepped into the souk, I realized I had walked into something far older and more meaningful than I anticipated.
By Ariel Cohen17 days ago in Wander
Merzouga Sahara Desert: What I Learned From Spending a Night Among the Dunes
I had seen photos of the Merzouga Sahara Desert long before I ever set foot there. Endless dunes. Camels at sunset. Stars scattered across the sky. But nothing prepared me for how different it feels to actually be there — not as a tourist chasing photos, but as a person learning how to exist in a place where silence dominates everything.
By Ariel Cohen18 days ago in Families
Family Morocco Tour Packages: What to Expect When Traveling Together
Traveling through Morocco with family changed the way I think about group travel. It wasn’t the destinations themselves that stood out the most it was how the experience shifted when everyone’s comfort, patience, and energy mattered equally.
By Ariel Cohen18 days ago in Wander
Alnif, Morocco: Fossils, Desert Silence, and Life Shaped by Time
Alnif is not a destination that shouts for attention. It sits quietly in southeastern Morocco, surrounded by rocky plains and desert horizons, known less for monuments and more for what lies beneath its soil. For travelers who pass through, Alnif often feels understated at first—but its story reaches back hundreds of millions of years.
By Ariel Cohen20 days ago in Wander
Khamlia, Morocco: A Desert Village Where Music Carries Memory
At the edge of Morocco’s golden dunes, far from imperial cities and busy medinas, lies Khamlia—a village whose influence is cultural rather than architectural. Small in size and modest in appearance, Khamlia is known across Morocco for preserving one of the country’s most powerful musical traditions: Gnawa music.
By Ariel Cohen20 days ago in History
Sijilmassa, Morocco: The Lost City That Once Controlled the Trans-Saharan Trade
Long before imperial cities like Fes and Marrakech rose to prominence, Sijilmassa stood as one of Morocco’s most powerful and influential cities. Today, its name rarely appears on tourist itineraries, yet for centuries it was the beating heart of trans-Saharan trade, linking North Africa with West Africa and the wider Islamic world.
By Ariel Cohen21 days ago in History
10-Day Morocco Tour from Casablanca: A Complete Journey Across Cultures and Landscapes
A 10-day Morocco tour starting from Casablanca offers one of the most complete ways to experience the country for the first time. With enough time to move at a comfortable pace, this itinerary connects Morocco’s major cultural regions while allowing travelers to experience both iconic landmarks and quieter, everyday moments.
By Ariel Cohen21 days ago in Wander
