Beautiful stops and sites discovered in Morocco in March (page 8 of 18)

We had great weather throughout our trip, except for the last two days in Marrakech. Even the weather was getting worse... When it starts...

We enjoyed superb weather this spring. It was really warm in early March, even at the end of February. In fact, the vegetation was suffering from the lack of water.

The Hôtel Gomassine seems well located—I saw it offers parking. That’s really handy when you arrive. Have any of you had a chance to use their parking? I had the time and curiosity to check out their website. It looks good too, we’ll see in the future! And if any of you have great tips to share, don’t hesitate!

We didn’t need the parking—we didn’t even see it! We’d already returned the car. But I think the parking lot is behind the building.

Hi there,

I stayed at the Hotel "Le Grand Imilchil" a year ago and really enjoyed it: close to Jemaa el-Fna Square and the medina, with parking and a (small) pool. Reasonable prices. Everything is within walking distance for sightseeing. See you around!

Thanks Dominique. I’ll check out their website.

Went with some friends to Dar Moughita. It was really nice.

Well done Danielle on this excellent travel journal. When we read you, all we want is for the lockdown to end quickly so we can fly back to Morocco again.

Thanks for this address too. It’s in the medina—is it hard to get to? Because the reviews are really positive. Sounds great.

No, it’s not hard to get to even though it’s in the medina—it’s not far from the tanners' district, so you’ll want to arrive via Rue des Remparts, which runs along the Oued Issil, and then follow Avenue El Khémis... There’s a public parking lot for the car... But in Marrakech, you can easily get by without one.

Hi Danielle, I went on the Tajines Bleus hostel’s Facebook page and saw several short videos, some of which were about the small fishing port you recommended. I think it’s the port of Imerditsa, if I remember the name correctly. If I’m wrong, don’t hesitate to correct me.

That’s exactly it—it was that little port that won us over! No doubt about it! I had written down Imerditfane... But...

I was also given the name Imerditsene... These are just small variations. But it's the same site! You come across these different spellings from time to time in Morocco. At first, it threw us off a bit, but now we know...

It’s like Tafedney, Tafedna, Fedna... The first time, we drove past the sign without turning. It wasn’t the name we had on our Michelin map! Oh well!

Good evening, I’d like to add my compliments and thanks to all the ones you’ve received. I’m circling back to one part of your trip: the "blue tagines." Your host took you on a walk to pick up fossils, and you posted some photos of shells. Didn’t they mention a site near Imsouane with ammonites that are exceptional for their size? It might be protected now. Thanks again, have a great evening.

Hi Michel, I haven’t heard about ammonites, but it’s quite possible they’re there—why not! I think I’ll go back to that little corner of Morocco. We were told about souks we didn’t have time to see and a small inner circuit that seemed particularly interesting... So, we’re hoping to check all that out as soon as we can! Have a great day

hi thanks, I’ll note that! I was thinking of doing this route in October... but we’ll wait! francia

hi there thanks for this wonderful trip! I’ve been a bit absent from the forum these past few weeks! I thought I had corona, but no—just a nasty bronchitis! I’ve taken good note of all these shared tips and will aim for 2021 if all goes well! Anyway, I’m so over this lockdown! have a great last week, everyone! francia

Oh my dear, COVID won’t get the better of you—you’re too tough! Get well soon, and maybe see you soon on the trails of the Anti-Atlas.

Get well soon! Take good care of yourself.

Good evening, Thanks for your reply. My question wasn’t very relevant since the fossil site you mentioned is quite far from where you stayed. Sorry for my curiosity—I caught the mineral and fossil bug when I was young in Morocco, and I’m still not over it! 😊 Your travel journal made me want to revisit that part of the Atlantic coast, which I only saw in passing. Maybe one day. I’ve already planned a loop toward the east, following part of your route—the picturesque N 307. September or October?... Until then, let’s keep dreaming. Have a great evening.