morocco

The three days I spent in Northern Morocco were filled with new smells, ways of life, welcoming people, new friends and suprises. Morocco is only a short ferry ride away from Spain, yet the cultures are so different. I only skimmed the surface of this amazing country and I hope that I will be able to go back to enjoy more of this amazing country. When we first arrived we were rewarded with amazing views of the sea. So many families were walking on the beach, playing soccer and enjoying their Friday evening.

In the town of Tangier we were allowed an hour of free time and as my friend and I walked through the markets and the streets, I could not help but smile. And that smile must have been huge because a man selling colorful slippers at the souk told me "You are laughing too much." He said it with a smile and although the language barrier is evident, he meant this in the best of ways.

I highly recommend traveling to Morocco, especially if you are in Europe because it is relatively close and an amazing country of contrasts and friendly people.

Chefchauen is a village in Northern Morocco known for the various hues of blue, which encompass the city. We crossed a bridge over a river in order to see a view of the town. Although the view was beautiful, the people below the river were the one's who grabbed our attention. Families gathered near the river, little boys played on a roof, while an older woman washed her clothes.