Author: lotuseaters.travel
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18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June
18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll…
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Albania in August: what to expect
ALBANIA IN AUGUST: WHAT TO EXPECT. We don’t usually travel in peak summer. We tend to prefer shoulder seasons when there are fewer tourists and prices are a little lower. So visiting Albania in August felt like breaking our own rules. But Albania had been on our list for years,…
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Three day Fez to Marrakech desert tour: what to expect
THREE DAY FEZ TO MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR: WHAT TO EXPECT. When we told our riad host in Fez that we were about to take a tour to the Sahara, he laughed and asked, “Did you book it on Get Your Guide?” whilst pouring our morning tea. We told him yes,…
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Why Meknes is worth visiting + best things to do there
WHY MEKNES IS WORTH VISITING + BEST THINGS TO DO THERE. Meknes often gets overlooked on most Morocco itineraries. It sits quietly between Fez and Rabat, and is usually treated as a quick stop or a half-day trip at best. In fact, Meknes wasn’t on our original Morocco itinerary as…
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Where to stay in Fez + tips for picking accommodation
WHERE TO STAY IN FEZ + TIPS FOR PICKING ACCOMMODATION. Fez is one of the most fascinating cities in Morocco, but also one of the most overwhelming. With its vast, labyrinth of a medina, choosing where to stay can make a huge difference to how relaxing your trip us. Unlike…
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Fez or Marrakech: which should you visit?
FEZ OR MARRAKECH: WHICH SHOULD YOU VISIT? Marrakech and Fez are often considered as Morocco’s two essential cities when it comes to travelling. If you’re planning a first trip, chances are you’ll be deciding between them, or trying to work out how to fit both into your itinerary (as we…
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Fez City Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat & Drink + Top Tips
FEZ CITY GUIDE: WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO EAT & DRINK + TOP TIPS. I first visited Fez nearly 20 years ago, a fact which I am sure ages me. It was my first experience of Morocco, my first experience of North Africa and, actually, come to think of it,…
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Three days in Marrakech for a first time visitor
HOW TO SPEND THREE WONDERFUL DAYS IN MARRAKECH FOR A FIRST TIME VISITOR. Marrakech is a city that can feel completely overwhelming at first. It is loud, colourful and chaotic at times. Throw in loads of Instagram influencers telling you where you ‘must visit’ in Marrakech. And for a first…
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11 great things to do in Gueliz
11 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN GUELIZ, MARRAKECH’s NEW TOWN. When most people think of Marrakech, they picture the medina. The souks, the riads, the narrow alleyways, and the chaos of Jemaa el-Fnaa. But there is another side to the city that feels completely different. Gueliz, Marrakech’s modern district, is…
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Majorelle Gardens Marrakech: what you need to know before visiting
MAJORELLE GARDENS MARRAKECH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING. Majorelle Gardens is one of Marrakech’s most famous attractions, and for many people, it sits high on the must-visit list. With its bold blue walls, exotic plants, and Yves Saint Laurent connection, it is easy to see why. We visited…