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Ouarzazate City in Morocco

Ouarzazate, nicknamed The door of the desert, is a city and capital of Ouarzazate Province in Drâa-Tafilalet region of south-central Morocco in the middle of a bare plateau south of the High Atlas Mountains. In the past, Ouarzazate was a crossroad for African traders seeking to reach northern cities in Morocco and Europe. During the […]

Hotel Riad Ksar Ighnda

On the edge of the desert at Ouarzazate on a setting of natural beauty, Hotel RIAD KSAR IGHNDA opens its doors for you onto the Atlas Mountains. I stopped here on the Road to Desert • Morocco to have lunch after visiting the UNESCO listed site of Aït Benhaddou nearby. In the village of Aït Benhaddou, you will come across Berbers, […]

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Aït Benhaddou village in Morocco

Aït Benhaddou is a mud brick village on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains that climbs up the side of a hill like giant sandcastles, in Ouarzazate province, southern Morocco. Aït Benhaddou is an ighrem (fortified city or palace in English, ksar in Arabic), along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in […]

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Atlas Mountains of Africa

The Atlas Mountains stretches around 2,500 km (1,600 miles) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. It separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The range’s highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas mountains are primarily inhabited by Berber populations. The Atlas was […]

Exotic Lines Travels • MOROCCO

Exotic Lines Travels provides private trips from Marrakech all over Morocco. Exotic Lines Travels can help you personalize your trip according to your preferences and itinerary with experience and knowledge to help you plan your stay. I did the private three days to Merzouga desert edge of Erg Chebbi. On the 1st day leave Marrakech and cross the Atlas Mountains passing […]

What is Riad?

A riad is a large traditional Moroccan house or palace built around a central courtyard or interior garden, often converted into a hotel. The word riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, Arabic: رياض‎‎, ryad. Traditionally riads were inward focused, which allowed for family privacy and protection from the weather in Morocco. This inward […]

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Tel Aviv Pride 2016

Tel Aviv Pride is an annual, week-long series of events in Tel Aviv that celebrate Israel‘s LGBT community life, scheduled during the second week of June, as part of the international observance of Gay Pride Month. The most-attended event is Pride Parade which is the largest in the Middle East. Tel Aviv was the first […]

Mendeli Street Hotel

Mendeli Street Hotel is a stylish and modern upscale hotel just minutes away from the Tel Aviv beaches. Superb rooms, modern design, simplicity – Mendeli Street Hotel is one of the most elegant boutique hotels I have ever stayed! Immediately from the entrance, you can see the upscale attention to detail, with unique furnishings which carries on as […]

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Tel Aviv-Yafo

The “White City”, Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second-most populous city in Israel, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, situated on the Mediterranean coastline. Tel Aviv is the fifth-most-visited city in the Middle East and Africa, known as “the city that never sleeps” and a “party capital” due to its thriving nightlife, young atmosphere and famous […]

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Little town of Bethlehem

The “little town” of Bethlehem, attracts pilgrims worldwide to the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world, as the birthplace of Jesus. Bethlehem is a Palestinian city located in the central West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority, about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of the Old City of Jerusalem. Revered by […]

Eyal Hotel

Eyal Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 10-minute walk of the walled old city of Jerusalem. Eyal Hotel is opened in 2014 and offers modernly furnished accommodation with free WiFi access. Perks include hot/cold buffet breakfast daily and WiFi. There’s also a rooftop terrace – which has lounge chairs for sunbathing but […]

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The Old City of Jerusalem

The Old City of Jerusalem is a holy place to three religions – Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The City of Gold, as it has come to be known in Hebrew. Located in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown far beyond the Old City’s boundaries. The walled area of Jerusalem, […]

P10 Samui

P10 Samui is a 12 room hotel just a 5-minute drive from Samui Airport with modern duplex rooms with direct pool access. Stylish with plenty of space. Excellent stay with this multi-floor room, with a living room and shower on the first floor, with floor to ceiling glass windows, direct access to the pool which extends […]

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Koh Tao – Thailand

Koh Tao (Ko Tao), literally Turtle Island, is an island off the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand geared towards diving tourists more than backpackers on a budget and offers both basic through luxury accommodation. Historically Koh Tao was once a detention place for political prisoners similar to Koh Tarutao in Satun Province. In 1933 the […]

Chintakiri Resort

Chintakiri Resort is a great choice for a stay in Koh Tao. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden, and rooms offer balconies or patios and refrigerators. A wonderful hill-top […]

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Here fishy fishy

Here fishy fishy fishy… snorkeling in the sea off Ko Tao in Thailand, with GoPro in hand Krzysztof sets out to film his experience unknowingly the audio would also be recorded. The clear waters are perfect for witnessing the sea life below the waves, true of the waters along the coast of Koh Tao in […]