The Ruins of Volubilis: worth the visit?

The Ruins of Volubilis: worth the visit?

Volubilis was one of the most surprising finds on our tour through Morocco.  Roman ruins in North Africa! Who knew? The ruins of Volubilis are really interesting though and definitely worth visiting.   What is Volubilis? Volubilis is an important archaeological...
Is Ait Ben Haddou worth visiting?

Is Ait Ben Haddou worth visiting?

It is miles from anywhere and quite a trek to reach, so one has to ask: is it worth visiting Ait Ben Haddou? The short answer is yes. Make the trip! We visited Ait Ben Haddou as part of a trip through Morocco, but it is possible to take a day trip from places like...
Camping in the Sahara Desert

Camping in the Sahara Desert

Camping in the Sahara Desert was the absolute highlight of our trip to Morocco. What is it like to camp in the Sahara? I can only say that it was a fabulous experience and I would not have missed it for the world. Imagine, a moonlit camel trek over the sand dunes to a...
Little Petra: Jordan’s hidden gem

Little Petra: Jordan’s hidden gem

Everyone has heard of Petra in Jordan and this is the number one attraction in the country. Petra is phenomenal, an absolute must-see. But what about Little Petra, the miniature version of this fabulous historic site?  Is it worth visiting Little Petra? This is the...
Machaerus, the fortress of Herod the Great

Machaerus, the fortress of Herod the Great

Machaerus, also known as Mukawir, is an archeological site in Jordan. In truth, there is not a lot of it left, so one has to ask: Is it worth visiting Machaerus? Well, if you have any interest in biblical history, the answer is a resounding yes. Imagine standing on...