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Morocco - Marrakech

I had never been to Africa before, and the prospect of arriving in Marrakech, at night, after a brief stop at Casablanca, was thrilling. The airport is hardly luxurious, and before long the dry heat began to make itself felt as we waited in line to have our passport stamped.

Morocco - Marrakech

For those wanting a city break with a little more spice Marrakech is perfect. It is a vibrant, tantalizing blend of North African, Middle Eastern and European cultures which arouses all the senses. Stroll through the souqs to find craftsmen making traditional silver jewellery, ornate leather slippers and wooden toys. Then for the brave...

Morocco - Marrakech

Marrakech – the streets have no name, the maps are a picture of noodle soup and the whole city is an assault on all the senses.

Single-serving friends pop up around every corner and yet it seems that round the next bend there’s danger lurking.

Morocco - Marrakech, Toubkal, Essaouira

Despite having a good map it wasn’t until my third day in Marrakesh that I managed to navigate my way purposefully and accurately through the maze of alleys in the souks to reach everyone’s primary and ultimate destination the Jemaa el Fna square. But of course...

Morocco - The Rif and The Mediterranean

My chosen summer destination in 2006 was the Rif, an area of Morocco steeped in history and a site in modern times of transit and migration between Africa and Europe. The Rif stretches from the intense, profligate Tangier...

Stanfords helps Scoot to Africa

Stanfords is sponsoring a team of people who plan to ride from Scotland to Morocco and back on scooters to raise money for charity.
The 'Scoot to Africa’ team aim to raise £100,000 for Cancer Research...

The Anthony Sattin Interview - Travel and History Writer

Travelling between Marrakech and the High Atlas mountains in the company of Anthony Sattin, as part of a Travellers' Tales trip, our web editor got the chance to catch up with the distinguished author at the end of the week - finding out how it all began and why he is now teaching.

The Chris Stewart Interview

Chris Stewart, the drummer from Genesis' first album, is today better known as the witty author of Driving Over Lemons, A Parrot in the Pepper Tree and The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society. He visited Stanfords to reveal how to write travel books.

The John Simpson Interview

John Simpson, the renowned BBC world affairs editor,visited Stanfords in London to discuss his new book - Not Quite World’s End. John has graced our screens for 40 years in a career that has seen him reporting from the front line in various war-torn parts of the world...

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