Chronicles of an arrest and holiday time
As I sat on the train to Casablanca airport to meet my Dad, I envisioned many things—reunion joy, the familiar bear hug, perhaps even
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Reflecting in Tangier
These days of rest in Tangier compel me to delve into profound moments of reflection. Reflecting on the past, it feels nearly
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The Final Day
It's 6 am. The first rays of sun penetrate through the small window of my room along with the melody of the drops of the downpour that
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The Blue Stop
The gentle patter of rain echoes in the narrow alley outside my room. Little by little, it wakes me up from a slumber that has stretched for over 14 uninterrupted hours. Snug under my
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The rain, the wind and the flowers
After several days living within the bubble of Fes' medina, it's time to carry on. At this point, as I draw closer to
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Morocco Nicolás Marino 2 June 2016 marruecos , rif , fes , chefchaouen , africa , flowers , adventure , mountains , hills , bicycle , bicycle trail , bicycle touring
The maze
In strict terms, I could state that I'm spending my days in Fes. However, it's more honest to say that
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Beyond the Peaks of the Atlas
I could have easily stayed in that charming little town at the foot of the Todra Gorge indefinitely. Sipping mint tea, savouring tagine, and
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Morocco Nicolás Marino 25 May 2016 ifran , azrou , todra , khenfira , africa , magreb , morocco , bicycle touring , bicycle , adventure , high atlas , middle atlas
In-Between Gorges
When I take my days off in Ouarzazate, it feels like I've stepped into a story straight out of an Arabian tale. This city, situated on a plain at
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Morocco Nicolás Marino 20 May 2016 boulemane dades , africa , atlas , todra , tingrit , tinghir , Todra gorge , dades gorge , bicycle , adventure , bicycle touring , morocco , atlas range , tinghir valley
The Last Country
A few hours after leaving Tan Tan, an immense force seizes control of the bicycle. It's an utterly unexpected moment, leaving me
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