Morocco: Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

Find out why demand is high in this up-and-coming destination for TEFL teachers.
Looking beyond Western ideals of what makes a "modern" country.
August 11, 2009

Backgrounder: Morocco

With major European powers at its doorstep, Morocco has long had to cope with foreign interests as well as internal strife.
'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Babel,' and Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' were all shot in Morocco—the country has a certain mystique that has captivated the West. Simon Worsfold discovers what makes this desert country so special.
Albert Koehl finds that, in Morocco, being a conspirator is sometimes part of the fun.
Travel guiding is not a profession known for its six-figure salaries or pension benefits. In fact, sticking with it requires a certain passion. Pro guide Andy has it—and he's changing lives.
Tired of schlepping dead weight across the planet? Albert Koehl packs only ten things.

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