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Kevin Dyck
Tunisia Sahara Nomad Guides

A Night with the Nomads in the Tunisian Sahara Desert

7 years old and off on a Sahara adventure Camping in the Sahara desert is easily one of our family’s favourite things to do.  Our daughter still has vivid memories of the times that daddy...
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Morocco Souk

A Souq of Surprises

North African souq or souk (markets) are fabulous places to experience the authentic culture of this region… Excitement and energy are par for the course and it’s easy to get swept up in the drama...
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Mystery in the Sahara Dunes

Oh… the allover awe-inspiring mystery of the Sahara dunes… No trip to Southern Tunisia is complete without a visit to Ksar Ghilane.  I admit I was skeptical.  We turned our little blue box-on-wheels car south...
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3 Tips for Traveling with Children

You’re wondering if it’s really worth the effort to travel with your little ones..??  IT IS!!  North African culture places a high value on little people and their presence with you will likely win you...
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From Islands to Cities…

There’s no doubt about it… things just have a different feel on an island. After years living in Fes, Morocco, I still find myself marveling at the significant differences between life there then and here...
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Quad ride in the desert

Family Travel in Morocco… Why Bother??

“Five times the work, 10 times the blessing…”  This has consistently been my response to people inquiring about family travel in Morocco or living abroad with children!  I will not lie to you, if you...
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Couscous

Unbelievable that this pasta the size of a needle head can cause such an ecstatic culinary experience… Whether it’s pronounced ‘ksks’, ‘seksu’ or ‘kuskusi’, any trip to North Africa would be incomplete without at least...
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Kairaouine Mosque in Fes

Kairaouine Mosque in Fes, Morocco

The Kairaouine Mosque (Djemaa el Kairaouine) in Fes is the second-largest mosque in Morocco after the new Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. The Kairaouine Mosque has two minarets: the original one and the Burj an-Naffara...
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Dining Out in Fez, Morocco: 3 Excellent Restaurants

Fes is a dynamic center of tradition well-known for its spectacular and lively atmosphere and rich history.Here’s the list of the 3 best spots to try fine Moroccan dining in the city and taste traditional...
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To Make a House a Home

“Can you imagine actually LIVING here?”  I mean REALLY, truly- this stone room camouflaged into the side of this hill… calling it your HOME??  We’re withing a couple of months of being able to call...
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First Impressions

“It’s gonna be a ‘mergency!!” declared five year old M as our airplane seemed to drop hundreds of feet at a time on our final descent into the Tunis airport.  She wasn’t the only one...
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Snowy Atlas Mountains in Morocco

This CAN’T be Africa!

Morocco simply must be one of the most environmentally diverse little countries on earth… Prepare to experience a lot of ‘This CAN’T be Africa’ moments! When thinking about North Africa it isn’t difficult to conjure...
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