Mosque in Fes,
Photo used with permission. Courtesy of Adolf Boluda on flickr
Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to. ~Alan Keightley
Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken. ~Frank Herbert
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. ~Marcel Proust
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Dear Fellow Travellers,
I mean you. Yes-YOU!
What are you doing this October 29th to November 6th?
Want to go for a magic carpet ride?
I'm inviting you, fellow experiencer-(who loves to wander the world, and see it with new eyes) to discover a most beautiful land with me. I'm speaking of Morocco, that North African country that boasts the highest peak-Jebel Toubkal-and the imperial cities of Marrakesh and Fes, and more.
Would it interest you to see this ancient mystical place with 'like-minded' women- women like YOU who enjoy the beauty of language, culture, architecture, food & history?
Now I clearly remember being a small girl, and being fascinated by the world of magic carpets, camels, and desert. I knew in my heart I would want to travel there one day, though my 'little girl heart' didn't know how or when I'd do such a thing. So you could say that travelling to Morocco has actually been a childhood dream of mine! Now I still possess the childlike heart of my youth-it is full of wonder, awe and joy for all new places on the map. (I've got a pin waiting patiently to be stuck in a map here.)
Imagine us there for a moment...camped one night under the twinkly stars in the desert amidst the world's biggest sand dunes. There will be nights with belly dancers to entertain us as we sip our mint tea, delicious Moroccan food that we will learn how to prepare ourselves, and we'll photograph/journal the spice markets & souks & kasbahs!! (Shopping is permitted too, of course. For those who enjoy that sort of thing!)
We'll stay in luxury hotels in Fes, Rabat, Marrakech, Casablanca and Ouarzazate. In Ouarzazate we'll stay at Le Berbere Palace. In Casablanca, we'll stay at Golden Tulip Farah. There is so much to see-so much to experience. I really want you to join me on this trip! There are unwritten chapters of our lives left to write; new pages to turn, new sensory journeys to take. Why not write the next chapter of your story with me & we'll walk (and photograph) the road together. Or perhaps we'll go by camel. The choice is yours.
Debbie Ross of the Women's Travel Network has hired me (and I'm most honoured) to be a Tour Leader for her well established Women's Travel Network. First order of business; is to ensure a lovely and inspired group of women enjoy their time in Morocco.
Magical Morocco!
{Click to sign up for this travel experience of a lifetime.}
This journey is for those who desire seeing new places, who love to learn & grow as a person, and love the company of others who seek the same. If that appeals to you-and you like travelling to new and wondrous places seeking out new life experiences...this is the unique trip you need to take this year.
I will be featuring Morocco in a few upcoming posts both here and over at Gypsy Girl's Guide, to whet our appetite for the trip-and to feed the imaginations of those who've already signed up. (Don't worry, there are a few spaces left!) Perhaps you are a painter, a sculptor, a poet or a photographer-or maybe you just like to live life to the fullest and squeeze out all it's empirical goodness...it is my hope to give you food for thought and fuel for your art or your journey. I hope you will join me for this trip to Magical Morocco!
Yours,
Gillian
xo
Sounds like such fun! And with you at the helm, a wondrous adventure! xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | March 02, 2011 at 05:20 AM
Don't leave without me!
I've been once and can't wait to go again.
xx
Posted by: ~Sheila~ | March 02, 2011 at 06:33 PM
wish I could.... maybe italy someday :)
Posted by: jen | March 03, 2011 at 09:42 AM
This sounds like a spectacular trip! If only I could afford to travel all the time. One big adventure is my goal and it has already been sent and moving forward toward an April departure to Thailand.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 03, 2011 at 01:27 PM
gillian, we are heading to morocco the second week of september. my third visit but first in over 30 years. cannot wait.
Posted by: margie | March 04, 2011 at 04:49 PM
OHHHH!! Dreamy! It is going to be such an adventure, wish I could go. One day I will get on a plane, maybe ;) I used to travel with my parents, so much. And then one day, simply stopped. But if I ever get my wings back, it's with you that I am makin' the trek with!! Love you Gilly!! ~ Vanessa
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | March 04, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Good for you a tour leader.
What a fun and slightly mysterious adventure
that should be. Will go check the links.
Posted by: gemma | March 04, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Sounds wonderful! Have nothing but fun!
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