{"id":17213,"date":"2026-10-29T09:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/?p=17213"},"modified":"2026-10-29T09:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:13:14","slug":"rephrase-the-same-5-beautiful-less-travelled-sites-by-mel-in-a-different-way-no-more-than-118-characters-as-if-you-were-a-native-american-speaker-as-expert-on-content-creation-and-dont-talk-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/rephrase-the-same-5-beautiful-less-travelled-sites-by-mel-in-a-different-way-no-more-than-118-characters-as-if-you-were-a-native-american-speaker-as-expert-on-content-creation-and-dont-talk-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Rephrase the same 5 Beautiful, Less-Travelled Sites (By Mel) in a different way no more than 118 characters, as if you were a native American speaker as expert on content creation and dont talk about yourself or your experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I met Mel and her husband, Armando, during their van trip around Morocco<\/a>. They are American-Italian couple also known as Westfalia Digital Nomads<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They are very inspiring people. Mel is a writer and Armando is a video master. During their 3-month trip they captured many stunning places in photos and shared interesting observations about Morocco on their Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They both are very good observers and off-the-beaten-path travellers, thus I am super happy to introduce them to you.<\/p>\n

Let me leave you reading Mel\u2019s article about the less-travelled sites in Morocco. Perfect for backpackers, digital nomads and vanlifers!<\/p>\n

Morocco hadn\u2019t been on our travel bucket list. It was always a possible and a logical, once we\u2019d finished touring Portugal, but it wasn\u2019t a \u2018must.\u2019 We weren\u2019t exactly sure what to expect, beyond the stereotypical markets of Marrakech or the camel tours.<\/p>\n

Morocco managed to both surprise and delight us much more than we could have imagined. We drove along the coastal seaside; we spent nights in some of the most stunning places we\u2019ve ever been; we stayed on a mountaintop, next to lakes, in the desert and near oases.<\/p>\n

Most of these aren\u2019t tourist spots, but all of them were breath taking. And we were able to reach them all in our T4 van.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re driving across Morocco in a van, RV or even by car, these are 5 spots you won\u2019t want to miss:<\/p>\n

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A\u00eft-Benhaddou is close to Ouarzazate, the \u2018Moroccan Hollywood,\u2019 and has also been used in many films because of it\u2019s gorgeous, ancient setting. It\u2019s also a UNESCO Heritage site.<\/p>\n

The town gives you a sense of rich history and the surrounding countryside is just as breathtaking:<\/p>\n

\"ait<\/p>\n

\"ouirgane<\/p>\n

Ouirgane was an accidental gem we came across, close to Marrakesh. We always try to park near water and Google Maps directed us here. The goats were definitely a plus. Grin.<\/p>\n

There is a small village nearby, with a Thursday souk, if you\u2019re in the mood for a local experience. I should warn you: it\u2019s not easy to find parking, with the steep incline into the lake.<\/p>\n

\"larache<\/p>\n

Larache is in northern Morocco and was one of the first places we stayed. There was a quiet spot across from the town (with a parking fella) with a great view.<\/p>\n

The only downside: the beach was pretty much covered in garbage. Morocco isn\u2019t known for it\u2019s recycling, and in fact we had some trouble finding garbage bins most places.<\/p>\n

\"Larashe\"\/<\/p>\n

Armando (my husband) had a lot of excess energy and decided to clean the beach. You can see his video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Barrage<\/p>\n

Barrage El Mansour Eddahbi was another one of our water surprises. The view was fantastic (especially the sunset\/sunrise) and we didn\u2019t have goats this time. We had camels. Which was even cooler.<\/p>\n

\"Barrage You can\u2019t have a more \u2018Moroccan experience\u2019 than waking up with your first coffee and camel watching. Grin. This is also a popular area for bird-watchers, apparently.<\/p>\n

Tafraoute<\/a>: The Painted Rocks<\/h2>\n

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The Painted Rocks were just what we needed: wide open spaces, a glorious landscape and serious silence. It\u2019s just a large area without regulated parking- and some of the most stellar visuals Morocco has to offer.<\/p>\n

The story behind the painted rocks: in 1984, a Belgian artist named Jean Veran<\/a> painted some of the rock formations with a vivid blue. Some are quite small, some are gigantic, and the combination with the natural rusty reds and sage greens is amazing.<\/p>\n

This is one place I\u2019ll always recommend for visitors to Morocco to check out. It\u2019s also great for day hikes and quad or motorcycle trips. Nearby Tafraout<\/a> has a souk Wednesdays, where you can load up on fresh fruit and veg.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re looking for something different while driving across Morocco, try to check out these 5 beautiful, less travelled sites.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for ancient history, unforgettable landscapes or peaceful surroundings, these are some of Morocco\u2019s best hidden gems.<\/p>\n

What about you? Have you visited any of these places when driving across Morocco? Are there any places you\u2019d add to my list? Let me know in the comments below!<\/p>\n

Did you enjoy Mel\u2019s suggestions? Follow Westfalia Digital Nomads<\/a> for more!<\/p>\n

Their Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also read Mel\u2019s (very useful) guide to driving in Morocco here<\/a>. Photo credit: Westfalia Digital Nomads<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/p>\n

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