One of the popular excursions from Arusha is a trip to Moshi. I went with a group of 10 other IVHQ volunteers on a 2-day Moshi trip. We booked through Tanzania Host Experience and each paid $95 USD. We left on Saturday morning at 6:30AM and arrived back in Arusha Sunday afternoon around 3PM. Michael... Continue Reading →
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. It is composed of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 20 miles off the coast of the mainland. It consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island referred to as Zanzibar) and Pemba Island. The capital is Zanzibar City. Its historic center... Continue Reading →
When booking a safari in Tanzania, you should do your research in order to get the best price. Majority of the guides are offering the exact same packages, but will vary in prices. For example, Tanzania Host Experience (partners with IVHQ and Tanzania Volunteer Experience) charge a ton compared to other companies. They know that... Continue Reading →
Day 1: Marrakesh We arrived at our riad (hotel) where we were greeted with tea and bread. We then started our day at the Majorelle Gardens. This garden was created over the course of forty years by French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962). The park is one of the top attractions of Marrakesh; it has many... Continue Reading →
High Atlas Mountains Village of Ait Ben Haddou Village of Ait Ben Haddou Snake Charmer Camels Market Village of Ait Ben Haddou Village of Ait Ben Haddou Movies/TV Shows that were filmed in the village of Ait Ben Haddou View from the top of the village overlooking where the desert and mountains meet. Dades Valley... Continue Reading →
Our Riad Majorelle Gardens Majorelle Gardens Majorelle Gardens Medersa Ben Youssef Lantern Souk El Badi Palace Inside El Badi Palace Kasbah Mosque Jemaa el-Fnaa Koutoubia Mosque Spices Souk Saadian Tombs Main Square Snake Charmer The riads welcome you with tea and bread. Riad terrace Moroccan Breakfast