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What a DREAM this outdoor restaurant was! It was s

What a DREAM this outdoor restaurant was! It was such a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.

The restaurant is set in a courtyard and you can easily miss the entrance from the street. We actually missed it ourselves and had to backtrack and that’s when we finally noticed a guy guiding people into a small hallway.

Once you enter though, you are greeted with a beautiful secret garden-esqe restaurant. There’s actually 3 levels to the restaurant but I think I like the ground floor the most.

The restaurant is definitely Instagram-worthy but the two food options that we got weren’t particularly that great to be honest. There were a lot of people dining and it’s a super popular place so maybe it was just the items we chose.

What do you think? Would you still want to try it out?

#lejardinmarrakech #lejardin #marrakechrestaurant #lejardinrestaurant #visitmarrakech

If you want champagne when you’re doing your lux

If you want champagne when you’re doing your luxury shopping in Paris, make sure to go after 12 noon!

I never noticed that luxury stores just don’t offer it to you at all times of the day, but in my most recent Paris trip, a store actually told me that they don’t serve it u til noon!

Which is funny because I’ve definitely been in stores where they’ve served it to me beforehand.

But just to be safe, if you are planning to but luxury goods in Paris and want the full royal treatment (aka champagne), it’s better to go after 12:00 pm noon.

#luxuryshopping #parisshopping #champagneshopping #designershopping #champagnemakesmehappy

Still thinking about F1 Las Vegas? Well, good news

Still thinking about F1 Las Vegas? Well, good news is that everything is super affordable right now!

I did a little bit of research and found flights and hotels that you can still book on points and miles. This is kind of crazy compared to last year, when everything cost an arm and a leg.

Well, this year looks like a better opportunity for you to have the F1 experience and do it within breaking the bank.

If you have Alaska Airline miles, flights are super cheap into Las Vegas starting at 4,500 miles.

For hotels, you can stay off-strip at the Rio Las Vegas for only 12,000 points a night.

If you want to stay on the strip, you can either use Wyndham points and stay at a Caesar’s property starting 30,000 points a night.

Or you can stay at an MGM property for as little as 34,000 Marriott points for the weekend (Friday and Saturday)!

F1 tickets start out at $99 for single day passes!

This year is definitely more affordable last year so if you’re itching to go, make sure to book soon!

#f1lasvegas #travelhack #lasvegasstrip #lasvegasdeals #pointsandmiles #lasvegasgrandprix

You wouldn’t believe how many amazing rooftop re

You wouldn’t believe how many amazing rooftop restaurants there are in Marrakech!

It’s absolutely a must if you are visiting Marrakech. It’s a great way to get away from the traffic of the medina and into a more zen-like place.

Below are my Top 4 Rooftop Restaurants in Marrakech (in no particular order)

1. Kabana: Very cute garden-like rooftop. Extremely popular and gets very crowded. If you don’t like sitting right next to people or cigarette smoke, this is probably not for you. But if you don’t mind those things, this place is very popular place.

2. Dardar Rooftop: GORGEOUS restaurant especially with all of the beautiful hanging lamps. Also, fun musical performers come out and play traditional Moroccan instruments.

3. Nobu Marrakech Rooftop: Tired of tagine and couscous? Well, look no further than Nobu! We were tired of Morocco food and wanted sushi but wanted to eat at a reputable establishment so we chose Nobu. It also doesn’t hurt that they have a massive rooftop patio and fire dancers at night.

4. Terrasse des épices: Kind of got lost here because the entrance is actually off the street and in a little shopping plaza. Once we got there though, the rooftop was amazing. Had plenty of room and different types of seating arrangements.

#rooftopbars #marrakechrooftops #marrakechbynight #visitmarrakech #marrakechrestaurant

This coffee shop was seriously the cutest! We were

This coffee shop was seriously the cutest! We were wandering around the souks and randomly came across this beautiful coffee shop.

The place is actually part of a huge restaurant that I believe gets pretty popular for sunset and dinner since there’s a second floor with a rooftop view. But I spoke to one of the employees and they said they built the coffee bar on the first floor to hope to get more day business.

The moment you walk in, you felt like you enter a secret magical place. The coffee bar definitely got my attention and I hope they end up doing well. I would ABSOLUTELY go there again.

Definitely recommend going there for a cup of coffee or a mid-day break. It’s also a really beautiful place. You won’t regret it!

📍Kosybar
Place des Ferblantiers, Marrakesh, Morocco

Four Seasons Marrakech Room Tour! Thinking about s

Four Seasons Marrakech Room Tour! Thinking about staying here? Well, I got you!

Here’s a quick tour of our room that we got at the Four Seasons Marrakech. I was staying with a friend so we got the Two Twin Bed Room.

The room itself was super spacious and the beds were a DREAM! Now this is what I think a luxury hotel room should look like 👀

Would you want to stay here?

#fourseasonsmarrakech #luxuryhotelrooms #luxuryhotelsoftheworld #luxuryhoteldesign #fourseasonshotel

Did YOU know that Sahara actually meant “desert?

Did YOU know that Sahara actually meant “desert?” Yep! Just found that out myself. Sahara or ṣaḥrā is the Arabic word for desert.

How could we come all the way to Morocco and not visit the Sahara, right? It was such a beautiful place but it was TOO hot to bear during the day hours.

It took almost 9 hours to reach Erg Chebbi by car from Fez and then we had to take these camels to get to our campsite.

It was a super long day of traveling, but it was worth it to knock it off the bucket list! Would you consider going?

#sahara #ergchebbi #saharadesert #moroccotravel #moroccodesert #camelride

This was at the TOP of my list of things to do in

This was at the TOP of my list of things to do in Fez and it did not disappoint! This is Chouara Tannery and it’s the largest and oldest tannery in Fez.

The smell is so STRONG that the shop owners will give you mint to sniff so you don’t have to deal with the stench.

Fun fact: The smell is not from the dyes. The dyes are all natural. The smell is actually from pigeon poop! The poop contains ammonia that acts as a softening agent for the hides.

I actually ended up going twice. Once with a tour group which was in the mid-morning and another time in the evening when my friend arrived.

I got a different view both times so it was interesting to see. The time I went the tour group, it was so crowded and filled with other tours. The light was also really harsh so it wasn’t the greatest for pictures.

If you want to be able from the crowds and get some good pictures, I would go in the evening around 5:00-6:00 pm. That’s the time we went. You also probably won’t see people in the vats anymore but maybe that’s better?

If I were to do it again, I would try and see if I could go early in the morning before the tours or if not, I know around 6:00 pm is pretty good too.

#feztannery #chouaratannery #fezmorocco #tannery #moroccotravel

These are my Top 5 things to do while visiting Fez

These are my Top 5 things to do while visiting Fez! This is also NOT A.I. and are my real personal experiences ❤️🇲🇦

1️⃣ Medina: You HAVE to visit this Medina! It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is one of the most intricate medinas in all of Morocco. They say that Google Map still hasn’t been able to map out all the alleys yet. Also, cars and motorcycles aren’t allow which make it for a more pedestrian-friendly experience.

2️⃣ Tannery: This is an absolute must do in Fez! I went to Chouara Tannery since it was a part of my tour. Amazing to see all the colors from the dyes. Also, that horrible smell isn’t from the dye… It’s from pigeon poop!🐪

3️⃣ Rooftop Bar: Morocco is not know for a drinking culture but we did find some amazing rooftop bars and restaurants while we were in Fes. Highly recommend Riad Fes as it sits on the highest point of the Medina. Definitely go during sunset so you can watch the city light up as well. 🌅

4️⃣ Stay at a Riad: You can probably stay in a riad in any Moroccan city but I feel like Fez has some of the best ones with beautiful courtyards in the middle. We stayed at Palais Amani which is a part of Hyatt and still can’t get over how beautiful it was. 🏰

5️⃣ Blue Gate: If you’re walking around the medina already, might as well stop by the iconic Blue Gate (Bab Boujloud). It’s a great photo spot but if it’s seriously out of your way, it’s something you can probably skip. 📸

#TravelMorocco #VisitFes #fesmedina #fezmedina #SoloTravel #fezmorocco

Just checked in to the beautiful Palais Amani hote

Just checked in to the beautiful Palais Amani hotel and what a dream this place is. The center courtyard is the most serene garden I’ve ever been in and it’s literally right outside our room. The birds you hear chirping are the actual sounds of the hotel (not part of the music).

Palais Amani is part of Mr. and Mrs. Smith hotels which is now a part of the World of Hyatt program. We could have booked this room on points but the cash rate was a better deal than redeeming on points.

Nothing could have prepared me for how beautiful the courtyard was though! I mean I practically felt like Snow White lol.

#palaisamani #mrandmrssmith #worldofhyatt #hyatt #besthotels #fesmorocco

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