National Museum of Jewelry and Adornment (Musée National de la Parure) is located within the historic Kasbah of the Udayas (Oudayas) in Rabat, Morocco. Housed in the fully restored 17th-century palace built by Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, it showcases Morocco's rich history of craftsmanship, body adornment, and traditional attire.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
National Museum of Jewelry & Adornment, Rabat
Monday, October 12, 2026
Trip to Morocco - April 2026
The Discovery Tour to Morocco with Gate1 is an immersive journey blends nothern Morocco's mountain heritage with the imperial cities, ancient medians, and vast desert landscapes. With the gap between the Adriatic Countries trip and Morocco visit, we camea few days earlier to visit Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountain before joining the core circuit.
From the cobalt-washed alleys of Chefchaouen nestled in the Rif Mountains to the coastal charm of Essaouira and Casablanca, this journey across Morocco captured a breathtaking blend of culture, history, and dramatic landscapes. Beginning with the historic landmarks of Rabat, the trip ventured deep into the ancient medina of Fez before journeying into the vast golden dunes of the Sahara Desert around Erfoud. Continuing through the sweeping red rock formations of Dades Valley and into the vibrant energy, bustling souks, and historic palaces of Marrakech, the itinerary wrapped up along the Atlantic coast, offering a rich and comprehensive experience of Morocco's imperial cities, natural wonders, and timeless heritage.
Chefchaouen
- Chefchaouen City: Chefchaouen, known as Morocco's "Blue Pearl," is a picturesque mountain town famous for its striking cobalt-blue streets and tranquil, bohemian charm.
- The Blue Alleys of Chefchaouen: Winding through the heart of the city, the blue alleys of Chefchaouen create a serene, maze-like sanctuary bathed in endless shades of azure and cobalt
- Chouara Tannery, Fez: the largest and oldest traditional leather tannery in the world, operating continuously since the 11th century.
- Erfoud, Fossile Capital of The World: The region around Erfoud in eastern Morocco is world-famous as the "Fossil Capital of the World," situated over ancient Paleozoic seabeds that existed around 350 to 500 million years ago.
- Hotel Riad Salam Fes: An opulent traditional Moroccan hotel located in the historic medina of Fez
- La Tour Hassan Palace Hotel: Built around 1912-1914 during the French protectorate era, the hotel was designed to serve as a high-society residency and showcase luxury Moorish craftsmanship.
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V: Located in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a historic royal tomb and masterpiece of modern Alaouite architecture.
- Mercado de Rissani: Historically known as the ancient trade hub of Sijilmassa, Rissani hosts one of the largest and most authentic traditional souks/markets in southern Morocco
- Merzouga Sand Dunes: Home to massive, towering orange-red sand dunes reaching up to 150 meters high.
- National Museum of Jewelry & Adornment: Housed in the fully restored 17th-century palace built by Sultan Moulay Ismaïl, it showcases Morocco's rich history of craftsmanship, body adornment, and traditional attire.
- Rabat: The political and administrative capital of Morocco
- Todgha Oasis: A lush green river valley stretching 30 km (18.5 miles) along the Todgha River in southern Morocco, serving as the gateway to the 300-meter-high limestone cliffs of the Todra Gorge.
- Volubilis: Volubilis is an ancient Berber-Roman city located in northern Morocco near Meknes.
The Todgha Oasis Morocco
The Todgha (Tinghir) Oasis is a lush green river valley stretching 30 km (18.5 miles) along the Todgha River in southern Morocco, serving as the gateway to the 300-meter-high limestone cliffs of the Todra Gorge.
This oasis features over 100,000 date palms along with olive and fig orchards fed by traditional underground irrigation canals (khattara). Home to indigenous Amazigh (Berber) villages and earthen fortresses (ksour), it is a key hub for palm grove walks, rock climbing, and desert travel routes.
Ốc đảo Todgha (Tinghir) là một thung lũng với dòng sông xanh mướt kéo dài 30 km (18,5 dặm) dọc theo sông Todgha ở miền Nam Ma-rốc, đóng vai trò là cửa ngõ dẫn vào những vách đá vôi cao 300 mét của hẻm núi Todra Gorge.
Ốc đảo này có hơn 100.000 cây chà là cùng các khu vườn trồng ô liu và sung với nguồn nước đến từ hệ thống nước ngầm truyền thống (khattara). Là nơi sinh sống của người Amazigh (Berber) bản địa với những pháo đài bằng đất (ksour), nơi đây là điểm dừng chân quan trọng cho các hoạt động đi bộ xuyên rặng dừa, leo núi đá và các tuyến đường khám phá sa mạc.
Monday, October 5, 2026
2026 Photocard Set
In 2026, I am happy to introduce 9 new card sets from the following cities or countries:
- Chefchaouen, Morocco (2 sets),
- Croatia (2 sets),
- Adriatic Countries: Slovenia, Bosnia & Montenegro (2 sets),
- Cambodia (1 set)
- Abu Dhabi (1 set)
Each card set includes 8 individual cards with photo from my previous trips. Card set will be available in December for families and friends:
Chefchouen Card Set
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Chefchouen Water Color Card Set
The water color painting are created by Gemini from the actual photos
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Abu Dhabi Card Set
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Adriatic Countries Card Set #1
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Adriatic Card Set #2
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Valporaiso Card Set
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Croatia Card Set #1
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Croatia Card Set #2
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Cambodia Card Set
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Hotel Riad Salam Fes, Fez
Riad Salam Fes is an opulent traditional Moroccan hotel located in the historic medina of Fez (Fes el-Bali), Morocco. It serves as a classic example of restored Arab-Andalusian palace architecture created by uniting four historic family residences in the heart of Fez’s medina (Fes el-Bali).
- Originally constructed as an aristocratic private residence, the riad features a traditional inward-facing design centered around a grand open-air courtyard (patio). This layout was designed to offer privacy, protection from the desert heat, and a tranquil oasis away from the bustling medina alleys.
- The interior exhibits fine traditional Moroccan artisan work, including intricate hand-cut zellige mosaic tilework, carved plasterwork (stucco), sculpted cedarwood ceilings, and arabesque archways.
- The centerpiece of the hotel is its grand central courtyard, featuring a fountain surrounded by detailed tile patterns, marble flooring, and lush indoor greenery.
- Multi-tiered balconies lined with carved woodwork look down onto the main hall, beneath large perforated brass chandeliers that illuminate the space.
- Ban đầu được xây dựng làm dinh thự tư nhân của giới quý tộc, riad sở hữu thiết kế hướng nội truyền thống xoay quanh một nội uyền mở rộng trên vòm (patio). Bố cục này được thiết kế nhằm mang lại sự riêng tư, tránh cái nóng gay gắt và tạo ra một ốc đảo bình yên tách biệt khỏi những con ngõ nhộn nhịp của medina.
- Không gian nội thất thể hiện thủ công truyền thống tinh xảo của Morocco, bao gồm gạch khảm zellige được làm tỉ mỉ bằng tay, hoa văn thạch cao chạm khắc (stucco), trần gỗ tuyết tùng điêu khắc và các mái vòm họa tiết arabesque.
- Điểm nhấn của khách sạn là khu sân rộng lớn bên trong, nổi bật với đài phun nước được bao quanh bởi các họa tiết gạch tinh xảo, sàn đá cẩm thạch và cây xanh tươi tốt.
- Các ban công nhiều tầng được trang trí bằng các chi tiết gỗ chạm khắc nhìn xuống sảnh chính, bên dưới những chùm đèn đồng chạm khắc tỏa sáng khắp không gian.


























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