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A journey through North Africa in uncertain times

Everyday scenes: Casablanca was calm and carefree, despite the conflict raging elsewhere in the Middle East
Everyday scenes: Casablanca was calm and carefree, despite the conflict raging elsewhere in the Middle East

For years, I had longed to visit Morocco and Egypt to experience their ancient history. But when the opportunity finally came, it arrived at the wrong time.

My trip to Casablanca, Morocco, came with a sense of unease. It happened at a time when the world seemed to be holding its breath. At one point, the airspace was closed, making it harder to travel across continents.

We had discussions about the safest route to Casablanca, Morocco, and concluded that travelling through Egypt was safer compared to going through Qatar.

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