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Nick B
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Founder of @silverorange.com, team member of healthicons.org, helping with hardproblems.com, woodworker, and curious about everything.

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I visited the beautiful old towns of Sefrou and Bahlil today. Sefrou had a wonderful market taking over the entire downtown.
A man sleeps in the sun on a chair in front of a yellow wall. Beautiful pink doors and arches in the town of Sefrou. The fortress walls of Sefrou. The old wall and market stalls in the town of Sefrou.
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Drove north toward Fez. Visited an ruin of a mosque on a hilltop, then explored Aguelmam Azegza National Park and saw wild monkeys (Barberry Apes?), lots of sheepherders, and just beauty all around me.
Posing in front of the ruins of الزاوية الدلائية A wild monkey sits in a patch of sunlight in Aguelmam Azegza National Park A sheepherder with his flock in Aguelmam Azegza National Park My way is blocked by a huge cedar tree that fell across the road.
February 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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I hiked up “The Cathedral Imsfrane” today - a large rock formation in the High Atlas. The day started with thick fog concealing everything, and then it started lifting, coming in waves of fog that half hid the mountain.
“The Cathedral Imsfrane” - a large rock formation in the High Atlas View from inside a cave out toward the mountainous landscape. A self-portrait at the summit with a signpost indicating the height of the mountain. A dramatic view of the landscape of mountains and the valley and the clouds.
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Truly discovered the #HighAtlas! I’ve had some amazing days in Morocco so far, but yesterday was truly EPIC. Started in high valley surrounded by mountains, and then climbed up up up a mountain pass. Deep snow, barely passable. Huge mountains all around. Then down to “The Cathedral” mountain.
A mountain pass cut into the cliffs in the High Atlas Mountains: Aghanbou N'Maskou. A snow covered peak in the High Atlas Mountains. The impressive “Cathedral” rock formation. Known as “Imsfrane” locally. A mountain pass with deep snow high up in the Atlas Mountains.
February 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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My route through Morocco continues high up into the Atlas Mountains. Started at the Iminifri Natural Bridge (the road goes right over a huge cavern) then ascended to near Massif M'goun (4068m tall).
A group of women walk along the road in front of an incredible mountain backdrop. My reflection in a mirrored door at the dinosaur footprints area. The mountain valley around Massif M'goun with the Kasbah M'goun in the middle. A white stork flies in the sky.
February 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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On my last day in Marrakech I went to the African Art Fair and saw such amazing contemporary African art. Such a magical city and combining that with art took it over the top.
A painting of an African mother nursing a white baby with her dress extending off the canvas onto the floor. Self-reflection in a mirror at the African Art Fair in Marrakech. Self-portrait wearing a fez hat at the Loft Art Gallery in Marrakech. Portrait at the stunning La Mamounia Hotel in Marrakech.
February 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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The last two days involved visiting the #JardinMajorelle, YSL Museum, and then disappearing into the Agafay Desert.
Black and white photo in front of plants at the Jardin Majorelle Me posing in front of the YSL logo at the YSL Museum The blue buildings surrounded by plants at the Jardin Majorelle Agafay Desert hills with the Atlas Mountains in the distance
February 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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#Marrakech Day 2: exploring the islamic architecture of Medersa Ben Yousef, finding local handicrafts (new scarf), discovering the quirky dolls of the Musée de l’Élégance Marocaine, and stepping back in time with the photos of the House of Photography in Marrakech.
Self portrait wearing a new scarf I purchased in the streets of Marrakech A view through a stereoscope of a snake handler in the market in Marrakech from the late 19th century. Black and white photo of a store selling tea pots in the souk. The dolls wearing traditional costumes in the Musée de l’Élégance Marocaine
February 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Arrived in #Marrakech yesterday. What a hustle bustle compared to the countryside. So beautiful though and so much to explore.
A sunset view over the roofs of the souk toward the main mosque. Smoke from a fire just off of the main square. All of the brass lights in a part of the souk dedicated to lighting. Outside the souk sellers are hawking colored clothing.
January 31, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Another day, another adventure. I rode up a steep mountain pass from Aït Benhaddou up to the outskirts of Marrakech. Along the way I stopped at a very old and remote salt mine and was shown around by an active miner.
Salt crystals held in the hand of a salt miner. A black and white landscape shot of a mountain valley with high snow covered peaks in the distance. A view from inside the salt mine to outside with a miner visible. My motorbike at the edge of a snowdrift high up on a mountain pass.
January 29, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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Drove across central #Morocco today along the south side of the Atlas Mountains (I’ll cross them again tomorrow). Saw a huge solar array, visited #AtlasStudios film sets, and finished the day at the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Ouarzazate Solar Power Station with its mirrors reflecting the sun onto a central tower. Me behind the wheel of a green bus at Atlas Studios The red mud walls of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Black and white photo of an movie set of an Egyptian temple at Atlas Studios.
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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The oasis town of #Skoura was a wonderful surprise. I knew very little about it before arriving, but discovered an incredible restored #Kasbah (Amridil), palm groves, extremely friendly people, and such good vibes everywhere.
Me with a local outside the Kasbah Amridil Vibrant colors of sunset over the Kasbah Amridil The casbah of Skoura The pottery studio with the master potter.
January 28, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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A day of canyons: Todgha Gorge to the Dadés Gorge.
January 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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I hiked high up into the mountains around the Todgha Gorge today. Got some amazing views of the High Atlas mountains, met some mountain camels, and just enjoyed being far out into nature.
A view of the High Atlas mountains. The red rock cliffs of the Gorges du Todgha Two mountain camels high up in the High Atlas mountains. A nomad and my guide chat in a mountain pass.
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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More epic #Morocco! 🇲🇦

Left #ErgChebbi dunes on my morning camel, then drove through my first ever #sandstorm (cue Darude)!! It was wild and very windy and I got sand in my teeth. Visited #GaraMedouar (الجبل المدور) which felt totally post-apocalyptic in the storm. Met some other cool riders too!
Camels braving it out in a sandstorm on a high desert plain. Meeting some new motorcycle friends at a restaurant at lunch. Me and my motorcycle high on the rim of Gara Medouar crater. Gara Medouar crater with a sandstorm clouding the sky.
January 24, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Today I got to fulfill a childhood dream. I remember wanting to visit the Sahara and ride a camel since I read #NationalGeographic as a young kid. This afternoon I arrived in Erg Chebbi on the far western edge of the Sahara. The dunes are stunningly coral colored.
The beautiful sand of the Erg Chebbi dunes with four camels riding along the crest of a dune. Posing with 2 camel sculptures across the road near Erg Chebbi dunes. View of a camel train on the vast Erg Chebbi dune system Me on my camel whose name is Joseph.
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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What an epic day riding through the #Atlas Mountains in #Morocco. I descended down through the high mountain plain into Missour and then up over the pass at Tizi n'Talghamt and then down into the #Ziz valley.
An old broken-down casbah in the foreground with the snow covered Atlas Mountains in the background. The town of Er-Rich الريش with people going back/forth to the market. My motorcycle placed in front of a concrete cube out on the mountain plain with the Atlas Mountains in the distance. An older woman with a donkey carrying branches
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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I’ve left #Malaga and am now in Africa! Well… I took a 6 hour ferry to the the Spanish enclave of #Melilla on the coast of #Morocco. Tomorrow I’ll cross the border and enter Morocco to begin exploring!
A sunset over the Mediterranean with vibrant orange light and very dark blue waves. Black and white photo of a large ferry getting ready to leave the dock with its ramp down. View out of the round window of the ferry toward the coast of Malaga with pretty buildings along the seashore. My red motorcycle getting strapped down into the hold of the ferry by a worker.
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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We went “hiking” on this trail called the #CaminitoDelRey which is mostly suspended over a gorge. It used to be the access for a 1905 dam that was built there, but is now a tourist attraction. Such a stunning location with beautiful views.
Selfie of PZ and I wearing protective helmets as we do the hike. A pipe bridge crosses the gorge while the walkway snakes along the right side high above the river. The Caminito Del Rey walking path which is a boardwalk suspended from the walls of a canyon. A river flows far below. The path crosses back and forth along a sharp bend in the gorge.
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Our visit to #Granada was a blast. Here are some favourite little vignettes from today.
My distorted and colourful reflection in the lens of a telescope. A black-and-white photo of the shadow of a lantern at the cathedral of Granada. An orange tree in front of a pink wall. A half-glazed plate showing how the design is applied.
January 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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We took the train to #Granada this morning and visited the #Alhambra Palace. The famous water fountains, ornate muqarnas (beehive) ceiling carvings, and just the grandeur of such an enormous hilltop palace. #architecture
PZ and I reflected in a mirror with a muqarnas design. The famous Court of the Lions with stone columns and a fountain of lions. View of the Alhambra from the gardens The fountains of the Alhambra viewed from above.
January 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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PZ and I went to a #MálagaCF vs. AD Ceuta FC match today at La Rosaleda stadium! The fans were amazing - lots of chanting and singing and a really cool atmosphere. There was a nervous ending, but Malaga ended up winning 2-1. I hugged the fan next to me!
PZ and I in our seats at the stadium of the Malaga CF football game. PZ and I in front of La Rosaleda stadium. The players on the pitch at the stadium. Black and white photo of a player throwing the ball into play.
January 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Today was a beautiful sunny day and 17°C. We biked along the Mediterranean, through old tunnels, and along the beaches. Then, we stopped for lunch at #CasaKiko and had some amazing flame roasted sardines, paella, bar clams, and fried calamari.
An array of amazing fish dishes on plates. Paella, flame roasted sardines, bar clams, and fried squid. Sardines on skewers roasting in front a burning piece of wood. The shack where the fish is roasted on the beach with the Mediterranean sea in the background. PZ and I biking through a rock tunnel near Malaga.
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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PZ and I just spent the morning making paella, sangria, churros, and a roast pepper salad with a cooking class in Malaga. It was fun and really delicious. We also visited Atarazanas Market and ate olives and almonds 😋. #SpainFoodSherpas
PZ and I wearing aprons cooking paella A pan of yellow paella rice with shrimp on top Roast red pepper salads all lined up together A vendor at the Atarazanas Market with olives and almonds.
January 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Wow - the #MezquitaCathedral in #Cordoba was incredible. PZ and I took a train trip up to Cordoba and spenAgua, Museo Arqueológico, C3A (contemporary art), and even the Centro Flamenco FosforitoC3A (contemporary art), and even the Centro Flamenco Fosforito.
Black and white image of the Mezquita Cathedral with people walking between the columns. Ornate islamic stone carvings on the walls of a chapel at the Mezquita Cathedral PZ reading the guide book at the Casa Del Agua in Cordoba View down on the orange tree grove outside the Mezquita Cathedral. View from the top of the bell tower.
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM