Stories from Morocco
Travel tales, destination guides, and insider tips from across the kingdom.
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We Wrote a Book About Morocco’s Tourism Boom — And the Numbers Are Stunning
19.8 million visitors, $13B+ in revenue, #1 in Africa, and a 26-million target for 2030. Our first investor research book tells the…
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Rock Climbing in Todra Gorge: A Guide to Morocco’s Limestone Canyon
You clip into bolted routes on Todra Gorge’s towering red limestone walls, some rising nearly 300 meters straight up from the canyon…
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Moroccan Cooking Classes: Souk Shopping to Stovetop in Marrakech, Fes, and Essaouira
Forget just eating the tagine — this is where you learn to build one, starting with a walk through the souk to…
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Mountain Biking in Morocco: From Atlas Singletrack to Agafay Mesas
Two wheels, one country, wildly different terrain — from Berber footpaths in the High Atlas to the sunbaked mesas outside Marrakech. LocationHigh…
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Stargazing in the Sahara: Morocco’s Desert Night Skies
No telescope required — just a dune blanket, a clear Saharan sky, and a stretch of darkness with almost nothing to compete…
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Sandboarding in the Sahara: Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi Dunes
Wax up a board, climb the steepest dune you can find, and let Erg Chebbi’s golden sand do the rest. LocationMerzouga (Erg…
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Quad Biking in Morocco’s Desert: Agafay and Merzouga by ATV
A dust-caked, throttle-happy ride across two of Morocco’s wildest landscapes — the lunar plains of Agafay and the golden dunes near Merzouga.…
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Paragliding in Morocco: Soaring Over Agafay and the Atlas Foothills
Trade the switchbacks for a bird’s-eye view — tandem paragliding above the Agafay Desert and the Atlas foothills turns Marrakech’s horizon into…
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Horseback Riding in Morocco: Palm Groves, Beaches, and Desert Dunes
Saddle up for Morocco’s oldest way of covering ground — through palm groves, along wild Atlantic sand, and out toward dunes that…
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Trekking Mount Toubkal: North Africa’s Highest Peak from Imlil
Following mule trains and stone paths from Imlil to the summit of North Africa’s highest peak. LocationImlil, High Atlas Mountains, near Marrakech…
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Skiing and Snowboarding at Oukaimeden: Morocco’s High Atlas Ski Resort
A high-altitude oddity in the High Atlas — where Berber villagers, Marrakech day-trippers, and the occasional national ski team share the same…
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Hot Air Ballooning in Morocco: Sunrise Over Marrakech
Rising with the sun over palm groves and kasbahs — the quietest, most cinematic way to see Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains.…
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Kitesurfing in Morocco: Riding the Alizé Winds of Essaouira
Where the Sahara’s heat pulls a steady Atlantic wind ashore, and a medina town becomes one of the world’s great kite classrooms.…
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4×4 Desert Safari & Off-Roading in Morocco: Merzouga, Zagora & Agafay
Buckle in, kick up the sand, and let a local driver show you a Morocco that no bus route can reach. LocationMerzouga,…
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Sunrise Camel Trek to the Dunes: A Zagora Sahara Guide
Before the town wakes, a line of camels sets out into the dark — walking toward a sky that is about to…
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Camel Trekking in the Sahara: Merzouga and Zagora
A slow, rocking ride across the dunes of Merzouga and Zagora — one of the oldest ways to meet the Sahara, led…
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Al Hoceima: Morocco’s Mediterranean Coast in the Rif
A Mediterranean coastal town in the Rif Mountains, gateway to a national park of cliffs, islets, and turquoise coves. Best ForBeaches, coastal…
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Tetouan: Morocco’s Andalusian White City
A whitewashed medina shaped by Andalusian refugees, where the architecture, crafts, and even the accent still carry the memory of Granada. Best…
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Ifrane: The Switzerland of Morocco
Steep red roofs, cedar forests, and mountain air have earned this Middle Atlas town its nickname: the Switzerland of Morocco. Best ForCool-weather…
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Volubilis: Morocco’s Best-Preserved Roman City
A UNESCO-listed Roman city at the foot of Mount Zerhun, where mosaic floors and a triumphal arch still stand in Morocco’s fertile…
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Todra Gorge: Morocco’s Canyon of Climbers and Caravans
A limestone slot canyon in the High Atlas where the walls close in, the light narrows to a blade, and climbers hang…
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Ait Benhaddou, Morocco: Complete Travel Guide to the UNESCO Ksar
A UNESCO-listed earthen ksar rising from the Ouarzazate desert, where centuries of caravan history meet Hollywood’s favorite backdrop. UNESCO StatusWorld Heritage Site…
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Meknes, Morocco: The Imperial City Time Almost Forgot
Morocco’s imperial city of a thousand walls — where Sultan Moulay Ismail built on a scale meant to rival Versailles. RegionFès-Meknès Founded11th…
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Dades Valley: Morocco’s Rose-Red Gorge and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Where the Dades River has spent millennia carving a canyon of rose-red cliffs, whitewashed kasbahs, and a switchback road that climbs into…
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Tangier: Morocco’s Gateway Between Two Continents
Where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and Africa leans in close to touch Europe. RegionTanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima Population~1.27 million Best TimeApril–May & late…
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Ouarzazate: The Kasbah City Where Hollywood Meets the Sahara
Where the High Atlas gives way to the Sahara, and Hollywood built its desert backlot in a city of earthen kasbahs. RegionDrâa-Tafilalet…
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Casablanca, Morocco: The Complete Travel Guide
Morocco’s largest city and beating economic heart, where Art Deco boulevards meet the Atlantic and one of the world’s grandest mosques rises…
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Rabat, Morocco Travel Guide: The Capital’s Kasbahs, Ruins & Quiet Charm
Morocco’s understated capital, where Almohad ramparts, French-era boulevards and Atlantic light meet in unhurried elegance. RegionRabat-Salé-Kénitra FoundedAlmohad ribat, 1150s Population~515,000 (city) Best…
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Agadir: Morocco’s Sun-Soaked Atlantic Comeback City
Morocco’s sunniest comeback story — a city rebuilt from rubble into the country’s most reliable beach escape. RegionSouss-Massa Population~502,000 Best Time to…
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Dakhla: Where the Sahara Falls Into the Atlantic
A poetic, practical guide to Dakhla — Morocco’s wind-sculpted lagoon city where desert dunes slide into the Atlantic.
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Watch: The Grand Moroccan Roadtrip — A Cinematic Journey Across Morocco
A real 4×4 road trip across Morocco by Lucas T. Jahn and Anna Riedel-Jahn (Rugged Roadtrips) — an honest, unscripted look at…
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Marrakech Travel Guide: The Red City That Gets Under Your Skin
A rich Marrakech travel guide with the best restaurants, top things to do, traveler reviews, photos, videos, insider tips, and the stories…
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Chefchaouen: Morocco’s Blue City
Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco’s famous blue city in the Rif Mountains. This travel guide covers what makes it special, top things to do,…
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Surfing in Taghazout: Morocco’s Coastal Escape
Discover why Taghazout is Morocco’s ultimate coastal surf escape, from legendary breaks like Anchor Point to village charm and practical travel tips.
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Moroccan Mint Tea: The Ritual Behind the Glass
Discover the meaning behind the Moroccan mint tea ritual, from the high pour and three-glass tradition to practical tips for travelers.
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Merzouga Sahara Desert Trek Guide
Plan your Merzouga Sahara desert trek Morocco with this guide to camel rides, overnight camps, sunrise dunes, and practical desert tips.
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Asilah: Morocco’s Quiet Atlantic Art Town
Discover Asilah, Morocco’s quiet Atlantic art town. Explore whitewashed medina walls, colorful murals, and sandy beaches in this travel guide.
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Fes Medina: Getting Lost in the Ancient City
Wander the 9,000 alleys of Fes el-Bali with this practical Fes medina Morocco travel guide, from the Chouara Tannery to Bab Bou…
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Train Travel in Morocco: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to train travel in Morocco: ONCF routes, tickets, classes, station tips, and why the rails are one of the…
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Hammams in Morocco: How to Visit Like a Local
A Moroccan hammam is more than a spa day. Learn how to visit like a local, what to bring, and what to…
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Moroccan Tagine: A Food Lover’s Guide
A food lover’s introduction to Moroccan tagine: how the clay pot works, which versions to try, where to eat them, and practical…
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Essaouira: Morocco’s Atlantic Escape — Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Visit
The whitewashed port city of Essaouira stays cool and breezy while the rest of Morocco bakes. UNESCO medina, fresh seafood, Gnawa music,…