Thinking Morocco is cheap? From street food and budget hostels to affordable transport and low-cost attractions, this guide helps you plan a wallet-conscious yet rich experience across the country. If you’re wondering whether Morocco is a cheap place to travel, the short answer is yes. Morocco can be one of the most affordable destinations you’ll…
Thrift shopping in Morocco looks a little different. Most second-hand clothes are sold at souks – piled high in open-air markets across towns big and small. Here’s how to find them and what to expect. Morocco is a goldmine for second-hand clothing. The local souks are your bountiful excavation sites. But the role of optimistic…
Curious about Mirleft Castle? This quick guide shares how to visit the town’s most iconic ruin—plus tips on views, timing, and what makes it so special. Mirleft Castle, or Tidli Fort, was erected by the French military during their colonial rule of Morocco. The fortress now lies in ruins, but the site remains a prominent…
When considering easy, breezy child-friendly holiday destinations, Morocco probably isn’t top of mind. But I’m here to make the argument that it should be. Sun, surf, snacks on delivery, and babies in the sand; why are so many families opting for holiday resort package deals when Moroccan beaches provide the all-inclusive experience for free? More people need to be swayed on this.
Travelling Morocco’s surf coast as a woman? This guide shares honest, practical tips to help you stay safe, feel comfortable, and enjoy your trip stress-free. Morocco has a bad reputation for being a particularly perilous place for female solo travel. Every time I mention my time there to other foreigners, I’m met with, ‘Aren’t you…
Travelling to Morocco? Learn how to be a respectful guest with these 10 essential tips – from dress codes to social norms and cultural do’s and don’ts. Morocco is a predominantly Muslim country. Whilst the Moroccans you meet along your travels will practice varying levels of religious devotion, the teachings of Islam are deeply embedded…
Moroccan mint tea – known as Maghrebi mint tea – is a fragrant blend of gunpowder green tea, fresh nana mint, and sugar. This authentic Moroccan mint tea recipe shows you step-by-step how to steep, sweeten, and pour it like you’re in Marrakesh. Atay, Moroccan whiskey, Maghrebi mint tea. Whichever name it goes by, Moroccan…
No trip to Morocco is complete without a traditional hammam experience. And after days or weeks spent frolicking in the sun and the surf, this is particularly pertinent during your stay in Tamraght. Whilst the traditional bathing ritual is deeply nourishing for the mind, body, and soul; it’s not for the faint-hearted. Thus, I have…
Morocco is a linguistic mosaic. Official languages include Moroccan Arabic and Berber, with French, Spanish, and English widely spoken. Learning Darija is a sign of respect and makes for a far smoother Moroccan adventure. This post outlines the most useful phrases for greetings and basic conversation.