Sunset over the ancient ksar of Ait Benhaddou in Morocco

Your Essential Guide to Travelling Solo in Morocco

Travel Insights and Resources for Solo Travellers

Discover Morocco’s spectacular landscapes and captivating culture on a solo adventure of a lifetime

Insightful and up-to-date resources that empower you to explore Morocco safely and independently


10 highly-rated places to stay in Casablanca for solo travellers

10 highly-rated places to stay in Casablanca for solo travellers

Looking for the best places to stay in Casablanca for solo travellers? As the country’s biggest city, Casablanca can be overwhelming, particularly if you’re travelling solo around Morocco. In contrast to places like Marrakech and Fes, the sightseeing isn’t concentrated in a medina. Instead, Casa’s museums and architectural landmarks are scattered throughout the city, meaning…

A wind-sculpted dune in the Sahara Desert, which can be reached on a 4-day itinerary from Marrakech to Fes
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Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara Desert: A four-day itinerary for solo and independent travellers

Travelling from Marrakech to Fes via the Sahara is one of Morocco’s most popular itineraries and (in my opinion) deservedly so. It takes in two historically rich cities and spectacular desert landscapes, as well as an ancient ksar that’s straight out of a film set.  The route passes by the dramatic gorges of Dades and…

12 tried-and-tested ways to explore Morocco on a budget as a solo traveller
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12 tried-and-tested ways to explore Morocco on a budget as a solo traveller

Looking for ways to explore Morocco on a budget? Discover 12 of my top tips for solo travellers looking for an affordable adventure in this North African nation. Having explored all over the world as a solo traveller, I’d say that Morocco lies somewhere in the middle budget-wise – it’s not super cheap or super…

Common Morocco tourist scams for solo travellers to be aware of (and how to avoid them)

Common Morocco tourist scams for solo travellers to be aware of (and how to avoid them)

Worried about common Morocco tourist scams as a solo traveller? This article is all about understanding what they are and how to avoid them. I genuinely love Morocco and have had so many incredible experiences in the country, many of which have revealed the best of humankind. Whether it’s travelling solo in remote regions, chatting…

An ONCF train parked at a Moroccan railway station
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Getting around Morocco by train as a solo traveller: Routes + Travel Tips + Safety Advice

If you’re travelling solo in Morocco and exploring the north of the country, chances are, you’ll end up taking a train at some point during your trip. Trains are the most convenient way of getting between big cities like Casablanca, Marrakech and Fes, as well as Tangier in the far northwest.  Moroccan trains generally run…

Getting around Morocco by bus as a solo traveller: Best Companies + Travel Tips + Safety Advice
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Getting around Morocco by bus as a solo traveller: Best Companies + Travel Tips + Safety Advice

While trains are the most convenient way of travelling between major cities in Morocco’s north, buses are the lifeline of the south. They not only connect Marrakech with the coastal cities of Essaouira and Agadir but they are the most affordable way of getting to Chefchaouen (usually from Tangier or Fes) and the Sahara Desert….