Planning your first trip to Morocco can feel overwhelming. The country is incredibly diverse, with everything from sun-drenched surf beaches to dreamy desert landscapes and rugged mountain hiking trails. Added to that, there are soooo many amazing cities to discover, it can be hard to know where to start! With over 10 years of travel…
As a self-proclaimed introvert, I know that Morocco can be dazzling and daunting in equal measure. I’m not the most sociable person and I love my “quiet time”. But I also don’t want to miss out on anything – the madness of the medinas, the scents coming from street food vendors and the calls of…
Travelling solo to Agadir? Discover the best things to do, where to stay and essential tips in this Solo Traveller’s Guide to Agadir. If you’re craving sunshine, sea breezes and a slower pace of life, Agadir is calling. This relaxed coastal city lies around three hours’ drive from both Essaouira and Marrakech. I lived in…
Morocco is a country of contrasts — bustling medinas, spellbinding deserts and breezy coastal towns. There’s soooo much more to this North African gem than I imagined when I first travelled here in 2014. In terms of landscapes, it’s far more diverse than I thought and the cities feel completely different between the north and…
Looking for hidden gems in Morocco and off-the-beaten-path destinations beyond Marrakech? Discover some of the best places to visit in Morocco for solo travellers wanting to escape the tourist masses. With its buzzing souks and spice-scented streets, Marrakech may be Morocco’s most popular tourist destination for solo travellers. But it’s far from the whole story. …
Travelling solo to Tangier? Discover the best things to do, where to stay and essential tips in this Solo Traveller’s Guide to Tangier Perched on the tip of northern Morocco, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean, Tangier has long been a crossroads of cultures. Once home to artists, writers and wanderers — from Paul…
Planning on travelling solo to Chefchaouen? Discover the best things to do, where to stay and essential tips for exploring Morocco’s “Blue City” safely and confidently. Tucked into the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco, Chefchaouen feels like a dream painted in every shade of blue. Wandering its relaxed streets is one of my favourite travel…
Heading to historic Mogador on an independent adventure? Discover 10 of the best things to do in Essaouira as a solo traveller. If you’re exploring Morocco solo, Essaouira offers the perfect blend of calm, creativity and connection. This charming whitewashed town on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is far more relaxed than Marrakech or Fes. With its…
Heading to Morocco’s “Cultural Capital” on an independent adventure? Discover 10 of the best things to do in Fes as a solo traveller. Fes is Morocco’s spiritual and cultural capital – it’s a city that I find endlessly fascinating and it really does feel like stepping back in time. With its labyrinthine medina, centuries-old madrasas…
Heading to Morocco’s “Red City” on an independent adventure? Discover 10 of the best things to do in Marrakech as a solo traveller. Few cities capture the imagination like Marrakech. It’s a city I first visited back in 2014 and have returned to again and again. Sometimes independently, sometimes with friends and sometimes with my…