I’m Malika, an Australian-born travel writer with an intense love for Morocco. I first travelled here solo in 2014 and after meeting (and marrying) a local, I made this North African gem my home. Since that time, I have explored the country extensively, travelling to all corners with my partner, friends and on my own.
Morocco is an incredible destination and one that I think everyone who has the “travel bug” should experience. The scenery is spectacular, the medinas are enchanting and the locals are among the friendliest (and funniest) people I’ve ever met.
I also know that Morocco can feel intimidating for first-time solo travellers, especially given the amount of conflicting advice shared online. That's why I've created this guide: to provide practical, balanced, and up-to-date advice based on my own experiences. My hope is that it helps you travel with confidence and enjoy everything this extraordinary country has to offer.
After travelling around Morocco for the last 10+ years, I think it can be an incredibly rewarding country to explore independently. Public transport is great, there’s a huge variety of experiences on offer and the cultural insights are endlessly fascinating. That said, it might not be the easiest country for solo travellers, particularly if we’re…
Something that always saddens me when reading through Morocco travel forums is the number of people who report receiving unwanted attention in the country. While there are always people who respond saying this didn’t worry them or that it was on par with what they’ve experienced in other countries, there are enough people who feel…
When I first started travelling in my early 20s, smartphones didn’t exist and the internet was still incredibly expensive to access. I remember paying 2 USD per minute to check my emails in Cuba! It was the era of “Lonely Planet”. Almost everyone bought/borrowed one of these legendary guidebooks and they were a mainstay of…
I came to Morocco looking for adventure and, if I’m being honest, to tick another country off my bucket list. Back in 2014, I booked a one-way ticket expecting to whizz around the country for a few weeks before continuing on to South America. I’d travelled around Southern Africa, East Africa and West Africa before,…
While I’m now married to a local and live part-time between Morocco and Australia, the first time I visited was as a solo traveller. I’ve also travelled independently to all corners of Morocco in the years since – I just solo adventures! I could tell you that I was one of those people who had…
An honest budget breakdown for travelling solo in Morocco before you book the flight. Morocco has a reputation for being one of the most affordable destinations in North Africa. But if I’m being honest, things have gotten waaaaaay more expensive in recent years. But hasn’t everywhere? When I first arrived from Australia in 2014, I…
Okay, so I might be biased, but there’s something incredibly special about Morocco. One look at social media and it feels there’s a bit of a buzz around the country, particularly amongst solo travellers. Morocco is accessible, adventurous and culturally rich at every turn. Oh, and did I mention highly photogenic! In recent years, solo…
Let me start by saying that I didn’t exactly start my first hammam experience solo. But as soon as the entrance fee was paid and I was equipped with everything I needed, I was suddenly left to my own devices. My boyfriend at the time (who later became my husband) suggested we go to the…
A night in Morocco’s Sahara Desert is one of those experiences that stays with you long after you’ve left. It’s not just about being surrounded by undulating dunes (although that is amazing!) It’s the silence. The stargazing. And getting a taste of life for the region’s semi-nomadic Amazigh people. But if you’re travelling alone, the…
Having explored (almost) every corner of Morocco as a solo traveller, I find it hard to condense its highlights into just a week. It encompasses not only labyrinthine medinas and breezy coastal cities but also rugged mountain scenery and windswept desert dunes. So where should you visit in Morocco if you only have 7 days?…
