Thinking about visiting Morocco in March? With temperatures warming following the winter season, I think March is one of the best months for solo travellers to explore the country. Spring arrives early in North Africa, bringing warm temperatures and blooming landscapes after the injection of winter rains. It’s a fantastic time for wandering Morocco’s ancient…
Thinking about visiting Morocco in February? I’ve got some good news – February is one of the most underrated months for solo travel in the country. And in 2026, it will be even more culturally immersive as it coincides with the first half of Ramadan. Seasonally, it’s still winter in February in Morocco. But the…
Carved over millennia by its namesake river, Dades Gorge is one of Morocco’s most dramatic natural landscapes. It’s a place that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits. The first time I drove through its winding valley, I remember feeling completely awestruck by the otherworldly beauty of it all. So when someone asks me,…
Is January a good time to visit Morocco? I think so! But I’m someone who prefers mild days and chilly nights to scorchingly hot weather. If you’re the same, then travelling to Morocco in January might be for you! In my opinion, January is one of the most underrated months to travel in Morocco –…
As Morocco continues its rise as one of the world’s most exciting cultural and adventure destinations, 2026 is the year to go. For solo travellers, the myth has well and truly been busted that Morocco is a “challenging” travel destination or one you have to visit as part of a guided tour. Lots of independent…
Visiting Morocco during Ramadan can be one of the most memorable cultural experiences a solo traveller can have. But if I’m being honest, it can also come with challenges and uncertainties. Personally, I love Ramadan in Morocco – the changing rhythm of daily life, the communal meals and the energised evenings. But I also remember…
Travelling solo to Casablanca? Discover the best things to do, where to stay and essential tips in this Solo Traveller’s Guide to Casablanca. Casablanca is Morocco’s modern, business-oriented metropolis and a place that many travellers pass through, rather than stay to explore. I was the same. It was only when I needed to visit Casablanca…
Morocco is rapidly rising in popularity as a favourite destination for digital nomads, solo workers and remote creatives. With fast-developing infrastructure, reliable co-working spaces and affordable living costs, it provides a culturally immersive “home base” on the doorstep of Europe. When I first arrived in Morocco back in 2014, it was as a digital nomad…
Looking for Moroccan Arabic phrases or basic Darija for tourists? Get started conversing with locals using my Moroccan Darija guide. Let me start by saying that I’m nowhere near being fluent in Darija! I’m still learning….and trying to figure out whether to speak Tashelhit (the language spoken at home by my husband’s Amazigh family) or…
Travelling solo to Fes? Discover the best things to do, where to stay and essential tips in this Solo Traveller’s Guide to Fes. Fes is Morocco at its most enchanting – an atmospheric maze of medieval lanes, ancient traditions and sensory overload in the best possible way. It’s an imperial city I have visited multiple…