Travelling to Morocco FAQs: All Your Questions Answered

Travelling to Morocco FAQs: All Your Questions Answered

From visa requirements to vaccinations and safety issues, discover answers to some of the most common travelling to Morocco FAQs. From the Saharan dunes to the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains, Morocco never fails to enthral. If you’re planning a visit to this captivating North African country, you probably have a few questions in…

A newly paved road en route to the Sahara Desert in Morocco
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8 Off-the-Beaten Path Morocco Destinations for Solo Travellers

Planning a solo trip to Morocco but want to escape the tourist crowds? Discover some of my top recommended off-the-beaten-path Morocco destinations for a unique travel experience. If you’ve explored the souks of Marrakech, photographed the blue-hued city of Chefchaouen and climbed Jebel Toubkal, you might be wondering what else Morocco has to offer. Getting off…

My Top 10 Travel Experiences in Morocco (That Might Surprise You)

My Top 10 Travel Experiences in Morocco (That Might Surprise You)

Thinking about travelling solo to Morocco? Discover my top 10 Morocco travel experiences to add to your itinerary, some of which aren’t on the usual “must-see” lists. Morocco is an incredible country to visit, with so many diverse and unique experiences on offer along its length and breadth. Whether you’re into mountain scenery, desert escapes or…

Colourful rugs for sale in a narrow street of the Marrakech medina

Guide to Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and Where

Wondering what to buy in Morocco and where to buy it? Discover my top tips for haggling in the souks and finding high-quality goods in this guide to shopping in Morocco. From colourful lanterns and hand-woven rugs to aromatic spices and traditional ceramics, Morocco’s souks and markets are filled with inspiring finds. Personally, I find…

10 Moroccan Dishes to Try While Visiting the Country

10 Moroccan Dishes to Try While Visiting the Country

If you’re a foodie travelling to North Africa, discover 10 Moroccan dishes to try during your culinary adventure. Bursting with flavour, Moroccan cuisine blends Andalusian, Arabian and French influences, as well as traditions from the indigenous Amazigh people. The country’s culinary heritage has long been celebrated beyond its borders. In fact, there are restaurants around the globe…

A luxury desert camp in Agafay Desert, Morocco
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Agafay vs Sahara: Which Desert Experience is Best for Solo Travellers?

One question I see popping up time and time again is whether to visit Agafay vs Sahara on a solo trip to Morocco. Both of these desert regions offer incredible experiences. But they really are like chalk and cheese. Their landscapes are completely different and while one is really remote, the other is just a…

Whitewashed buildings line a street in the Kasbah of the Oudaias in Rabat, Morocco
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10 Memorable Places to Stay in Rabat for Solo Travellers

The Moroccan capital can feel like a breath of fresh air after the organised chaos of Casablanca. It’s a city I keep coming back to, drawn to its wonderful museums, leafy streets and relaxed atmosphere. In the Ville Nouvelle, you’ll find wide boulevards lined with colonial French buildings, while the historic medina is watched over…

10 Highly-Rated Places to Stay in Casablanca for Solo Travellers
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10 Highly-Rated 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. It’s definitely not my favourite place to visit – it’s just soooooo busy! But there are a few gems here (especially the monumental Hassan II Mosque) and I often need to spend a day in Casa before flying out…

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: 4-Day Itinerary for Solo 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…