In my experience, taking a cooking class in Morocco is one of the most rewarding activities a solo traveller can participate in. Beyond learning how to prepare iconic dishes like tagine, couscous and pastilla (a layered pastry dish), cooking classes are a fantastic way to connect with other travellers and Moroccans. I’ve done several cooking…
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…
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…
Travelling solo to Marrakech? Discover the best things to do, where to stay and essential tips in this Solo Traveller’s Guide to Marrakech. Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most colourful cities – a place where ancient traditions, buzzing souks and cosmopolitan rooftop restaurants collide. For solo travellers, it’s exciting, slightly chaotic and endlessly rewarding. Whether…
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…
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. …
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…
Before you dive into Morocco’s souks, discover everything you need to know about navigating, haggling and shopping in the markets of Marrakech, Fes and Essaouira in this solo traveller’s guide. There’s nothing quite like stepping into a Moroccan souk for the first time. It’s a sensory overload in the best possible way – the dizzying…
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…