Should You Visit Morocco During Ramadan? The Dos and Don’ts for a Respectful Trip

Should You Visit Morocco During Ramadan? The Dos and Don’ts for a Respectful Trip

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…

A cat sits atop an embroidered pouffe in the Essaouira medina
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Morocco for Digital Nomads: Best Cities for Working Solo

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…

Moroccan Arabic (Darija) Phrases for Travellers: Chat Like a Local
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Moroccan Arabic (Darija) Phrases for Travellers: Chat Like a Local

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…

Morocco for Introverts: Finding Calm in the Chaos
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Morocco for Introverts: Finding Calm in the Chaos

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…

Best Things to Do in Fes as a Solo Traveller
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Best Things to Do in Fes as a Solo Traveller

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…

Best Things to Do in Marrakech as a Solo Traveller
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Best Things to Do in Marrakech as a Solo Traveller

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…

Colourful bags of spices for sale in the Marrakech medina
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A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Surviving Morocco’s Souks

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…

Cultural Etiquette in Morocco: What Solo Travellers Should Know
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Cultural Etiquette in Morocco: What Solo Travellers Should Know

Travelling solo in Morocco? Discover everything you need to know about cultural etiquette in Morocco and tips for exploring the country respectfully and confidently. Travelling solo in Morocco is an incredible experience – it’s how I first explored the country more than 10 years ago. You can travel at your own pace, visit the places…

Is Morocco Good for Solo Travelling? Everything You Need to Know

Is Morocco Good for Solo Travelling? Everything You Need to Know

“Is Morocco good for solo travelling?” It’s a question I get asked a lot!  As solo travel gains popularity around the world, more people are looking to explore Morocco alone. There are sooooo many benefits of solo travel, which is an entire article in itself. But how well does this North African gem cater to…

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…