A collection of travel guides focused on Moroccan destinations and designed specifically for solo travellers
With warming temperatures and landscapes in full spring bloom, April is one of Morocco’s most appealing months for solo travel. But it’s also one of the busiest times to be in Morocco – you’ve been warned! I find Morocco’s most popular travel destinations (Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira) are noticeably busier in April. Probably because the temperatures…
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…
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…
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…
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…