Morocco Travel BlogStories, Guides and Local Expertise
This Morocco travel blog is everything you need to plan your trip, written by someone who has spent 25 years guiding travellers through the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains, the imperial cities and the Atlantic coast. Honest, detailed and built on real experience rather than press trips.
Latest From the Morocco Travel Blog
Month by MonthMorocco in January
Snow on the Atlas, freezing desert nights, quiet medinas and the lowest prices of the year.
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Month by MonthMorocco in February
Almond blossom in the Anti-Atlas, skiing at Oukaimeden and the desert at its most comfortable.
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Month by MonthMorocco in March
The greenest month: full waterfalls, flowering valleys, warm cities and winter prices.
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Month by MonthMorocco in April
The best all round month, and the one to book early. Warm days, cool nights, every region open.
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Month by MonthMorocco in May
The rose harvest in the Dades, the high passes clear of snow and the best trekking of the year.
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Month by MonthMorocco in June
The coast takes over: Essaouira at 22 degrees, peak trekking season and the Gnaoua festival.
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Month by MonthMorocco in July
38 degrees in Marrakech, 23 on the Atlantic. Where to go in high summer and what to avoid.
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Month by MonthMorocco in August
Waterfalls, cool valleys and the best month on the coast. How families make a summer trip work.
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Month by MonthMorocco in September
The heat breaks and the dunes return. Warmest sea of the year and the Imilchil moussem.
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Month by MonthMorocco in October
Warm days, cold stars, the clearest air of the year and the date harvest in the oases.
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Month by MonthMorocco in November
Olive harvest, empty dunes, first snow on the Atlas and the best value of the autumn.
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Month by MonthMorocco in December
Two months in one: a quiet, cheap first half and the busiest week of the year at New Year.
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Luxury GuideLuxury Travel in Morocco: What Five Star Actually Means Here
How riads are really graded, which desert camps are worth the premium, when to fly instead of drive, and what a private luxury journey actually costs in 2026.
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Where to StayChoosing a Luxury Riad: What the Photographs Never Tell You
Location is not the neighbourhood, it is the derb. The questions to ask before you book, why room size matters less than orientation, and the ten second review test.
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HoneymoonWhere to Go on a Morocco Honeymoon: A Route That Works for Two
How many days for Marrakech, why Essaouira beats Agadir, Erg Chegaga versus Erg Chebbi, and the nine day route we recommend most often.
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Responsible TravelSustainable Travel in Morocco: What Actually Makes a Difference
Where your money actually sleeps, why kilometres matter more than carbon certificates, the water question in the south, and the questions to ask any operator.
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CultureThe Moroccan Hammam: A First Timer's Guide to the Real Thing
Black soap, the kessa glove and rhassoul clay, step by step. What to wear, what it costs, and the difference between a neighbourhood hammam and a hotel spa.
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CultureMoroccan Mint Tea: The Ritual, the Rules and Why It Matters
What is actually in the pot, why it is poured from a height, what the three glasses mean, and how to politely accept your fourth glass of the day.
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Desert Guide
Erg Chegaga vs Erg Chebbi: Which Sahara Desert Should You Visit?
Two great Sahara deserts. Two completely different experiences. After 25 years guiding travellers through both, here is how to choose the right one for your trip.
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Travel Planning
Best Time to Visit Morocco: A Month by Month Guide
Morocco is a year round destination but the experience changes dramatically depending on when you go. Here is the honest month by month breakdown for every region.
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Safety Guide
Is Morocco Safe for Travellers? Everything You Need to Know
Morocco is one of the safest destinations in Africa. Here is what you actually need to know by region, by situation and for solo female travellers.
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Solo Female Travel
Is Morocco Safe for Solo Women? An Honest Guide
Thousands of women travel Morocco alone every year. Here is the honest picture: safety by region, what to wear, how to handle attention and the best places to go solo.
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Honeymoon
Morocco Honeymoon Guide
Candlelit riads, private camel treks at sunset, luxury desert camps under a sky full of stars. Everything you need to plan the most romantic trip of your lives.
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Travel Tips
Morocco Packing List: Everything You Actually Need
After 25 years guiding travellers through Morocco, here is the definitive packing list. What to bring, what to leave at home and the one thing most travellers forget.
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Budget Guide
How Much Does a Morocco Trip Cost? A 2026 Budget Breakdown
From budget backpacker to luxury private tour. Here is the honest breakdown of what Morocco costs at every level so you can plan and budget accurately.
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Family Travel
Morocco with Kids: The Complete Family Travel Guide
Camel rides in the Sahara, mule treks in the Atlas, cooking classes in Marrakech. Morocco is wonderful for families. Here is everything you need to know.
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City Guide
Marrakech Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
What to see, where to eat, how to navigate the souks and what to skip. The complete honest guide to Marrakech from someone who has lived and guided here for 25 years.
Read Article →New guides go up on the Morocco travel blog every few weeks, usually because a traveller asked us something we could not answer in one line. If there is something you want covered, write to us and it will probably end up here.
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