10 Places in Morocco You Can’t Miss on Your First Visit
Ten essential places for a first Morocco trip, with realistic route planning, UNESCO context, how long to stay and what each stop adds to the journey.
Writer
Mohamed Bourbiza
International journalist and documentary filmmaker
Founder and director of Euro News Agency, with field reporting across geopolitics, migration, travel journalism and international documentary production.
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11 Reasons Why Morocco Is Perfect to Travel With Your Best Friend
Why Morocco works so well for a trip with a close friend, from shared riads and food to medinas, road trips, desert nights and the practical…
Best Places to See Autumn Colours in Morocco
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Morocco Family Holiday: Best Destinations for All Ages
A practical Morocco family holiday guide covering Agadir, Marrakech, the Atlas, desert trips, Essaouira, Oualidia, pacing, heat, transport and…
What to Wear in Morocco: Packing & Style Guide
What to wear in Morocco by season and setting, with practical advice for medinas, coast, Atlas, Sahara, religious sites, footwear and respectful…
11 Unique Things to Bring Home From Morocco
Eleven Moroccan souvenirs worth bringing home, with a practical guide to argan oil, carpets, leather, pottery, jewellery, spices and how to buy…
5 Things You Realise When You Travel Far From Home in Morocco
Five deeper lessons Morocco can teach a traveller about time, hospitality, comfort, hidden beauty and the value of seeing a place beyond familiar…
Essaouira: The Complete Guide to Morocco’s Windy City
A complete Essaouira guide to the UNESCO medina, ramparts, fishing port, beach, food, wind, Gnaoua culture, transport, where to stay and how long to…
Tangier: The Complete Guide to Morocco’s Northern Port
A complete Tangier guide covering the Kasbah, Grand Socco, Cape Spartel, ferry and rail arrivals, day trips, where to stay and how long to spend.
Marrakech: The Complete Guide to the Red City
A complete Marrakech guide covering Jemaa el-Fna, souks, palaces, riads, neighbourhoods, transport, day trips, seasons and a realistic three-day…
When to Visit Morocco: A Month-by-Month Guide
A month-by-month guide to Morocco explaining when to visit the cities, Atlas, Sahara and Atlantic coast, plus Ramadan, temperature swings and…