(Local Travel Advice From a Moroccan Tour Guide) If you have never been to Morocco during Ramadan, let me tell you something before you panic: you are not “coming at the wrong time.” You are coming during one of the most culturally rich and emotionally powerful months of the year. Ramadan in Morocco is not…
Marrakech with kids is not the kind of trip you “do quietly.” It arrives loudly. The Medina pulls you in with the smell of grilled meat and warm bread, the sharp sweetness of orange blossom, and the sudden sound of a motorbike squeezing through an alley that looks barely wide enough for two people. For…
Why Tipping in Morocco Confuses Almost Every Traveler If there is one topic that quietly worries travelers visiting Morocco, it is tipping. Not loudly.Not on the first day.But usually after the trip has already started. As an official tour guide, I hear the question almost every week. It often comes in the evening, after a…
What first-time visitors only understand after they arrive Why Morocco feels bigger than it looks is something most travelers only understand after they arrive and start moving between cities.Most travelers come to Morocco with a clear picture in their mind. They have looked at the map, counted the days, and decided that the distances make…
Most travelers pack for Morocco the wrong way. Not because they don’t care, but because most packing lists online don’t explain how Morocco actually feels when you’re here. The walking, the weather changes, the medinas, the riads, the long days outside, and the small daily details that make a big difference. I’m a Moroccan local…
Is Morocco safe for women traveling alone?This is a question I hear before almost every trip, especially from women visiting for the first time. Most information online comes from short visits or personal stories. Some are helpful, others create unnecessary fear. What’s often missing is a clear explanation from someone who actually lives here and…
Is Marrakech safe for tourists? This is one of the most common questions travelers ask before visiting the city. If you’re planning a trip to Marrakech, it’s normal to wonder about safety. Almost every traveler asks me this before arriving, and I hear the same question again and again: “Is it really safe?” I live…
Before You Visit: How the Marrakech Souks Really Work The souks are part of the Marrakech Medina. This is where people earn their living, not a place created mainly for visitors. Many families depend on daily work here. Some shops have been in the same hands for generations. Others open only when there is work…
How to dress in Morocco is one of the first things tourists wonder about before arriving. People want to know what feels acceptable, what attracts attention, and what actually makes daily walking around more comfortable. One of the first questions travelers ask before coming to Morocco is not about hotels or transport. It’s about clothes….
If you are planning a trip to Morocco, there is one question almost everyone thinks about, even if they don’t say it out loud. Is Morocco safe for tourists? I hear this question all the time. I hear it from couples planning their first trip together, from parents traveling with children, and from solo travelers…