Where to Stay for AFCON 2025: Best Hotels in Each Host City
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Where to Stay for AFCON 2025: Best Hotels in Each Host City

If you’re planning to attend the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco or want to use the tournament as an excuse for an unforgettable trip, choosing the right place to stay is crucial. With big crowds expected and fans flocking to Morocco from across Africa and beyond, rooms will fill up fast.  I’ve already…

Beyond Football: 10 Things to Do in Morocco During AFCON 2025
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Beyond Football: 10 Things to Do in Morocco During AFCON 2025

Travelling to Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations? Discover 10 unforgettable things to do in Morocco during AFCON 2025 – from Marrakech’s souks and Sahara adventures to Essaouira’s beaches and Atlas Mountain hikes. As Morocco gears up to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, football fever is sweeping across the country. I’m…

AFCON 2025 Morocco Travel Guide: Everything to Know
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AFCON 2025 Morocco Travel Guide: Everything to Know

Thinking about heading to AFCON 2025 in Morocco? Discover everything you need to know about experiencing this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, including the host cities, stadiums and travel tips for fans. Morocco is gearing up for one of its biggest sporting events in decades – the Africa Cup of Nations. I’m honestly so excited!…

The front of an Al Boraq high-speed train parked at a station in Morocco
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Riding the Al Boraq High-Speed Train in Morocco

Thinking about riding the Al Boraq, Morocco’s high-speed train? Discover everything you need to know about booking tickets, what to expect on board and travel times between Casablanca and Tangier. Morocco isn’t just known for its energised souks, desert landscapes and historic medinas – it’s also home to Africa’s first high-speed train. The Al Boraq,…

10 Best Hotels in Essaouira (for every budget)
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10 Best Hotels in Essaouira (for every budget)

Looking for the best hotels in Essaouira? Browse this curated collection of villas, riads and hostels offering something for all budgets. Drenched with sunshine on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira is Marrakech’s laid-back sister. While many people visit as a day trip, it’s definitely worth staying a few days to explore the city’s whitewashed medina, bustling…

Best Travel Destinations in Morocco: Top Places to Visit in 2026
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Best Travel Destinations in Morocco: Top Places to Visit in 2026

Discover the best travel destinations in Morocco, from the bustling souks of Marrakech and the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the windswept dunes of the Sahara Desert. With its ancient medinas, spellbinding desert landscapes and whitewashed coastal cities, Morocco is a country that captures the imagination. Sitting at the crossroads of Africa and Europe, it…

Essential Travel Guide to Taliouine: Morocco’s Saffron Town
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Essential Travel Guide to Taliouine: Morocco’s Saffron Town

Looking for the best things to do in Taliouine or highly recommended places to stay? Discover the ideal time to visit, tips for getting around and the best tours in this essential travel guide to Taliouine. Perched amidst the rocky landscapes of the Anti-Atlas Mountains is the small town of Taliouine. In Morocco, it’s synonymous…

Essential Guide to Hiking Mount Toubkal
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Essential Guide to Hiking Mount Toubkal

Thinking about hiking Mount Toubkal? Discover everything you need to know about scaling North Africa’s highest peak, from access to guides and what to expect on the trail. Trekking to the 4,167 metre (13,671 feet) high summit of Mount Toubkal is a bucket list experience for many travellers to Morocco. After all, it is the highest peak in North…

Moroccan Architecture: Riads + Kasbahs + Madrasas + Babs

Moroccan Architecture: Riads + Kasbahs + Madrasas + Babs

Morocco’s architectural heritage reflects the country’s diverse geography and rich history, woven together through successive waves of settlement and military conquest. It’s a testament to its many cultural influences, from the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis to the historic ksars along the Saharan trade routes and the madrasas of the Saadian and Marinid dynasties. If…

10 Beautiful Buildings in Morocco to Add to Your Itinerary

10 Beautiful Buildings in Morocco to Add to Your Itinerary

Morocco is renowned for its architectural treasures, with strikingly beautiful buildings and monuments scattered throughout the country. From the opulently decorated mosques and madrasas of the imperial cities to the earthen-walled kasbahs and ksours of the south, the country’s diverse architectural traditions reflect its cultural, geographical and religious heritage.  If you’re a fan of architecture…