Essential Travel Guide to Kenitra: A Historic Military Port

Essential Travel Guide to Kenitra: A Historic Military Port

Looking for the best things to do in Kenitra 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 Kenitra. Situated along the banks of the Sebou River, Kenitra is a historically significant port city in Morocco’s northwest. Today,…

Morocco’s Silver Town: Essential Travel Guide to Tiznit

Morocco’s Silver Town: Essential Travel Guide to Tiznit

Located just inland from the coast in Morocco’s southern Souss-Massa region, Tiznit is an atmospheric town that remains well off the beaten tourist track. It was founded in 1881 by Sultan Hassan I and has garnered a reputation for its high-quality gold and silver handicrafts.  For my husband and I, Tiznit holds special significance as…

An Imperial Gem: Essential Travel Guide to Meknes
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An Imperial Gem: Essential Travel Guide to Meknes

Looking for the best things to do in Meknes 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 Meknes. Located less than an hour’s drive from Fes, Meknes is often overlooked by travellers, despite its historical significance as the…

Essential Travel Guide to El Jadida: A Portuguese-Built Citadel
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Essential Travel Guide to El Jadida: A Portuguese-Built Citadel

Looking for the best things to do in El Jadida or highly recommended places to stay? Discover the ideal time to visit, tips for getting there and the best tours in this essential travel guide to El Jadida. El Jadida is a bustling port city on Morocco’s Atlantic coastline, around 100 kilometres south of Casablanca….

A Holy Town: Essential Travel Guide to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

A Holy Town: Essential Travel Guide to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

Looking for the best things to do in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun 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 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. Perched dramatically on the slopes of the Khyber and Tazga hills, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is…

Morocco’s Mini Marrakech: Essential Travel Guide to Taroudant
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Morocco’s Mini Marrakech: Essential Travel Guide to Taroudant

Looking for the best things to do in Taroudant 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 Taroudant. Situated east of coastal Agadir and south of Marrakech, Taroudant is an off-the-beaten-track destination that is well worth exploring. Encircled by…

Essential Travel Guide to Mirleft and Sidi Ifni
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Essential Travel Guide to Mirleft and Sidi Ifni

Looking for the best things to do in Sidi Ifni or highly recommended places to stay in Mirleft? Discover the ideal time to visit Morocco’s southern beaches and tips for getting around in this essential travel guide to Mirleft and Sidi Ifni. Perched atop the ochre cliffs of Morocco’s Atlantic coast are Mirleft and Sidi…

Rabat vs Casablanca: Which City Should You Visit?
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Rabat vs Casablanca: Which City Should You Visit?

Located just one hour from one another on Morocco’s Atlantic coastline are the sister cities of Rabat and Casablanca. Despite their close proximity, each has its own distinct charm and allure. We’ve visited both and while I have a favourite, the Rabat vs Casablanca debate is highly subjective and your favourite might be completely different….

Morocco’s Laid-Back Capital: Essential Travel Guide to Rabat
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Morocco’s Laid-Back Capital: Essential Travel Guide to Rabat

Looking for the best things to do in Rabat 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 Rabat. Located where the Bou Regreg River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Rabat serves as the laid-back capital of Morocco. It’s…

Morocco’s Metropolis: Essential Travel Guide to Casablanca
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Morocco’s Metropolis: Essential Travel Guide to Casablanca

Looking for the best things to do in Casablanca 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 Casablanca. As the largest city in Morocco (and home to one of Africa’s biggest international ports), Casablanca is a major…