Desert Travel
Marrakech to Merzouga: the route, the drive time and the stops worth making
Five hundred and sixty kilometres separate Marrakech from the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Here is how to cross them — and why the road is half the journey.
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Stories from Morocco
Field notes, cultural insights, and travel reflections from the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains, and the cities in between — written for travellers who want more than a checklist.
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Why the Sahara Desert changes how you see the world
The desert teaches silence. It strips away the noise of everyday life and leaves you with something quieter — and more honest.
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2, 3 or 4 days? How to choose the right desert tour from Marrakech
The length of your desert tour decides which desert you see, how long you spend in the car and how much of the south you discover. Here is how to choose.
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What to pack for a Morocco desert tour: a local guide's checklist
Sand gets everywhere, nights are colder than you think and your big suitcase stays in the car. A practical packing list for the Sahara.
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Hidden Places
Ait Ben Haddou: a guide to Morocco's most famous kasbah
A clay village that has watched caravans, film crews and centuries pass by. How to visit Ait Ben Haddou — and how to see more than the postcard.
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Hidden Places
The Dades Gorge and the Todra Gorge: a local's guide to Morocco's canyons
Two canyons, one valley of a thousand kasbahs. How to experience the Dades and Todra gorges rather than just driving through them.
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Desert Travel
Agafay desert or Merzouga? Choosing the right desert in Morocco
One is 40 minutes from Marrakech, the other a two-day journey away. Both are called the desert. Here is what each really offers.
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Climbing Toubkal: a complete guide to North Africa's highest peak
At 4,167 metres, Jbel Toubkal is the roof of North Africa — and closer to Marrakech than most people realise. Everything you need to plan the climb.
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The 8 best day trips from Marrakech, chosen by a local guide
Mountains, waterfalls, the Atlantic coast and the edge of the desert — all within reach of Marrakech. The day trips worth your time, with honest travel times.
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Private or group? How to choose a desert tour in Morocco
The same three-day route can be a rushed bus ride or the trip of a lifetime. The difference is usually in the details nobody tells you about.
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Culture
Morocco travel tips: 15 things to know before your first visit
Money, clothes, haggling, tipping and the small customs nobody explains. The Morocco travel tips I give every guest before they land.
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Culture
Inside the Fes Medina: how to understand the world's oldest living city
Nine thousand alleys. No cars. One thousand years of continuous life. Fes is unlike any other city in Morocco — and unlike any other city on earth.
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Desert Travel
A night in the Sahara: what the desert camp actually is
People imagine one of two things: an Instagram fantasy or a Boy Scout tent. The reality is different from both — and better than either.
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Guides
Seven days in Morocco: a luxury itinerary that doesn't waste a single hour
Seven days is not enough to understand Morocco — but it is enough to fall in love with it. Here is the route that earns that.
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The best time to visit Morocco: a month-by-month guide
Morocco does not have one perfect season. It has several — each revealing a different version of the country. Here is how to find yours.
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Desert Travel
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi: everything you need to know before you go
The photographs cannot prepare you for the scale. Here is the honest, practical guide to Morocco's Sahara — from someone who has crossed it hundreds of times.
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Is Morocco safe to visit? An honest answer from a local guide
The question comes up in every conversation before a first visit. Here is the answer I give — not the reassuring version, but the true one.
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Culture
Living with Berber families in the Atlas Mountains
Authenticity cannot be manufactured. It lives in the hands that prepare your meal and the stories shared under the stars.
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Hidden Places
Chefchaouen beyond the blue walls
The blue medina draws the crowds — but the Rif Mountains, the quiet riads, and the evening light on the kasbah hold the real story.
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Moroccan Mint Tea: the ritual behind every welcome in Morocco
Three pours, one ritual, and a hospitality tradition that opens every door in Morocco — from mountain villages to desert camps.
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