The Archive

Practical, first-hand travel writing.

• Fes in Spring: The Best Season to Visit2026-06-24
• How to Get from Fes to Chefchaouen — Bus, Grand Taxi & Private Transfer2026-06-24
• Do You Need a Guide for the Fes Medina? An Honest Answer2026-06-23
• Merzouga vs Zagora — Which Sahara Desert Should You Visit?2026-06-01
• Morocco Festivals Calendar — Key Events by Month2026-06-01
• Staying in a Moroccan Desert Camp — What to Expect2026-06-01
• Marrakech Food Guide — What to Eat, Where to Eat It2026-06-01
• Morocco Photography Spots — Where to Find the Best Shots2025-12-01
• Chefchaouen — The Blue City: A Complete Guide2025-11-02
• Morocco with Kids — Family Travel Guide by Fes & Imperial Cities2025-10-08
• Shopping the Marrakech Souks — What to Buy, Where & How to Bargain2025-09-14
• Aït Ben Haddou — The Complete Visitor's Guide2025-08-20
• The Moroccan Mint Tea Ritual — History, Etiquette and How It's Made2025-07-01
• Driving in Morocco — What Every Visitor Should Know2025-06-12
• The Classic 7-Day Morocco Itinerary — Day by Day2025-05-05
• Best Riads in Marrakech — A Curated Selection2025-04-18
• Fes in Summer: Beating the Medina Heat2025-04-08
• Fes for Couples: A Romantic Guide to the Medina2025-04-08
• Fes in Winter: The Quiet, Atmospheric Medina2025-04-07
• How Many Days in Fes? A Trip-Length Planning Guide2025-04-05
• Fes on a Budget — Free Things to Do & Money-Saving Tips2025-04-03
• Things to Know Before Visiting Fes — Tips, Etiquette & the Medina2025-03-30
• Getting Around Fes — The Car-Free Medina, Taxis & the Ville Nouvelle2025-03-28
• Morocco on a Budget — Real Daily Costs & Money-Saving Tips2025-03-22
• Where to Stay in Fes — A Neighbourhood Guide2025-03-22
• The Best Time to Visit Fes — A Month-by-Month Guide2025-03-20
• What to Pack for Morocco — A Seasonal Packing List2025-02-14
• Is Morocco Safe in 2026? An Honest Traveller's Guide2025-01-10
• Essaouira Weekend Guide: Ramparts, Wind, Gnaoua and Riads2024-09-28
• High Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech: Imlil, Ourika & What to Expect2024-09-03
• Moroccan Food Beyond Tagine: What to Order and Where2024-08-15
• Walking the Fes Medina: A Practical Guide2024-07-08
• How to Haggle in the Moroccan Souks — Etiquette, Prices and Phrases2024-06-20
• Sahara Desert Camps Explained — Standard vs Luxury, Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga2024-05-12
• Marrakech in Three Days — A Practical Itinerary2024-04-05
• How Much to Tip in Morocco — A Practical Guide2024-03-10

Experiences, sights and neighbourhoods.

• Things to Do in Marrakech
• Things to Do in Fes
• Fes in 2 Days: A Two-Day Itinerary
• Fes in a Day: A One-Day Walking Itinerary of Fes el-Bali
• Fes Artisans & Crafts: Morocco's Craft Capital
• Fes Souks & Shopping: A Guide to the Medina's Markets
• Fes Medina Highlights: What Not to Miss in Fes el-Bali
• Day Trips from Fes: The Best Excursions
• Fes with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
• Fes Tanneries Guide: The Chouara & Beyond
• Chouara Tannery: A Visiting Guide to Fes's Famous Dye Pits
• Bou Inania Madrasa: A Visiting Guide to Fes's Marinid Masterpiece
• Bab Boujloud: A Guide to the Blue Gate of Fes el-Bali
• Al-Attarine Madrasa: A Visiting Guide to a Marinid Jewel in Fes
• The Andalusian Quarter of Fes: A Guide to Adwat al-Andalus
• Bab R'cif & the Heart of the Lower Medina: A Fes River Guide
• Nejjarine Museum & Fondouk: A Visiting Guide to the Carpenters' Square in Fes
• Dar Batha Museum: A Visiting Guide to the Palace of Moroccan Arts & Crafts in Fes
• Jnan Sbil Gardens: A Visiting Guide to the Bou Jeloud Gardens, the Green Heart of Fes
• Borj Nord & the Merinid Tombs: The Classic Fes Viewpoint Guide
• Fes Rooftop Views & Terraces: A Guide to the Best Panoramas
• The Mellah & Jewish Heritage of Fes: A Respectful Visitor's Guide
• The Qarawiyyin Mosque & University of Fes: A Visiting Guide
• Fes Pottery & Ceramics Workshop: Hands-On in the Potters' Quarter
• Fes Food Tour: A Guided Fassi Food Walk Through the Medina
• Sacred Music & Festivals in Fes: A Guide to the Festival of World Sacred Music, Sufi Nights and Andalusian Tradition
• Cooking Classes in Fes
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen
• Things to Do in Essaouira
• Things to Do in Agadir
• Things to Do in Tangier
• Things to Do in Merzouga
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate
• Things to Do in Meknes
• Things to Do in Rabat
• Things to Do in Casablanca
• Things to Do in Asilah
• Things to Do in Imlil
• Things to Do in Taghazout
• Things to Do in Ifrane
• Things to Do at Ouzoud Falls
• Things to Do in Dakhla
• Things to Do in Todra Gorge
• Things to Do in Taroudant
• Things to Do in the Ourika Valley
• Things to Do in the Agafay Desert

Plan the trip — when, where and how.

• The Best Time to Visit Morocco
• Is Morocco Safe to Visit?
• Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements
• What to Pack for Morocco
• Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
• Getting Around Morocco
• Moroccan Food & Drink
• Morocco Etiquette & Customs
• Fes & Northern Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days
• Fes & Morocco Itinerary: 10 Days
• SIM Cards & Internet in Morocco
• Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan
• Morocco for Women Travellers
• Morocco with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
• Morocco Photography Guide
• Moroccan Arabic & French Phrases for Travellers
• Morocco Honeymoon Guide
• Morocco Itinerary: 14 Days — The Grand Two-Week Route
• Sahara Desert Tour Guide: Merzouga, Chigaga & Zagora
• Trekking the Atlas Mountains: Toubkal, Imlil & Beyond
• Surfing in Morocco: Taghazout, Agadir & Imsouane
• Things to Do in Marrakech: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Fes: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Essaouira: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Agadir: The Essential Guide
• Shopping in the Souks: What to Buy, Fair Prices & Tips
• Things to Do in Rabat: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Tangier: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Casablanca: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Meknes: The Essential Guide
• Morocco in Winter: What to Expect & Where to Go
• Morocco in Summer: Heat, Coast & What Still Works
• Marrakech to Merzouga: Routes, Times & Transport Options
• Morocco Solo Travel: An Honest Guide
• Fes & Morocco Family Itinerary: 10 Days with Children
• How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?
• Best Time to Visit Marrakech
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• Morocco Travel Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Go
• Getting from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Your Destination
• Morocco Travel Insurance: What You Need & Why
• eSIMs for Morocco: The Traveller's Guide to Staying Connected
• Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Morocco?
• What to Wear in Morocco: Dress Code for Travellers
• Morocco Public Holidays & Festivals
• Best Beaches in Morocco
• Where to Stay in Morocco: Riads, Hotels & Desert Camps
• Moroccan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
• Morocco with a Baby or Toddler: A Practical Guide
• Morocco Road Trip Guide: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
• Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: The Complete Route Guide
• Best Time to Visit Fes: Weather, Crowds & What to Expect
• Morocco Camel Trekking: How to Plan the Perfect Sahara Ride
• Moroccan Cooking Classes: What to Expect & Where to Book
• Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen: Season, Weather & Practical Tips

Day-by-day routes you can follow.

• Fes Itinerary: 1 Day in the Medieval Medina
• Fes Itinerary: 2 Days in the Imperial City
• Fes Itinerary: 3 Days in the Imperial City
• Fes & Chefchaouen Itinerary: 3 Days, Medina to Blue City
• Fes, Volubilis & Meknes Itinerary: 2 Days
• Imperial Cities of Morocco: 5 Days (Fes, Meknes & Rabat)
• Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara: 4 Days
• Fes 7-Day Morocco Itinerary: Fes to Marrakech via the Sahara
• Fes & Northern Morocco Itinerary: 5 Days
• Fes, Meknes & Volubilis Itinerary: 3 Days in the Imperial Heartland

Honest side-by-side decisions.

• Marrakech vs Fes: Which Imperial City Should You Visit?
• Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Moroccan Desert Should You Choose?
• Marrakech vs Essaouira: Red City or Atlantic Coast?
• Chefchaouen vs Fes: Blue City or Ancient Medina?
• Fes vs Meknes: Two Imperial Cities, One Itinerary Decision
• Agadir vs Essaouira: Which Atlantic Coast City Is Right for You?
• Marrakech vs Agadir: Imperial City or Beach Resort?
• Sahara vs Atlas Mountains: Which Morocco Landscape Should You Choose?
• Casablanca vs Rabat: Business Metropolis or Royal Capital?
• Essaouira vs Taghazout: Atlantic Surf Town or Gnawa Port?
• Fes vs Tangier: Ancient Medina or Gateway to Africa?
• Marrakech vs Chefchaouen: Red City or Blue Pearl?
• Ouarzazate vs Merzouga: Kasbah Country or Saharan Dunes?
• Morocco vs Egypt: Which North African Country Should You Visit?
• Fes Medina: With a Guide vs Exploring Solo
• Fes in One Day vs Two Days: How Long Do You Need?
• Where to Stay in Fes: The Medina or the Ville Nouvelle?
• Bou Inania vs Al-Attarine Madrasa: Which Fes Marinid Jewel to See?
• Chouara vs Sidi Moussa Tannery: Which Fes Tannery Should You See?
• Fes vs Rabat: Medieval Heart or Modern Capital?
• Fes vs the Sahara: Medieval Medina or Desert Dunes?

Cities, deserts and the coast.

• Marrakech
• Fes
• Chefchaouen
• Sahara & Merzouga
• Essaouira
• Atlas Mountains
• Tangier
• Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
• Casablanca
• Rabat
• Meknes
• Agadir
• Dadès & Todra Gorges
• Ouzoud Falls
• Agafay Desert
• Ourika Valley
• Asilah
• Zagora
• Imlil
• Taroudant
• Taghazout
• Ifrane
• Dakhla
• Skoura
• Tinghir
• Oualidia
• Volubilis & Moulay Idriss
• Midelt
• Sidi Ifni
• El Jadida
• Azrou
• Moulay Bousselham
• Tétouan
• Tafraout
• Mirleft
• Larache
• Béni Mellal
• Rissani
• M'Hamid el Ghizlane
• Aït Bougmez Valley
• Akchour
• Saïdia

Private, tailor-made journeys.

• Fes el-Bali Medina & Tanneries
• Fes Artisan Workshops
• Fes Food Tour
• Volubilis & Meknes Day Trip
• Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fes
• Fes to Marrakech via the Middle Atlas
• Sefrou & the Fes Countryside
• Imperial Cities: Fes, Meknes & Rabat
• Fes Spiritual & Andalusian Quarter
• Fes to the Sahara