"Tagine" (also spelled tajine) names two things at once: the dish and the pot it is cooked in. The pot has a wide, shallow base and a tall cone-shaped lid. As the food simmers, steam rises into the cone, cools, and drips back down onto the stew. This keeps the meat juicy and the flavours...Read More

Moroccan mint tea, known locally as atay, is far more than a drink: it is the way Morocco says welcome. Whether you are sitting in a Marrakech riad, a Fès medina shop or a Berber tent in the Sahara, a glass of sweet, fragrant green tea will be placed in your hands within minutes. In...Read More

Transfers in Morocco: Why a reliable transfer matters in Morocco A good transfer is the difference between starting your Morocco trip relaxed and starting it lost, overcharged or late. Morocco is a large country: Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca and the Sahara are many hours apart, and public transport does not reach every place travelers want to...Read More

Morocco Desert Tour Packing List Pack light layers, a scarf, closed shoes and a small bag for one night in the dunes: that covers 90% of what you need for a Sahara tour from Fes, Marrakech or Merzouga. What to wear in the Sahara The desert swings from hot afternoons to cold nights, so dress...Read More

Tours from Rabat put Morocco's best destinations within reach: blue-washed Chefchaouen, the medieval medina of Fes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque, Marrakech, and the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Whether you want a relaxed day trip from Rabat or a multi-day Sahara Desert tour from Rabat, Morocco's capital is one...Read More

Fes is where Morocco’s story begins. Its 9th-century medina, Fes el-Bali, is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world, and it is also one of the best departure points for a Sahara adventure. Leave the tanneries and medersas behind in the morning, and by nightfall you can be watching the sun set...Read More

Morocco has thousands of mosques, and nearly every neighbourhood has one. They are places of worship, but also centres of learning, charity and community, and their minarets are the signature of the Moroccan skyline. This article explores what the mosque means in Moroccan life, the faith that fills it, the craft that built it, and...Read More

The Draa (Oued Draa in Arabic, also spelled Dra or Drâa) is Morocco's longest river, at about 1,100 kilometres. It rises from tributaries in the High Atlas and winds south and east through a series of oases. Its flow is intermittent: seasonal rain and heavy withdrawal for farming mean the riverbed can look dry for...Read More

The Koutoubia was built in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty, who made Marrakech their capital after conquering the city around 1147. The story goes that the first mosque on the site was not correctly aligned with Mecca, so a second mosque was built right beside it. Archaeological remains of the earlier building can...Read More

Hassan Tower in Rabat: History, Facts and How to Visit The unfinished minaret that has watched over Morocco’s capital for more than 800 years. Rising above the Bouregreg River, Hassan Tower (Tour Hassan in French) is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Morocco. Its rose-colored sandstone, its field of broken columns and its unfinished...Read More

This 7-day Morocco itinerary is designed for travelers who want to see the highlights without the stress of planning. It is ideal for couples, families, friends and solo adventurers.Read More