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Morocco in winter: weather, routes and what to pack
Morocco from December to February, region by region: sun by day, nights near freezing in the desert and the Atlas, snow on the passes, routes that work and what clothes to bring.
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Morocco travel blog (page 2)
Practical advice, routes and culture to help you plan your trip to Morocco, written by our team on the ground.
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Morocco in 7 days: a detailed itinerary and alternatives
A week in Morocco day by day: Marrakech, the Atlas, Merzouga and Fez with real driving times, plus a version for families with children and another without the desert.
Culture and food
Morocco customs and etiquette: a guide to travelling respectfully
The etiquette mistakes we see every season in Morocco and how to avoid them: clothing, photos, haggling, tipping, mosques and Ramadan, explained by a local agency.
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Marrakech weather by month: temperatures and what to do
What Marrakech feels like each month: rough temperatures, rain, cold nights in the riads, summer heat and how to plan visits and day trips around the season.
Culture and food
Moroccan food: typical dishes, etiquette and tips
A day of eating in Morocco, from breakfast to dinner: what people eat in each region, how to order vegetarian, how to behave in someone's home and how to eat street food without trouble.
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What to pack for Morocco: a packing list by season
The list we send our travellers before they arrive, with the reason for each item: clothes by season, the bag for the night in the desert, the first-aid kit and what to leave at home.
Desert and adventure
Sleeping in the Moroccan desert: camps and what to expect
An afternoon and night at a Sahara camp told hour by hour, the types of tent you can choose and the answers to what everyone asks us before they go.
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How much does a trip to Morocco cost? A detailed budget in euros
Three sample budgets for a week in Morocco, backpacker, mid-range and comfortable, with what you pay to sleep, eat and get around, and why sharing a vehicle changes the bill so much.
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Is Morocco safe to visit? Honest advice from local experts
Fake guides, taxis without meters, pushy sellers in the souks, traffic and desert heat. The real situations travellers run into in Morocco and how we deal with them.
Desert and adventure
Merzouga or Zagora? An honest comparison of the two deserts
Merzouga and Zagora are not the same desert. We compare dunes, driving hours, camps and budget, and tell you which to choose based on your days and who you're travelling with.
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Morocco entry requirements: passport, visa and customs
Passport, visa depending on your country, electronic authorisation, insurance and customs. What our travellers from Spain and the Americas ask before coming, with where to check each point.
Cities and regions
Chefchaouen: what to see and how to get to Morocco's blue town
How to get to Chefchaouen from Fez, Tangier, Tetouan or Casablanca by car or bus, and what to do in the blue town with one day or with two.