Hammam in Morocco: A First-Timer’s Guide to the Traditional Bath
How a Moroccan hammam works, public bath or spa, what to bring and the etiquette to follow, so your first steam, black soap and kessa scrub is relaxing rather than confusing.
How a Moroccan hammam works, public bath or spa, what to bring and the etiquette to follow, so your first steam, black soap and kessa scrub is relaxing rather than confusing.
What to wear in Morocco and what to bring for medinas, the Sahara, the Atlas and the coast, with a season-by-season checklist and the items travellers often forget.
Is Morocco safe for travellers? A practical look at petty crime, common medina scams, taxis, solo and female travel, health and emergency numbers, with simple ways to stay relaxed and secure.
What a riad is, how to pick the right one in Marrakech, Fes or Essaouira, and what to expect from rooms, breakfast, terraces and arrival in the medina.
A day-by-day 10-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to Fes via the High Atlas, the kasbah valleys and a night in the Sahara, with tips on pacing, transport and where to sleep.
When is the best time to visit Morocco? A month-by-month guide to the weather in the cities, mountains, coast and Sahara, with festivals, Ramadan and crowd levels.
From tagine and couscous to pastilla, harira and street-food snacks, here are the Moroccan dishes and drinks worth seeking out, with tips on where and how to eat them.
How to be a respectful guest in Morocco: greetings, dress, mosques, Ramadan, photography, tea and meals, tipping, and the small gestures that make a big difference.
A practical guide to getting around Morocco: when to take the train, which buses to book, how grand and petit taxis work, and what to know before you rent a car.
Why stop in Midelt: Jebel Ayachi and the Cirque de Jaffar, the abandoned mines of Aouli, Kasbah Myriem, the apple harvest and practical tips for the Fes–Sahara road.