Morocco travel Q&A

10 things to avoid in Morocco

Cultural don'ts, scam don'ts, dangerous don'ts. The behaviors that get tourists in trouble or just embarrass them, and what to do instead.

Best beaches in Morocco

Guide to the best beaches in Morocco, including Essaouira, Agadir, Taghazout, Legzira, Asilah, Tangier, Saidia, and what each coast is actually good for.

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Best cities to visit in Morocco

A practical ranking of the best cities to visit in Morocco, from Marrakech and Fes to Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, and the desert gateways.

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Best day trips from Marrakech

Honest reviews of every popular day trip from Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Ouzoud waterfalls, Agafay desert. What's worth it, what's overrated.

Best things to buy in Morocco

Guide to the best things to buy in Morocco, including rugs, leather, ceramics, spices, argan oil, lanterns, babouches, and how to avoid overpaying in the souks.

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Best time to visit Morocco

Month-by-month breakdown of Morocco's weather, crowds, and prices, when to go for souks, surf, mountains, and desert without melting or freezing.

Can I drink tap water in Morocco?

Honest answer on tap water safety in Morocco, what locals do, what tourists should do, ice in drinks, brushing teeth, and how to avoid traveler's stomach.

Do I need a visa to visit Morocco?

Visa-free countries, on-arrival rules, e-visa, length of stay, passport validity, and the questions border officers actually ask.

Getting between cities in Morocco, trains, buses, taxis

Complete guide to inter-city transport in Morocco, ONCF trains, CTM and Supratours buses, grand taxis, domestic flights. Routes, prices, booking tips.

Hammam etiquette, what to expect at a Moroccan bath

First-time guide to the Moroccan hammam, what to wear, what to bring, what actually happens, and the difference between local and spa hammams.

How much money do I need for a week in Morocco?

Real-world daily budgets for backpacker, mid-range, and comfortable travel in Morocco, riads, food, transport, activities. Updated for 2026.

How much should I tip in Morocco?

Practical tipping guide for Morocco, restaurants, taxis, riad staff, guides, hammams, public toilets. What's expected and what's overkill.

How to bargain in a Moroccan souk

A practical guide to bargaining in Marrakech, Fes, and any Moroccan souk, opening offers, body language, the walk-away, and Darija phrases that move the price.

How to get from the airport to your hotel in Morocco

Airport-to-city transport options for Marrakech (RAK), Casablanca (CMN), Fes (FEZ), Agadir (AGA), and Tangier (TNG). Costs, scams to dodge, and what locals do.

Is alcohol legal in Morocco? Where can I drink?

What you need to know about alcohol in Morocco, legal, where to find it, how much it costs, where you can and can't drink, and Ramadan rules.

Is Chefchaouen worth visiting?

Honest guide to Chefchaouen, Morocco's blue city: what to do, how many days to stay, how to get there, best photo spots, and when to skip it.

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Is Morocco safe for solo female travelers?

An honest, practical guide for solo female travelers in Morocco, what's exaggerated, what's real, what to wear, where to stay, and how to handle attention.

Is Morocco safe for tourists in 2026?

Morocco is statistically one of the safer countries in Africa for tourists. Here's what's overblown, what's real, and how to handle the actual risks.

Marrakech vs Fes: which city is better?

Marrakech vs Fes compared honestly: medinas, safety, food, shopping, riads, day trips, nightlife, family travel, and which city fits your Morocco itinerary.

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Money in Morocco, currency, ATMs, cards, exchange

Complete guide to money in Morocco, the dirham, where to exchange, ATM fees, which cards work, how much cash to carry, and what to do with leftover dirhams.

Moroccan food, what to eat and where

Honest guide to Moroccan food, couscous vs tagine, what to order, what's overrated, where to eat in Marrakech and Fes, and what locals actually eat.

Morocco in 10 days, the complete first-timer itinerary

10 days lets you add Fes, Chefchaouen, or the coast to the classic Marrakech + Sahara route. The 10-day itinerary most first-timers should consider.

Morocco in 14 days, the deep traveler's itinerary

14 days lets you do Morocco properly, imperial cities, Sahara, Atlas trekking, and the coast without compromise. The complete 2-week itinerary.

Morocco in 7 days, the perfect first-timer itinerary

A practical, opinionated 7-day Morocco itinerary covering Marrakech, the desert, and the coast, the route most first-time visitors should actually take.

Morocco vs Egypt vs Turkey vs Tunisia, which to visit

Honest comparison of Morocco vs Egypt vs Turkey vs Tunisia, when to pick each, what they're like, costs, safety, food, and the experience.

Morocco with kids, family travel guide

Honest guide to traveling Morocco with children, what works, what to avoid, family-friendly cities, riads with pools, kid-friendly desert tours, and ages.

Mosque and religion etiquette in Morocco

Clear Morocco mosque etiquette for tourists: which mosques non-Muslims can visit, dress code, prayer times, Ramadan respect, photography, and religious customs.

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Power outlets and plug types in Morocco

Morocco uses European Type C and E plugs at 220V/50Hz. What to bring, what works without an adapter, and the chargers you can definitely leave at home.

Riad vs hotel in Morocco: where should you stay?

Riad vs hotel in Morocco compared for first-time travelers: location, luggage, pools, breakfast, safety, families, couples, noise, and what to check before booking.

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Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, 2-day vs 3-day

Honest guide to Sahara desert tours from Marrakech, Merzouga vs Zagora, 2-day vs 3-day, what to pack, what to expect, and what's worth it.

Should you rent a car in Morocco?

Honest take on renting and driving in Morocco, when it makes sense, when it doesn't, costs, road conditions, police checkpoints, and the alternatives.

SIM cards, eSIMs, and mobile data in Morocco

The three Moroccan mobile carriers, how to buy a SIM at the airport vs. in town, eSIM options that work without paperwork, and realistic data prices.

Solo travel in Morocco

Practical solo travel guide to Morocco: safety, best cities, hostels and riads, transport, scams, female solo travel, meeting people, and itinerary ideas.

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The most common tourist scams in Morocco (and how to avoid them)

Every tourist scam in Morocco, ranked by frequency. The medina rerouters, henna ambushers, taxi metres, riad fakes. How to spot and shut down each one.

Train and bus travel in Morocco

Simple guide to Morocco trains, buses, grand taxis, private drivers, and when to use each for Marrakech, Fes, Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Essaouira, Chefchaouen, and the Sahara.

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Visiting Morocco during Ramadan, what to expect

Ramadan in Morocco for tourists, what's open, what's closed, eating during the day, iftar experiences, and why it might be the best time to visit.

What language do they speak in Morocco?

Languages spoken in Morocco, Darija, Berber, French, English, Spanish. Which language works where, and how to navigate as an English speaker.

What should I wear in Morocco?

Practical dress code advice for Morocco, what's modest enough, what gets you hassled, what to wear in mosques, on beaches, in the desert, in winter.

What to pack for Morocco, the complete list

Season-by-season packing list for Morocco. What to wear, what to bring, what to leave at home, for cities, desert, mountains, and the coast.

Where to stay in Marrakech, neighborhood guide

Honest neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Marrakech, medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie. Where to stay for your first trip, on a budget, with a family, or for nightlife.