The Archive

Practical, first-hand travel writing.

• Can You Visit the Sahara Desert as a Day Trip from Marrakech? The Honest Answer2026-06-28
• Can You Do Day Trips from Marrakech Without a Tour? Which Ones Work by Bus, Taxi or Self-Drive2026-06-28
• What Are the Best Day Trips from Marrakech and Fes, and How Do You Choose Between the Atlas Mountains, the Desert and the Coast?2026-06-27
• Best Day Trips from Fes, Ranked by What's Actually Worth It2026-06-24
• Volubilis & Meknes Day Trip from Fes: Roman Ruins, an Imperial City & Is It Worth It2026-06-24
• Best Day Trips from Marrakech, Ranked by What's Actually Worth It2026-06-23
• Merzouga vs Zagora — Which Sahara Desert Should You Visit?2026-06-01
• 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 Morocco Day Trips2025-10-08
• 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
• Morocco on a Budget — Real Daily Costs & Money-Saving Tips2025-03-22
• 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
• 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
• Day Trips from Casablanca
• Day Trips from Agadir
• Day Trips from Tangier
• Day Trips from Essaouira
• Day Trips from Rabat
• Day Trips from Ouarzazate
• Day Trips from Chefchaouen
• Day Trips from Tetouan
• Day Trips from Meknes
• Day Trips from Taroudant
• Day Trips from Ifrane
• Day Trips from Merzouga
• Day Trips from Zagora
• Agafay vs the Atlas: Which Day Trip from Marrakech?
• Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech
• Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech
• Aït Benhaddou Day Trip from Marrakech
• Lalla Takerkoust Lake Day Trip from Marrakech

Plan the trip — when, where and how.

• The Best Time to Visit Morocco
• Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements
• Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
• Getting Around Morocco
• Moroccan Food & Drink
• Morocco Etiquette & Customs
• Morocco Itinerary: 10 Days
• Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan
• Morocco Day Trips for Women Travellers
• Morocco Photography Guide for Day Trips
• Moroccan Arabic & French Phrases for Travellers
• Morocco Honeymoon Guide: Romantic Day Trips from a Base
• Morocco Itinerary: 14 Days — Two Bases, Day Trips & Two Overnights
• Sahara from Marrakech: Why It's an Overnight, Not a Day Trip
• Atlas Day Hikes from Marrakech: Imlil & Ourika in a Day
• Surfing in Morocco: Day Lessons & Surf Day Trips from Agadir
• Marrakech as a Base: The Best Day Trips from the City
• Fes as a Base: Day Trips to Meknes, Volubilis & the Middle Atlas
• Chefchaouen: Why It's an Overnight Excursion, Not a Day Trip
• Essaouira Day Trip from Marrakech: What You Can Fit in a Day
• Agadir Day Trips: A Beach Base for Half-Day and Full-Day Excursions
• Shopping on Day Trips: Co-op Stops, Souk Visits & Bargaining on the Road
• Rabat Day Trip from Casablanca: One Hour by Train, What Fits in a Day
• Tangier Day Trips: A Base for Cap Spartel, Asilah and the North
• Casablanca in a Day: Hassan II Mosque, Plus a Rabat Day Trip
• Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Day Trip from Marrakech
• Meknes & Volubilis Day Trip from Fes
• Day Trips in Winter: Which Excursions Still Work
• Heat-Smart Day Trips: Summer Excursions That Work
• Marrakech to Merzouga: Why It Is Not a Day Trip
• Solo Travel: Day Trips, Safe Pickups & Meeting People
• Family Plan: 10 Days, One Base & Easy Day Trips
• How Many Days Do You Need to Fit Morocco's Best Day Trips?
• Best Time to Visit Marrakech
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• Day-Trip 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 to Reach as a Day Trip
• Where to Base in Morocco for Day Trips: Choosing Your City
• Moroccan Souvenirs to Buy on Your Day-Trip Routes
• Morocco with a Baby or Toddler: Which Day Trips Actually Work
• 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.

• 3 Days of Marrakech Day Trips
• Atlas, Desert & Coast: A Week of Excursions from Marrakech
• 5 Days of Marrakech Day Trips
• 3 Days of Day Trips from Fes
• 3 Days of Day Trips from Agadir
• Marrakech Day Trips: A Long Weekend of Excursions
• 3 Days of Day Trips from Tangier

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?
• Ouzoud Falls vs Ourika Valley: Which Nature Day Trip from Marrakech?
• Agafay vs Ourika: Which Quick Escape from Marrakech?
• Aït Ben Haddou: Long Day Trip or Overnight from Marrakech?
• Ouzoud vs Akchour Waterfalls: Which Moroccan Falls Should You Visit?
• Imlil: Day Trip or Overnight from Marrakech?
• Agafay Sunset Dinner or a Sahara Overnight from Marrakech?

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.

• Ourika Valley & Atlas Day Trip
• Agafay Desert Sunset Experience
• Essaouira Coast Day Trip
• Aït Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate Day Trip
• Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip
• Three Valleys & Atlas Day Trip
• Marrakech City Tour
• Paradise Valley Day Trip
• Volubilis & Meknes Day Trip
• Imlil & Toubkal Foothills Day Trip
• Marrakech Hot-Air Balloon Flight
• Marrakech Quad Biking Adventure
• Essaouira Day Trip from Agadir
• Taghazout & Surf Coast Day Trip from Agadir
• Fes Medina Guided Day Tour
• Tangier City Tour, Cap Spartel & Hercules Caves
• Marrakech Palmeraie Camel Ride
• Marrakech Tagine Cooking Class
• 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
• 2-Day Mount Toubkal Summit Trek from Imlil
• 2-Day Essaouira Trip from Marrakech
• 2-Day Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate & Skoura Tour
• 2-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga
• 2-Day Agafay Desert Night & Atlas Mountains
• 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
• 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
• 3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga
• 3-Day Desert Tour from Fes to Merzouga and Back
• 3-Day Todra & Dades Gorges Tour from Marrakech
• 3-Day High Atlas Berber Villages Trek from Imlil