2024-04-09 12:59
Setting on the North African coast, Morocco is on the super high fly way of birds traveling by way from Africa to Europe and back again. One can see everything from sea-dwelling birds to Des… Read More
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2024-03-20 09:05
Frank Herbert’s science fiction masterpiece, Dune, first published in 1965, is a monumental work in the genre, captivating readers over the years with its intricate plot, richly imagin… Read More
2023-11-28 21:57
Morocco is probably one of the most kid-friendly countries I have ever travelled. As soon as I started taking trains, buses, taxis and visiting the souks with my kid, an entirely different c… Read More
2023-11-02 12:38
Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador, boasts a history as vibrant as its striking blue and white architecture. This coastal jewel has witnessed civilizations come and go, each leaving their… Read More
2023-08-03 12:29
As I stepped foot on the sun-kissed shores of El Jadida, a Moroccan coastal city steeped in history, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder. This hidden gem, with its blend of Port… Read More
2023-06-17 15:00
Fez, one of Morocco’s most enchanting cities, is a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Steeped in history and boasting a rich tapestry of architectural wonders, Fez has been recognize… Read More
2023-05-09 09:37
Rabat is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites that showcase the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage. These landmarks are an absolute must for anyone who wishes to visit… Read More
2023-03-22 03:00
Some of the very best cuisine in Morocco can be found on the country's street food carts. Here's what you can expect to enjoy.
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2023-03-08 15:11
I was too ambitious with the day. We had hiked to the top of Mount Zagore and spent too long lingering in the mudwalled ksar of Amezrou. It was all my fault, of course. I am always looking t… Read More
2022-12-15 12:57
Thinking about spending Christmas in Morocco? The Morocco travel team at Journey Beyond Travel caught Santa Claus riding camels in Morocco’s Sahara Desert and thought this was a sight… Read More
2022-11-16 07:00
Many travelers today associate Morocco with hashish (kif), but although the country’s production of the drug is centuries old, it was not until the early 1970s that Morocco became inte… Read More
2022-10-26 07:00
Riding a camel is not as easy as hopping on its back. Journey Beyond Travel gives you the inside scoop on how to survive - and enjoy - a camel ride in the Sahara Desert.
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2022-09-28 13:00
Take the road from Erfoud to Ouarzazate and you will find yourself driving along what is commonly known as the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs. You’ll catch a spe… Read More
2022-08-31 07:00
It always helps to know a few key words in the local language when you travel. For your next Morocco holiday, take note of these phrases.
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2022-08-24 07:00
Riads were traditionally multi-generational family homes, but today they serve as guesthouses in Morocco.
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2022-07-19 06:58
Although demoted from the position of Morocco’s capital city, there is little doubt that Morocco’s former capital, the city of Fez, remains one of the most important cities in th… Read More
2022-07-11 06:00
Until 1925 Fez was the modern capital of Morocco and it retains its prestige as one of the most enchanting and enriching cities in the country. Home to the world’s largest car-free cit… Read More
2022-06-15 15:04
While many a tourist and traveler to Tangier spend their time immersed in the medina and navigating the kasbah – if fresh air and flora is your thing, there are some wonderful outdoor… Read More
2022-05-31 14:50
Visiting a hammam, or a public bath, in Morocco is a very authentic experience, but it can be confusing for first-time visitors. This step-by-step guide answers all of your questions to make… Read More
2022-05-04 14:00
Morocco is unquestionably both a photographic destination and a great place to flex your walking and trekking muscles – Photographer Charley Tuffey decided to do both, and has shared w… Read More
2022-04-20 15:00
A tour of Morocco's most iconic movie locations.
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2022-04-14 15:00
The Ashura Festival in Morocco (often spelled: “achoura”) is truly a festival for kids… and kids at heart! Kids all get new toys, as well as the staple Darbuka (a goblet d… Read More
2022-04-04 17:00
Moroccan tradition and culture is steeped in food. Here's what you can expect to find on the table.
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2022-03-10 14:30
Spend a couple days in Place Djemaa el-Fna, the high energy square and marketplace in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The post Jemaa el-Fnaa: The Main Square in Marrakesh appeared first on Journey Beyon… Read More
2022-02-25 14:30
Le Maison de la Photographie (often the “Photography Museum” or “House of Photography” in English) is one of Morocco’s richest photography museums. Le Maison de… Read More
2022-02-15 16:05
For over a thousand years, Marrakesh has been many things. A hub for trade. A cultural melting pot. A powerful world capital. A tourist mecca. For all of these reasons, and many more, make t… Read More
2022-01-24 16:00
The Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco, has a rich cultural history, and visitors to the country can visit this splendid building.
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2022-01-10 16:01
Renowned for their bird life, plant life, art and culture, the Majorelle Garden and Islamic Art Museum in Marrakesh offer a peek into Morocco's past while providing a quiet respite from the… Read More
2021-12-20 14:10
If you’re looking to get away when the temperature plummets and the snow starts falling from above, why not consider spending Christmas in Morocco? While many travelers from the Northe… Read More
2021-11-03 14:30
There are many good reasons for the inquisitive traveler to visit Morocco. The High Atlas Mountains and their hiking trails. The old cities of Fez and Marrakesh with the largest traditi… Read More
2021-09-24 15:53
I always get a little nervous when someone asks me to recommend a beach when they are visiting Asilah, just a short thirty minute drive from the Mediterranean digs of the city of Tangier. Wh… Read More
2021-09-09 16:25
On the surface, Casablanca has a lot going for it. It has a great name embued with a certain amount of romance, year-round warm weather, long strips of sandy beaches, some of the best cuisin… Read More
2021-08-27 14:44
Sustainable travel in Morocco means that you seek out business that are run by local people and respect the local culture and traditions.
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2021-08-10 12:11
It’s a common refrain heard around the world: “It’s not easy being green.” In bright contrast to the Kermit dirge bemoaning the color green, the hillside town of Ouaz… Read More
2021-06-14 14:50
I challenge any traveler to return from their holiday in Morocco without at least one piece of Fez pottery. It is impossible not to be drawn to the graphic lines and colorful arabesques. The… Read More
2021-06-01 09:00
I was traveling through the dusty south of Morocco, touring the Sahara with my guide, Hamid. He was trying to show me exactly where a particular scene in Ridley Scott’s epic film, Glad… Read More
2021-03-25 15:05
Walter Harris, a long-time Tangier resident and former news correspondent for The Times, would be elated. His Tangier house, a quintessential example of Moorish-European architecture, has no… Read More
2021-03-12 15:30
The historic old medina of Marrakesh can be overwhelming. The hot Moroccan sun beats down while vendors callout at passersby, hoping for a quick sale. Clanging metal rings out from the ironm… Read More
2021-01-08 16:00
When you imagine the people of Morocco, you maybe first imagine the sultans and viziers, the pashas, as the blue-turbaned men gracefully leading their train of camels through the vast sandy… Read More
2020-12-29 16:22
Peter Mayne's A Year in Marrakesh is a travel memoir that drops the reader into the history and culture of this North African nation.
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2020-10-20 16:25
Morocco's Achoura Festival is a time for celebration, remembrance and outreach.
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2020-09-03 16:24
The long history of Morocco is filled with characters that seem to leap off the page. Perhaps none more so than the Sultan Moulay Ismail. At once feared and respected, villainized and lioniz… Read More
2020-08-05 16:24
“What should I wear?” – I often get this question from travelers coming to Morocco, particularly women, wondering what to wear in Morocco. While the country does not have a… Read More
2020-07-16 16:07
Tangier is a history full of odd ducks and strange corners of history. You probably know that for the first half of the 20th century, it was a popular haunt for oil barons and shipping magna… Read More
2020-06-15 02:00
Following in the footsteps of our first piece about traditional dances in Morocco is yet another round-up of more dances that help define this country's culture.
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2020-06-08 15:45
When traveling abroad, if you take the time to seek out and learn about local traditions, you’ll glimpse a window into what shapes a place and its culture. Sometimes these local tradit… Read More
2020-05-29 21:00
Many visitors fly into Morocco perhaps not even aware that travel to and from Morocco’s neighboring countries is possible! Anyone can easily extend their visits to include Spain… Read More
2020-05-25 16:50
Tangier rests on a strange, wayward little corner of Africa. It is a great accident of history and privileged geography, having been the first stop in Africa for many people from around… Read More
2020-05-14 16:45
Update: In September 2016, this iconic rock arch collapsed due to erosion. There is still an arch on the beach, but this one currently no longer exists. Morocco is a country filled with beau… Read More
2020-05-07 14:00
Halal tourism is a relatively new term and style of travel. It refers to meeting the needs and desires of Muslim tourists by providing services and amenities that Muslim travelers desire. Th… Read More
2020-05-01 17:40
One of the things you'll need to consider as you plan your trip to Morocco is what language you'll speak. We help you figure out which would be most helpful for your purposes.
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2020-04-25 17:58
Less than 15 kilometers south of mainland Europe, across the Strait of Gibraltar, is Morocco – a fantastic destination of sand dunes, beaches, crowded markets, resort towns and ja… Read More
2020-04-22 08:00
You are headed to the African nation of Morocco. Your Moroccan tour operator has told you about visiting Berber villages. You have heard all about the Berber craftsmen, their knowledge of th… Read More
2020-03-03 09:47
Call it what you will — CoViD 19; Coronavirus; Novel Coronavirus; the Wuhan Virus — whatever name want to use, this new virus definitely has people in a panic. Stock markets are… Read More
2020-02-14 16:24
Have you ever video chatted with the family back home while traversing the Sahara, perched on the hump of a dromedary strolling through the vast sand sea? Yep. That’s a thing. These da… Read More
2020-01-02 16:25
Over the past few years, people have often asked me what sort of books they should read about Morocco. That’s a tough question as there are quite a few really great books about this li… Read More
2019-10-22 16:22
Three days in Marrakesh. This is the average most travelers manage to spend in the Red City. Whether you’re coming for work or pleasure, it’s almost impossible to not spend at le… Read More
2019-09-24 16:15
In the 13th century, Morocco’s own Ibn Battuta, in explorer and intrepid traveler, was the first known traveler to connect distant the northwest corner of Africa to the far East. It&rs&hell…Read More
2019-08-22 16:41
Now, more than ever, it’s easy to stay connected with your loved ones back home while you’re traveling to Morocco. Sporting a very robust network, with 4g cellular capability in… Read More
2019-07-15 16:15
For many travelers “of a certain age,” Morocco holds a distinct appeal. By this time in a traveler’s life, the bustling boulevards of Paris and sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii… Read More
2019-05-27 17:20
Marrakesh is a city like no other. Steeped in history, the North African tourist hotspot is a must experience on any serious traveler’s list of magical places to visit. The beauti… Read More
2019-05-16 14:13
Most people who visit Morocco are fascinated by the country’s incredible interior design. ‘Fairy’, ‘dreamy’ and ‘charming’ are some of the most used… Read More
2019-05-02 09:01
UPDATED: May 2, 2019: Ramadan is the month-long Islamic holiday celebrated each year. The Islamic calendar follows a lunar pattern so every year Ramadan moves 10 days forward on the Gregoria… Read More
2019-04-29 16:30
One of the most common questions we receive is about driving in Morocco. Is driving in Morocco is safe? Are the roads good? Do you need an international driver’s license? Is it possibl… Read More
2019-03-12 11:30
For many travelers the question isn’t if you’ll be traveling or when you’ll be traveling: it’s just a matter of where. Where should you go on your dream vacation? Whe… Read More
2019-02-20 16:36
The Kingdom of Morocco is a diverse country with an easily recognizable and rich culture. However, when you look closely, Morocco is also a melting pot of foreign influences. The geographic… Read More
2019-01-21 16:07
Most people traveling internationally end up staying at least a day or two in Casablanca, flying in and out of Mohamed V International Airport. After touring the towering Hassan II Mosque, t… Read More
2018-12-19 13:51
The souks of Morocco are chalk full of the perfect gifts for your special someones. Whether you’re looking for something small for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger to toss… Read More
2018-12-05 16:31
Photography in Morocco is known among photographers for being extremely challenging. Though in some part this is because of the natural elements, like sand in the desert, what can make photo… Read More
2018-11-29 17:46
In Morocco, the public bath has long been a sort of cleansing ritual performed 2-3 times a week for a millennia. Though there are numerous upscale, more private and intimate spa experiences… Read More
2018-11-12 17:25
For nearly every traveller to Morocco, one of the biggest highlights is listening to live Moroccan music. From the performers jamming in Marrakesh’s famous square, Jemma el-Fnaa every… Read More
2018-10-15 20:46
When you’re traveling through the north of Morocco, undoubtably, you will see colorful Moroccan reed hats dotting the landscape. These are the “sheshia” (also: chichia) hat… Read More
2018-10-02 16:30
Many guidebooks and blogs describe as best they can the feast of senses that is Morocco, but what they seldom do is discuss what all of that stimulation of your senses actually does. So what… Read More
2018-09-24 16:11
When I was planning a trip to Fez a few weeks ago, I made sure to book a riad (a traditional Moroccan house) with air conditioning. Like many parts of Morocco in July, the temperat… Read More
2018-09-18 10:26
The long, storied history of learning and scholarship in Morocco is often surprising to first time visitors, and even to some longtime inhabitants. In fact, Morocco boasts the world’s… Read More
2018-08-27 16:42
One of Morocco’s most famed rulers was Sultan Moulay Ismail. He was 27 when he came to power and ruled from 1645-1727. During his reign, the country’s capital city was transferre… Read More
2018-08-20 16:26
Alyson gave me a horrified look when I asked her how long the dada (a term often used to refer to female chefs at Moroccan hotels) had been teaching Moroccan cooking classes. &ldqu&hell…Read More
2018-07-17 16:10
The lush grounds of a golf club in the outskirts of Marrakesh are now home to one of the only museums dedicated to African art on the continent. The Museum of Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MAC… Read More
2018-07-04 15:14
If you’re in Morocco on July 4th, you won’t see fireworks or likely hear the Star Spangled Banner playing. There won’t be any baseball games on TV and you would be lucky to… Read More
2018-06-19 19:09
With a past rich in history and culture, Morocco is a country that many visit to wander the old labyrinthine medinas and crumbling casbahs… and rightly so. In many ways, Morocco is a… Read More
2018-05-29 17:49
From the crumbling splendor of the 13th-century Alhambra in Granada, Spain, to the 14th-century Madrasa Bou Inania in Fez, Morocco, spectacular examples of Moorish plaster-carving, tilework… Read More
2018-05-15 17:52
The old Medina of Tetouan is a place where people live and work — you won’t find many souvenir shops here. But if you want to experience life in a Moroccan medina with few touris… Read More
2018-05-03 16:29
So, you’re in Essaouira for a few days. You’re adventurous and your taste buds are tired of the mostly similar Moroccan fare you’ve eaten so far in Casablanca, Fez and even… Read More
2018-04-24 16:17
With its white walls and bright, broad main streets, its relaxed and friendly inhabitants, and its vibrant arts and music scene, Essaouira is my favorite city in Morocco. It has world-class… Read More
2018-04-17 16:44
In Essaouira, there is a cooking class unlike any other in Morocco. Khadija’s Kuzina, located just outside the medina, is an experience that is so much more than just learning somethin… Read More
2018-04-03 13:44
The obvious question when you first get to Chefchaouen is: “Why is it blue?” Many reasons are offered and most are myths. Some of the myths include: the color repels mosquitos; i… Read More
2018-03-19 08:14
Morocco is probably one of the most kid-friendly countries I have ever travelled. As soon as I started taking trains, buses, taxis and visiting the souks with my kid, an entirely different c… Read More
2018-03-05 08:58
If you are heading to Tangier anytime soon, do yourself a huge favor and pick up Tangier: A Literary Guide for Travellers . Sometimes fantastic, often incredible, other times unbelievab… Read More
2018-02-28 18:00
At first glance, one might mistake the misty, rolling hills outside of Asilah for the rugged highlands of Scotland. On a rainy, blustery winter’s day — where the only thing stand… Read More
2018-02-21 19:27
It’s a typical Thursday morning on Rue des Consuls, the main road of the Rabat medina. The souvenir market section of this medieval, walled area is only a tiny sliver of the… Read More
2018-01-22 21:39
Moroccan sweets and cookies are a bit like the secret underdog of the patisserie world. They look quite unassuming and even a bit dull at first glance. However, all bets are off when you tak… Read More
2018-01-04 10:36
The prickly pear is a fruit Moroccans love to eat and love to hate! It’s name is justly named for its spiky outer shell and the fact that it is the fruit of the cacti plant. If you loo… Read More
2017-12-20 10:27
My girls emphatically insist on seeing gaudy, kilowatt-sucking, elaborate red-and-white, Rudolph, Frosty and Santa-inspired holiday decorations at the same time as anyone else in the United… Read More
2017-12-04 10:24
Nothing beats a slice of fresh-baked bread, warm out of the oven, slathered with butter and 100% pure honey, paired with a steaming cup of fresh mint tea for breakfast. Lucky for you, in Mor… Read More
2017-11-27 14:25
Today, Journey Beyond Travel is taking you off the beaten track to discover beautiful landscapes and incredible areas for a honeymoon that won’t be easily forgotten Beach Lovers Morocc… Read More
2017-11-20 14:17
Wander into the Khemisset Carpet Market, held on Tuesday every week around the year, and you magically travel back a few centuries. One traveller described it as feeling “like she was… Read More
2017-11-06 10:03
Morocco has been lucky enough to be blessed with a variety of different landscapes, including some wonderful mountain ranges. From the Rif to the High Atlas, you can enjoy various activities… Read More
2017-10-30 18:01
I stroll into the Khemisset Carpet Market (souk, in the local lingo) just after 7 am on a quiet Tuesday. The sun has just peaked over the horizon. The rustic, fading structure where the carp… Read More
2017-10-16 06:55
When you think of a Moroccan wedding, you might imagine loads of colors, a vast variety of foods and endless ululations. All of which will happen, but there’s so much more to a wedding… Read More
2017-10-02 17:45
Black soap (or sabon bildi) is essential to the Moroccan hammam (or spa). Rarely do you use black soap outside of the hammam. In fact, a trip to the hammam without black soap would be consid… Read More
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