Articles written to answer the questions travelers actually ask us before a trip.
The winding road from Tangier climbing into the Rif Mountains toward Chefchaouen
Planning
How to travel from Tangier to Chefchaouen: driving time, transport options, and whether to visit as a day trip or an overnight stop.
Rail line running through the countryside between Casablanca and Marrakech
Planning
How to get from Casablanca to Marrakech: train, private transfer, and combining the journey with a stop at the Hassan II Mosque or a Sahara Desert tour.
The Ziz Valley palm groves on the road between Fes and Merzouga
Planning
How to plan a Sahara Desert trip from Fes to Merzouga: the route, driving time, stops along the way, and whether to end in Fes or Marrakech.
Sand dunes at sunset, representative of Morocco's Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga desert regions
Planning
A comparison of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga and Erg Chigaga near M'Hamid, Morocco's two main Sahara Desert dune fields, to help decide which fits your trip.
The fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou seen across the Ounila River
Planning
A practical guide to visiting Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco's UNESCO-listed fortified village: how to get there, what to expect, and whether a day trip or a stop on a longer tour makes more sense.
Golden dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga in the late afternoon
City Guides
A practical guide to things to do in Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes: camel treks, desert camps, quad biking, nomad visits and more.
Rooftops of the Fes el-Bali Medina seen from above
City Guides
A practical guide to the main things to do in Fes, from the Fes el-Bali Medina and its tanneries to the University of al-Qarawiyyin.
Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech filling with food stalls at dusk
City Guides
A practical guide to the main things to do in Marrakech, from Jemaa el-Fnaa and the souks to day trips into the surrounding countryside.