Journal

Notes from the road, written here.

Practical, specific advice from the people who plan and travel these routes every week.

Photo: Morocco by Heart studio — Moroccan table, Marrakech

Articles in preparation

Each of these is being written by our team in Morocco. Full articles will be published here as they are completed.

Safety
Is Morocco Safe for American Travelers?
What our guests actually experience, what to be sensible about, and how private travel changes the picture.
Coming soon
Practical
What to Wear in Morocco
Modest, light and comfortable — a season-by-season packing approach for cities, mountains and desert.
Coming soon
Planning
When Is the Best Time to Visit Morocco?
Spring and fall are our favorites. Here is what each month actually feels like on the ground.
Coming soon
Costs
How Much Does a Private Morocco Tour Cost?
The factors that move the price: season, accommodation level, group size and distance covered.
Coming soon
Cities
Marrakech or Fes: Where Should You Spend More Time?
Two very different medinas. A guide to choosing — or fitting both in without rushing.
Coming soon
Practical
What Americans Should Know Before Visiting Morocco
Currency, tipping, language, prayer times, photography etiquette and the pace of a Moroccan day.
Coming soon
Planning
How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?
Realistic itineraries for one week, ten days and two weeks, with honest driving times.
Coming soon
Practical
Tipping in Morocco
Who to tip, roughly how much in US dollars, and when a tip is not expected at all.
Coming soon
Practical
Morocco Packing List
A short, tested list — including the layer everyone forgets for desert nights.
Coming soon
Planning
Private Tour vs. Group Tour in Morocco
Cost, flexibility, company and pace: how to decide which suits your trip.
Coming soon