Practical advice on Marrakech, Essaouira, the Atlantic coast and the Atlas — written by the people who drive these roads every day.
Some of the best meals we have seen guests enjoy in Essaouira were not in restaurants. Here is how our private picnic excursion works, where we set up, what to buy in the medina beforehand and when to go for the best light.
Read articleYour flight lands in Marrakech but your heart is set on the coast? You do not need a night in the city first. Here is how the direct drive from Marrakech airport to Essaouira works, how long it takes and when to book it.
Read articleArgan oil is made from a tree that grows almost nowhere else on earth, and much of it is still cracked by hand by women in rural cooperatives. Here is what an argan oil cooperative visit looks like, how to tell good oil from bad and how to fit one into your trip.
Read articleFlying straight into Essaouira-Mogador is the easiest way to reach the coast. Here is how the small airport works, how long the drive into town takes, and how to reach a medina riad, a beach hotel or a surf village.
Read articleThe Setti Fatma waterfalls are the reward at the end of the Ourika Valley road. Here is how the hike really works, how hard it is, whether you need a guide, what to wear and when to go — from people who drive there every week.
Read articleThe cheapest flight to Marrakech often lands close to midnight. Here is what to expect at Menara after dark, how to reach a medina riad when the lanes are quiet, and a simple step-by-step plan for a stress-free late arrival.
Read articleOnce a week, a field outside a Moroccan village turns into a town of tents, donkeys and tea stalls. Here is how the rural weekly souks work, which ones you can reach from Marrakech and Essaouira, and how to visit a Berber market respectfully.
Read articleAgadir's Al Massira Airport is the gateway to Morocco's sunniest stretch of coast. Here is how far it is from the beach hotels and surf villages, how to plan an open-jaw trip, and when to leave for your flight home.
Read articleShould you book a seat on a group tour or a private tour with your own driver? We run private day trips, but a group tour is sometimes the better choice. Here is an honest comparison of price, comfort and freedom, with real per-person examples.
Read articleTired children, a stroller, four suitcases and a riad down a lane no car can enter: here is how to plan a family arrival in Marrakech, from choosing the right vehicle to car seats, luggage and picking a child-friendly riad.
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