morocco

The Western Kingdom

where to go in Morocco

the sahara desert

The atlas mountains

Chefchaouen

Ait ben haddou

MarrakeSh

Plan your trip

Here are some important information you should know while planning your trip

Vaccines

You don't need any particular vaccines to go to Morocco

Money

The currency in Morocco is the Dirham. 1 CAD = 7 MAD
Be sure to always carry cash on you as most places won't accept debit or credit cards and ATMs are not reliable.

Language

The official language of Morocco is Arabic, but most people will speak fluent English or even French and Spanish

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Articles about Morocco

Riding the sleeper train from marrakesh to tanger

In 2018, my friend, Gabrielle, and I spent 2 weeks exploring Morocco from the medinas of Fes and Marrakesh to the dunes of the Sahara and the winding streets of Chefchaouen. We had planned this trip by ourselves, and except for the hike in the Atlas Mountains and our stay in the desert, we didn't hire a guide or a driver so we went from city to city on our own using public transportation like the bus, big taxis and the train. The night train from Marrakesh to Tanger was the easiest and cheapest way to explore the north of the country and I don't regret choosing this option.

Know before you go: marrakesh, morocco

In October of 2018, I had the chance to discover Morocco on a two-week trip that started in the city of Marrakesh. As far as first impressions go, Morocco made a great one! On our very first afternoon in Marrakesh, we had checked in for a night in a beautiful riad, gotten lost and found ourselves in the Medina, seen the Koutoubia mosque and drank our first mint tea before watching the sunset over the city from our very own rooftop patio. So far so good!

What you should know before visiting Morocco

Morocco is a country that should be on everybody's bucket list, but it is very different in many ways from what we are used to in America. To make sure you are ready for all eventualities, here is a list of everything you should know before traveling to the Western Kingdom.

The 5 most beautiful places in Morocco

I recently visited Morocco on a two-week trip around the country. After much deliberation and help from my friend, we have selected the top 5 most beautiful places that you absolutely have to see on your trip to Morocco.

My Experience hiking djebel toubkal in morocco

When we started planning our trip to Morocco, my friend said to me: We need more nature and more hiking on this trip. Well, the highest mountain in North Africa is luckily located in Morocco. Since there were expeditions of a few days combined with stays in the Sahara, we jumped at the occasion. Let me tell you we had no idea what we were getting into, but I'm glad we did it. As John Green wrote in Paper Towns: "If we don't die, this is gonna be one hell of a story". Well, here is the story!