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Welcome to the Morocco Travel Guide on Journey Beyond Travel. Below you can read the most recently published articles. To the left, regions and activities are separated by categories followed by important Morocco travel information. Be sure to sign up for our Morocco travel newsletter! Enjoy yourself!

Are you interested in being more of an adventurer than Indiana Jones? A bike holiday in Morocco is the perfect way to find adventure, mystery, and diverse landscapes as you pedal over mountains, through deserts, and gorges and valleys.

Morocco, with its exotic air, offers vibrant sights and unforgettable experiences for willing two-wheeled sightseers. Mountains, oases unknown to tourists, majestic Imperial Cities, and the rolling dunes of the Sahara beckon cyclists the world over to bring their bikes to pedal on North Africa’s most inviting terrain.
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With a population around 50,000 people, Azrou, Morocco, in which “Azru” in the Berber dialect means “stone” or “rock,” is one of the more-populated towns in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Dwarfing nearby Ifrane in number, Azrou is an important Berber town and functions as a junction to the market centers of Fez, Meknes, Midelt, and Kenifra.

With surrounding pine and cedar forests, high meadows, and blooming wild flowers (in the spring!) Azrou feels nothing like its population suggests and is truly a place to get off the beaten path, relax, and unwind. Moreover, Azrou is has a massive weekly souk (or souq, currently every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until about 3 p.m.) where animals, produce, and even Berber carpets are brought in for locals and tourists alike to test their bargaining skills. (more…)

Having an understanding of Morocco’s architecture and the layout of its ancient cities will help you to absorb the full flavor of the country, its history, and people. The architecture within each of Morocco’s Imperial Cities offers onlookers an intricate glimpse into Morocco’s fascinating heritage. (more…)

Ifrane is a small city of less than 10,000 people (50,000 in summer) located in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, just 58 kilometers south of Fez. The town was set up by the French during their colonization period as a quasi-ski resort, and they actually took the name from nearby Sidi AbddalSalam Zawiya, a small Berber village 15 kilometers away. Not many tourists spend a whole lot of time in Ifrane, but giving it a day or two is worthwhile once one discovers the outlying natural gems that surround the region. (more…)

One of the most inexpensive ways to experience the sights and sounds of a region may be by camping there. Camping can provide you with a laid-back and leisurely way to spend a vacation or extended holiday. Besides, what better way is there to get out away from all the people you left behind? Camping in Morocco will not really be that different than any other place as far as the privacy you might find or the feelings you may experience out under the stars. Yet, the majestic views may be like nothing you’ve ever experienced elsewhere. (more…)

Chefchaouen is one of the most hidden small cities in Morocco. The Medina, Souq, and a variety of restaurants all await passersby from various countries. Spending two or three days in the region is sufficient to get a good feel of the area, but plan on spending a little more time if you take a Chefchaouen Trek. Welcome to one of the most splendid towns located near the Mediterranean Coast and smack middle in the Rif Mountains. (more…)

A camel ride in Morocco’s Sahara Desert is a truly captivating way to experience one of the country’s most spectacular destinations. Although quite touristy, a Morocco Sahara Desert tour is an excursion that you and your family shall not ever forget. (more…)

Volubilis is not a town in Morocco, but rather a set of Roman ruins situated near Moulay Idriss and outside of Meknes. The spot was probably chosen for its rich soil that would reap abundant crops, especially olives.

Volubilis is one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Morocco and has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997.  The most interesting artifacts of Volubilis are the mosaics which have survived time. (more…)

Anytime you visit a new country there are always going to be hundreds of different things you might want to do.  The trick is to choose the ones you know you can do in the time you have allotted. The High Atlas Mountains in Morocco are the place to take trekking tours, especially if you are an outdoor enthusiast. The High Atlas Mountains have the tallest peaks in Morocco, which provide the best summit hikes you will find.  Discovering Morocco’s hidden gems is easiest when looking out over all the villages and valleys mid-hike. (more…)