As the calendar turns to the Amazigh New Year, known as Yennayer, Morocco comes alive with a celebration of its ancient roots and vibrant traditions. This year (2026) the Amazigh calendar marks the year 2976. This annual event, held between January 12-14, marks the...
We came to Marrakesh for our kids’ fall school break. After a busy few months in Tangier, we wanted a week to unwind, splash, and let the kids burn energy in the sunshine. Both of our children are little fish — happiest piloting around in the water — so we looked for...
Ramadan is the month-long Islamic holiday celebrated each year. The Islamic calendar follows a lunar pattern so every year Ramadan moves 10 days back on the Gregorian calendar each year. This year, Ramadan falls from about mid-February to mid-March (February 17th or...
Here are the most common questions we receive about driving in Morocco: A: Is driving in Morocco is safe? B: Are the roads good? C: Do you need an international driver’s license? D: Is it possible to rent a good car. In short, the answers key is as follows: A: For the...
Our first blog post, written by Chris Hamilton, was published in May of 2012 and it still rings true all these years later! Read how Chris finally became acquainted with a not-so-distant culture and its religious customs in this heart-felt tale about Morocco. Taking a...
Written and photographed by JBT Director, Lucas Peters, the 4th edition of Moon Morocco is a detailed, full-colored country guidebook. Guaranteed to inspire travel lust, this edition is a wonderful companion for you while you’re in the planning stages or already in-country.
The 1st edition of Marrakesh & Beyond is a handy pocket-sized traveler. A complimentary guidebook to Moon Morocco, this guide dives deeper into the mysterious souks of the famed “Red City.” With a detailed shopping guide, handy fold-out map, and itineraries for day-tripping from Marrakesh, Lucas brings us another great resource for Morocco!