Before you even enter a public hammam you’ll need to do a bit of shopping. Hammams are a BYO-soap affair, and most of the essentials can be picked up in the little corner shops around the old medinas in every major city. Many items are sold in single-use packs,...
What should I wear?” – I often get this question from travelers coming to Morocco, particularly women, wondering what to wear in Morocco. While the country does not have a dress code, it is always a good thing to understand the culture before packing your suitcase....
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...
The souks of Morocco are chock full of the perfect gifts for your special someone. Whether you’re looking for something small for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger to toss into Santa’s sleigh, the likelihood of you making a big holiday splash with unique,...
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!