The Anou – Fair Trade Finally Reaches Morocco!
Tucked into the valleys of the High Atlas, the Amazigh tribes of Morocco make their homes and live in much the same way they have for generations. Agriculture and traditional trades are the way people survive here but like the rest of the country, they too have seen...
Why You’ll Never Stay at a Hilton with Journey Beyond Travel — and Why That’s a Good Thing
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...
Your Moroccan Hammam Checklist
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,...
Visiting Morocco During Ramadan
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...
Driving in Morocco
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...Morocco Travel Guides
Favorite Morocco Guidebooks
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!
