A Wander in Fez
I have a golden rule when in Fez; I never walk up either Tala’a Kbira, ‘big street’, or Tala’a Sghira, ‘little street’, I only ever walk down, working on the premise that my knees and stamina are nothing compared to those of the mules that provide much of the traffic...Time Will Tell: Unveiling Mirleft, Morocco
In the southwest corner of Morocco lies a scattered outpost of white-washed homes that make up the seaside village of Mirleft. A quick stop here reveals nothing extraordinary to even the most well-honed wayfarer. Only after a proper sojourn of a few days does the true...Into the Sahara Sand Dunes: A Moroccan Misadventure (of Sorts)
Beneath the absolute black of the Sahara Desert sky, with our campsite nestled in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, sprinkle after sprinkle slowly found its way into our Berber-style tents; we were gradually getting soaked. Little did we know that this night...Uncovering Jewish Morocco – Discovery Abounds
I have always been drawn to and interested in the Jewish history and culture of Morocco. And, while I am by far not an expert, once you’ve been in Morocco awhile, one begins to uncover some fantastic and even hidden places where the Diaspora once lived, traded,...Mgoun, My Dog, and Me: A Re-Discovery Expedition in Morocco
One of the great benefits of working in Morocco is the opportunity to explore (and re-discover) places that I once frequented but might not have visited in awhile. One of these places is the remote Central Atlas of Morocco – the home of Mount (Jbel) Mgoun, 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!
