Ouirgane, Morocco: A Visitor’s Guide

Ouirgane is a Berber village situated in the Atlas Mountains. It sits 1500 meters above the sea, at the heart of the Toubkal National Park and is only one hour south of the red city, Marrakesh. It is a typical Berber village. A local market or souq gathers the...

A Guide to Tahanaout, Morocco (Tahanaoute)

In just 30 minutes, you can escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech’s souks. Where to? How about Tahanaout (a.k.a. Tahanaoute)! Set against the majestic backdrop of the High Atlas, the picturesque village of Tahanaout enthralls visitors with its landscape,...

Morocco’s Southern Port Cities

The southern port cities begin south of Kenitra and go to the Moroccan/Mauritanian border.  These cities all border the Atlantic coast and have a varied mix of colonial influence. The northern cities have heavy French/Spanish influence while the southern cities have a...

Tan Tan Moussem

Started in 1963, Tan Tan Moussem is an inter-tribal festival that brings together Saharan peoples. The festival’s main event is camel trading, but there are also wedding celebrations, inter-tribal competitions and lots of music and dancing. The most dramatic aspect of...

Avoiding Cons in Morocco

For the most part, Morocco is a safe country, and the majority of travelers will never encounter any trouble. But, there are some specific cons that the country is known for. It’s always smart to be prepared and cautious especially in urban cities and in the souks...