The History of the Fez Medina
A unique, ancient, and appealing city, the Fez Medina in Morocco holds true to its definition that it once was a non-European city in Africa or the Middle East. In Morocco, medina simply means “city”. And, Fez has two: the Fes-el-Djedid (new), built in the 14th...Choosing a Morocco Tour Operator
Many tour companies will claim that they will offer you the best deal and service for your experience. When choosing to work with an agency, there are a variety of factors to consider – especially when you want to travel to an exotic destination, such as Morocco....Sijilmassa: Berber Dynasty
Once the kingdom of the south of Morocco in its own right, Sijilmassa, known as the “Mesopotamia of Morocco” located near Risssani in the south, is a kingdom of lore in the oral history of the area’s Berber populations. The village was once a major stopping point on...History of Marrakesh
Marrakesh (or Marrakech), sometimes called the red town because of the red Kasbah wall surrounding the medina, was founded in 1062. Youssef bin Tashufin, cousin to the sultan began construction of the city. Under his watch, houses were built and a mosque begun....Moroccan Koranic Schools
In rural areas, villages have their own schools. The villagers choose the teacher, dubbed the fqih. He is provided with the provisions necessary for living in the village instead of money. The fqih is an important part of the village. He is seen as an advisor to 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!
