Cycle Through Morocco
How would you enjoy leisurely riding through beautiful valleys that are fringed with green palms, fertile orchards where the scent of the fruit is on the air, and visiting Berber cultures and villages without having to hike clear up into the Anti Atlas Mountains? It...Trekking Through Morocco’s Sahara Desert
Most people do not realize that the Sahara Desert is not just sand and rolling dunes. Only about twenty-five percent of the Sahara, which is about the size of the United States, is sand. The rest of the Sahara is volcanic hills, gravel plains, rock formations, and...World’s Toughest Marathon, Morocco
What does Palmer, Alaska and Ouarzazate in Morocco have in common? Maybe, you can’t think of anything, after all, Morocco is an African country sitting on the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Alaska sits on the Pacific and Bering Sea. Morocco is known for hot weather,...Morocco’s Berber Bride Festival
When you visit the country of Morocco you will undoubtedly find yourself immersed in quite a bit of Muslim culture. There are numerous moussems – or Muslim festivals – held throughout the year and being in the country during one of them is something that...Treasure Town Of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains: Imlil
The beautiful village of Imlil can be found nestled in the heart of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, and the terrain that surrounds this peaceful village is a rich contrast from that of the country’s lowlands. Here, pink houses are spaced unevenly through the...Morocco Family Tour: Tricks of The Traveling Trade
Traveling with children, whether they be toddlers or teenagers, is an amazing, life-changing way to let your young ones experience new worlds, cultures and ways of life. However, let’s be perfectly honest: Traveling with children, through rewarding, is not an easy...Casablanca: A More Modern Morocco
The city of Casablanca was immortalized in the movie of the same name staring Humphrey Bogart. It was actually established in 1906 and had a population of approximately 20,000 people. Today, the city boasts a population of over 4 million and, as the heart and soul of...Salé, Morocco: Take Me to The Other Side
Visitors journeying to Morocco will no doubt enjoy visiting some of the country’s most famous and exotic cities; they will be drawn by the ancient pink walls of Marrakech, the old medina in Fez and the endless beaches of Essaouira. However, one city that tourists...Morocco Trekking Adventure
Beauty and wonder surrounds those who travel to Morocco. A variety of travel guides stand ready to take foreign visitors into the vibrant region of undulating hills, pointed massifs, blowing sand dunes and camel herders. Travelers can choose a private Morocco tour...Morocco Family Tour
A little unknown fact about Morocco is that it is a great place for a family holiday. Virtually every inch of the region offers something for everyone to enjoy. Over the course of a Morocco family tour, families can travel the majestic Sahara Desert with a camel as...Morocco Draa Valley Tour
One of the most spectacular spots in Morocco is the Draa Valley. For many it is considered to be a sacred ground. Members of the Moroccan royal family walked across pathways there. Modern cities placed along the border of the valley draw on historical attributes to...Morocco Rif Mountains Adventure
The Rif Mountains, pretty much, take in all of northern Morocco. They stretch from Cape Spartel in the west to Cape Tres Forcas in the east, from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Ouargha River in the south, and are part of the Gibraltar Arc chain. Beautiful...MHamid and Erg Chigaga
MHamid brings a quieter pace of life to Morocco. It is nestled in the Zagora region just past the Draa Valley and is one of the starting points of the famed Sahara desert. Although travel to this small town is an adventure in itself, many tourists still make the trip....Morocco Mgoun & Ait Bougmez Valley
Morocco trekking tours are recommended to explore th prepossessing M’goun region in Morocco. The tour guides are often natives, familiar with the area as well as the local customs. Utilize the services of an educated tour guide through a Morocco tour operator to...Encounter Morocco’s Draa Valley
You are enjoying your Morocco holiday. You have visited cities out of the past. You have walked where royals walked. You have visited the mystery of Tangiers and Casablanca. Now, though, you’re ready for a change from urban scenery to rural splendidness. Take a...Morocco Chefchaouen Trekking
Chefchaouen is a rustic village that depicts authentic Moroccan living at its best, and is also the perfect starting point for some trekking through the Moroccan countryside. Historical attributes blanket the village at virtually every turn. Spend some time getting to...Moroccan Luxury in Morocco Travel
Morocco is an enchanting place that soothes the soul, arouses the senses and takes one to distant places only dreamed of in books and movies. Ancient lifestyles are preserved in old towns that offer up quaint little shops that fill front windows with bags of spices,...White Water Rafting Morocco: Whetting For Adventure
In the early days, rivers were used as a large source of transportation, taking supplies from one fort, village or settlement to another. There, barters, deals and business insured people got what they needed to survive–say a shovel for a earthenware, for...Family Morocco Holidays
Are you in the process of planning a family vacation? Do you want to go to a place that your Mp3 listening, computer game playing teenager and your precocious 5 year old will both be happy? Look no further than Morocco. This North African country offers something for...Cycling & Biking Morocco
Morocco lies in an abundant region of the globe that proffers glorious mountain backdrops, vibrant forest centerpieces, heavenly oasis fortresses and indescribable desert landscapes. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in Morocco is on two wheels. That is, biking...Don’t Rock the Kasbah! Viewing the Ancient Past
If you’re looking at traveling or going on a tour to Morocco, read about the thousand Kasbahs that have been officially recognized in Morocco. Over a third of them are in Ouarzazate and the surrounding areas. Ait Ben Haddou and Kelaa El Megouna are two of the...Asilah, Morocco: Restoring the Past Through the Present
Asilah is a very interesting blend of laid back and city, cultural and tourist, and all the lines that meet in between. Asilah’s story is of a town of once great importance in Morocco and fame that then wasted away with the inevitable changes of time, but in the past...Marrakech Morocco: A Customized Morocco Tour
Marrakesh, Morocco, is the embodiment of all the magic and wonder people look for through traveling. One of the most unique ways to truly lose oneself in all the beauty of this land is through a customized Morocco tour, which takes in Marrakech and the rest and best...Casablanca, Morocco Day Trips: Out & About (Part II)
On the Sale side of the estuary, it seems that time has been forgotten. It still carries some practices from earlier eras. Sale is a walled city. Central to life is the Grand Mosque and medersa, built in the 1300s. The Mosque itself is closed to non-muslims but the...Casablanca, Morocco Day Trips: Out & About (Part I)
After you’ve spent some of your Morocco holiday time in Casablanca, What else is there to do?, you may have wondered. As your Moroccan tour operator will be glad to point out, there is a whole country to explore out there. If you’ve only got one or two...Monuments & History in Rabat Morocco
Acting as Morocco’s capital city for since the French protectorate, which ended in the 1950s, Rabat is more of a laid-back coastal town more than it is a booming metropolis like its much bigger sister city, Casablanca. The capital city has a lot to offer, especially...Morocco Kayaking & River Rafting Adventures
Snaky Moroccan rivers that wind throughout the mountainous regions provide a serene setting for some of the most thrilling Morocco kayaking and river rafting adventures in the world, though this my friend is still a muzzled secret. Lush river valleys turn to vibrant,...Day Trips Out of Marrakech Morocco
Marrakech is Morocco’s newest excitement-filled city. Your senses become bombarded with wavering smoke smells, flashing hypnotic lights and thumping drums and screeching voices. Perhaps, though, you’ve been there for some days: You have seen most of the...A Morocco Family Holiday
Morocco provides an assortment of sights and sounds that give travelers a sense of the charm and exotic wonders of this region. Picturesque landscapes come to life in snowcapped High Atlas Mountains and the golden Sahara Desert dunes. Authentic Moroccan life is found...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!
