Episodes

July 1, 2022

How a Destination Morocco Shows You the Best of Morocco

Podcast listener Angel Nair and her husband travelled to Morocco in May of 2022, their first time in the country. She joins Azdean today to talk about her trip and what she learned. Angel shares her perceptions of Morocco, dr...

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June 1, 2022

Things to Pack and Prepare for Your Trip to Morocco

In today's episode, Azdean is joined by Destination Morocco Podcast producer Ted Cragg for an important conversation that tackles some of the first questions any traveller has about going to Morocco: What should I bring, and ...

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May 16, 2022

Balloon Rides over Marrakech and Mountains

There are few activities more evocative and memorable than a hot air balloon ride, no matter where in the world. Drifting up from the earth in the calm of early morning, the sound of birds and breeze interspersed with puffs f...

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May 1, 2022

Planning Your Destination Wedding in Morocco

Siham Nkonda joins us today to share her insight as a wedding and events planner, based out of Marrakech with her company, La Perle Bespoke Events. Morocco is consistently named one of the world's top wedding destinations (Ha...

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April 1, 2022

Discover Essaouira, Morocco's Coastal Gem

Welcome to the stunning oceanside city of Essaouira, located southwest of Casablanca, due west of Marrakesh, and midway down the Atlantic coast of Morocco. In this episode, Azdean welcomes Xavier Panadés, owner of the riad "R...

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March 15, 2022

Travel to Morocco during Ramadan

Come with us on a history and cultural journey, and learn the story and meaning of Ramadan, which in 2022 begins on April 3. If you find yourself travelling in Morocco during Ramadan, what might you expect to see and experien...

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March 1, 2022

A Guided Tour Around Morocco

It may be your first time to Morocco, or you simply may want to cover as much as you can on your trip, in an organized, hassle-free way. Many travellers to Morocco choose a guided tour as the best way to see the country and c...

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Feb. 15, 2022

Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them

Travellers love Morocco for its exotic appeal, culture, stunning landscapes, distinct cuisine, and for its charms. Yes, these charms can include scams, a regular feature of life as a tourist in Morocco, as elsewhere. And as A...

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Feb. 1, 2022

The Highlights of Marrakesh

Marrakesh is one of the most famous destinations in Morocco, one of the "imperial cities" (one-time capital cities), and a place immortalized in popular culture and romantic images. When you think of a Moroccan city, and anci...

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Feb. 1, 2022

An Introduction to Morocco

As we begin our exploration of Morocco, Azdean invites his producer, Ted Cragg, onto the podcast, to chat about what listeners can expect from the show over the coming episodes. Imagine us sitting in a nice café, or maybe dri...

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Feb. 1, 2022

A Welcome From Azdean

Destination Morocco launches its podcast, with an introduction to the show and a greeting from our host, Azdean. Azdean and his family hail from the small village of Telouet, Morocco, about 40 miles (in a straight line; much ...

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March 31, 2021

Coming Soon: Destination Morocco

Morocco: Beautiful, wild, colorful, romantic, exotic. It is an enticing destination: a place that impels you to visit, a place that triggers your curiosity. A mix of the modern and traditional, the Gateway to Africa. Join hos...

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