Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use while in the country. As a very multilingual country, this means doing so in more than one language, which as we explore today essentially means Darija (Moroccan Arabic), Berber (or…
This simple trick will help you avoid getting charged unfairly for your meal, especially at cafes and food stalls in the souk and medina.
What is a situation that seems innocent but could lead to more trouble in Morocco? How do you avoid getting into dangerous situations? How do you know if someone is trustworthy or if they will take advantage of you? Are these problems unique to Morocco? No, but they can happen, and all you need…
Not so long ago, like scarcely more than two or three years, if you needed a taxi into the city upon exiting the airport in Casablanca, Marrakech, Fès etc., you were in for a frustrating, tedious and uncomfortable experience of simply finding a cab. Getting someone you could trust to take you whe…
You're newly arrived in the square, looking around, trying to get your bearings, figuring out where to go. A friendly local passes by and asks casually if you need any help. You say you're just thinking of going to the tanneries today. Turns out they're closed, good thing he was here to tell you! H…
03:40 "Secure your luggage at the airport to prevent theft." 07:59 Tourists targeted by scams in foreign countries. 15:33 Positive experience at airport customs with kids. 22:11 Taxi service improved in Morocco with kiosks. 26:48 Taxi scams in new town, avoid them. 29:47 Official government rates f…
Walking through the medina of Marrakech, hearing the call to prayer. Souks and fresh bread. The essence of Morocco.
You've bought expensive rugs, blankets, pottery and more on your trip to Morocco. You need to get it shipped home, but can you trust the shipping agents, especially when it's an "all-inclusive" service, where the store where you purchased your goods will also take care of the shipping? Learn what …
Azdean and the Destination Morocco team personally stay at riads around Morocco from time to time, to see for themselves the quality of service and offers. Naturally, the first question that comes to mind is, if the riad owners know that Destination Morocco is coming, surely they'll give them a di…
A city like Marrakech or Fez has hundreds, if not thousands of riads (family homes that have been turned into guest houses). Riads typically feature stunning courtyards, beautiful architecture, open or glass-roofed ceilings, and comfortable, luxurious rooms. Meals are almost always provided as w…
You’ve spent a lot of money to get to Morocco, especially to see it thoroughly and comprehensively. And even more importantly, your trip is the culmination of months or years of dreaming, planning, research and preparation. We all know that unexpected things can happen, from getting sick to break…
Is tap water safe to drink in Morocco? If not, is bottled water included when you go to a restaurant? The answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. But you'll need to stay vigilant to both avoid drinking tap water, yet also not paying extra for bottled water that you didn't ask for!
