Marrakech and Morocco travel guides

Plain, detailed advice from people who live here. No filler.

City guide

Things to Do in Marrakech: A Local Guide to the Best of the City

What is actually worth your time in Marrakech, how many days you need, how to avoid the crowds, and what to book before you arrive.

13 min read

Desert guide

A clear comparison of the Agafay stone desert and the Merzouga sand dunes: distance, landscape, cost, time needed and who each one suits.

12 min read

Mountain guide

How to choose between Ourika, Imlil, Ouzoud and the high passes. Distances, seasons, what you will see and how to avoid a day wasted in traffic.

12 min read

Planning

A realistic Morocco packing list for the city, the desert and the mountains, with advice on clothing, shoes, money, health and what to leave at home.

12 min read

Planning

Weather, crowds, prices and festivals month by month, with honest advice for Marrakech, the mountains, the desert and Essaouira.

11 min read

Day trip

Everything you need for a day at the Ouzoud Waterfalls: getting there, the hike, the boat ride, the monkeys, when to go and what to avoid.

11 min read

Day trip

A practical guide to visiting Essaouira from Marrakech in one day: the drive, the medina, the port, the food, the wind and how to spend your hours.

11 min read

Food guide

The dishes, drinks, sweets and street foods you should try in Morocco, how they are eaten, and how to eat well and safely in Marrakech.

12 min read