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Practical guides for planning your Morocco trip, written by our local team.

The fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou under a clear blue sky, a classic stop on the Marrakech-to-desert routeDesert ToursMarrakech Desert Tours: Everything You Need to KnowPlanning a desert tour from Marrakech? Routes, timing, dune fields and how to choose between a 3-day and a 4-day trip. 2 min readA bustling covered souk alleyway in the Fes medinaMorocco Travel TipsMorocco Tour Packages: How to Choose the Right OneComparing Morocco tour packages? Here's how to match the length, route and style of a tour to the trip you actually want. 2 min readVibrant marketplace stalls in the Marrakech medinaMorocco Travel TipsPrivate Morocco Tours vs. Group Tours: Which Is Right for You?Private Morocco tour or a group package? A clear, honest comparison to help you choose the right way to see the country. 2 min readAerial view of snow-capped High Atlas mountain peaksDestinationsAtlas Mountains Guide: Villages, Hikes & Best TimeBerber villages, high passes and Toubkal: a traveler's guide to Morocco's High Atlas. 1 min readSweeping sand dunes of Erg Chebbi near MerzougaDesert ToursMerzouga Travel Guide: Erg Chebbi Dunes & Desert CampsEverything to know before visiting Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes: when to go, what to do and how long to stay. 1 min readSeagull along the Essaouira shoreline on Morocco's Atlantic coastDestinationsEssaouira Travel Guide: Medina, Port & BeachesWhat to see, eat and do in Essaouira, the breezy Atlantic port with a UNESCO-listed medina. 1 min readColorful traditional Moroccan lanterns for sale in a Marrakech soukCultureMorocco Travel Tips: Money, Etiquette & Practical AdvicePractical, honest tips on money, dress, bargaining, food and etiquette to help first-time visitors feel at ease. 1 min readTravelers riding camels in a line across the Sahara desertMorocco Travel TipsWhat to Pack for Morocco: Practical Packing ListA practical packing list for Morocco's cities, desert nights, mountain walks and coast, with notes on modest dress. 1 min readAerial view of the historic Fes medina and its dense rooftopsMorocco Travel TipsBest Morocco Itineraries: 3, 7, 10 & 12 Day IdeasSample ways to shape a Morocco trip in 3, 7, 10 and 12 days, and how to choose between cities, desert and coast. 1 min readAerial view of the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah surrounded by palm grovesDesert ToursMarrakech to Sahara Desert: Route, Timing & TipsHow the journey from Marrakech to the Sahara works: routes, timing, where to go and how many days you need. 2 min readA camel caravan crossing the Moroccan Sahara desertMorocco Travel TipsHow Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?From a three-day Sahara escape to a twelve-day discovery, how much time each kind of trip really needs. 2 min readGolden Sahara desert dunes lit by warm sunset lightMorocco Travel TipsBest Time to Visit Morocco: A Season-by-Season GuideSeason by season, what Morocco feels like, and how to match your dates to the desert, the cities, the mountains and the coast. 2 min read

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