Most travelers land expecting to open Uber like they would at home. Morocco doesn’t work that way. Uber pulled out in 2018, and while it has reportedly crept back into a city or two, it’s patchy enough that you shouldn’t count on it. So the real question isn’t “is there Uber” — it’s “which app actually gets me… Read More »
Every first-timer hits the same wall. You’ve booked a beautiful riad deep in the old city, your taxi drops you at a gate and can’t go further, and suddenly you’re standing in a maze of identical ochre walls with a phone that keeps insisting you’re 40 metres from where you’re standing. Welcome to the medina. Here’s the reassuring… Read More »
You’ll read online that everything shuts down on a Friday in Morocco. It’s not true, and it’s the kind of half-fact that makes people waste a travel day sitting around waiting for a country that’s actually open. Here’s the real picture from someone who lives it every week. Friday — Jumu’ah — is the holiest day of the… Read More »
Morocco is easy to travel, once you understand how the pieces fit. There’s a fast, cheap train down the spine of the country, two good bus companies that reach everywhere the train doesn’t, and shared taxis filling the gaps between. The trick isn’t any single mode — it’s matching the right one to each leg of your trip.… Read More »
Yes, you can drink alcohol in Morocco. It’s a Muslim country, but not a dry one — beer and wine are made here, sold in shops, and served in thousands of bars, hotels, and restaurants. As a tourist you can order a glass of wine with dinner or buy a few beers for your riad without a second… Read More »
Packing for Morocco trips people up because it’s really several trips in one. A single week can take you from a 35°C medina to a freezing desert night to a windy mountain pass. Pack for one and you’re caught out by the others. This is the full checklist — documents, electronics, health, the daypack, and the season and… Read More »
Let’s clear up the biggest myth first: Morocco has no dress code in law. Nobody will stop you, fine you, or turn you away for what you wear in the street. It’s a fairly liberal, welcoming Muslim country, and you’ll see Moroccan women in everything from headscarves to jeans. So why does this question come up so often?… Read More »
Short answer: yes. Morocco is safe. Violent crime against tourists is rare, the country is politically stable, and it carries the same low-risk travel rating as France or Spain. Millions of visitors come every year and go home with nothing worse than a good story. But here’s the honest version most guides won’t give you. “Safe” doesn’t mean… Read More »
There’s one rule that explains almost everything about money here: Morocco runs on cash, and the currency stays inside the country. Get those two facts and the rest falls into place. Cards have their place in the cities, but the moment you step into a souk, a taxi, or a small village, it’s dirhams in hand or nothing.… Read More »
You’ll want mobile data here. Google Maps to find your riad in a maze of medina alleys, WhatsApp to message your host, a translation app, booking a taxi. Public WiFi in cafes and riads exists, but it drops out exactly when you need it. Roaming on your home plan can cost a fortune. So get local data sorted.… Read More »