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Argan Oil: Morocco’s Liquid Gold

The southwest of Morocco is uniquely situated to support argan trees. Argan trees do not grow anywhere else in the world. They have the unique capacity to grow in arid and semi-arid environments under harsh...

Moroccan Street Foods

Moroccan cuisine is a tantalizing fusion of flavors, spices, and textures that have captivated foodies around the world. While the country is renowned for its rich culinary heritage, one of the most vibrant...

Chefchaouen City Guide

Driss Benchemisi is a guest blogger who is willing to share his expertise on the city of Chefchaouen. Driss is born and raised Moroccan, and currently lives in Doha. He can be easily found over on Think...

Moroccan People | Aisha of Tamnougalt

The village of Tamnougalt is located in the Draa Valley. The Draa stretches from the High Atlas to the Atlantic Ocean. Moroccan people have lived here as far back as the mid-1600s. The focus of this article...

Know Before You Go: Tipping in Morocco

I have a love - hate relationship with tipping, especially in developing countries. In the case of Morocco, the west is responsible for bringing the custom to the country. While I agree that tipping can be...

Know Before you Go: Using Moroccan Dirham

So you've gotten your customized Morocco tour arranged. Flights are purchased. The dog is booked at the kennel. You've started packing. One final thought occurs to you... What about spending money in Morocco?...

Cats of Chefchaouen, Morocco

I’ve noticed that Moroccan cities are either cat cities or dog cities. Without exception, the cats win out in the medinas, or old cities. It’s probably because cats are smaller than dogs, and can fly under...

Sustainable Tourism: Making a Difference

Our guest blogger, Margaret Cornfield, tells the story of visiting two homes in Tamnougalt, Morocco, highlighting the importance of sustainable tourism. The Cornfields, Open Doors Morocco, and our good friend...

15 Reasons to Visit Morocco

There are numerous reasons to visit Morocco. I've made a short list here to be used for vacation planning in Morocco. I invite others to add additional thoughts in the comments. 1. Moroccan People I refer to...