Travellers to Morocco often flock straight to Marrakech, or into the Sahara Desert, but the coastal port city of Essaouira shouldn’t be neglected. It’s a laid-back destination, an antidote to the hustle and bustle of the better-known cities. There’s plenty to see and do. You can go horse-riding on...
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The desert kingdom of Morocco offers an eclectic mix of Roman ruins, bustling souks, Imperial cities, rugged mountains, deep gorges and spicy aromas. Explore the Sahara on the back of a camel and camp out under a blanket of stars, trek or ski in the beautiful Atlas Mountains or learn to surf in laid back Taghazoute. Relax by the coast in charming Essaouira, discover ancient kasbahs, soak up the heady atmosphere in Marrakech’s Djemaa el Fna – the world’s most exuberant market place, wander through the blue & white medina of Chefchaouen or simply relax by the sea.
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6 of the Best Roads in the World (7 minute read)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a petrol head or not. Roads form an important part of global infrastructure, and it is impossible to go travelling without making use of them. And whilst many roads are monotonous, ugly ribbons of tarmac passing through bland countryside or crowded cities, there are...
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7 of the Best Places to Visit at Easter (7 minute read)
There are loads of reasons to travel at Easter: it’s spring in the northern hemisphere, with warming temperatures and trees in bloom. Southeast Asia is also warm and dry. This makes it the best time of year to visit Vietnam, which usually experiences a varied climate up and down...
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4 African Adventures Everyone Should Experience (6 minute read)
Africa is a fantastic continent for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Because of this, many people choose it as a honeymoon destination, or somewhere to visit after retirement. Options in Africa include spotting the Big Five on a wildlife safari and exploring the colourful souks of Morocco. Moments of wonder and vibrant...
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Catching up with Our Guides: How Our Tour Guides Have Been Spending the Last Year (7 minute read)
The last year has been challenging for us all, but especially for those working in the travel industry. And none more so than our tour guides, who have been unable to show foreign travellers around their countries for more than year. From London to Lima and Brisbane to Beijing, everybody...
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10 Interesting Facts About Marrakech (5 minute read)
Marrakech is one of Morocco’s most popular destinations. But it is not the capital city – that honour goes to Rabat. It is also not the largest city, that’s Casablanca. Nor is Marrakech the oldest city in Morocco, that award goes to Fes. But it is without a doubt...
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6 Romantic Destinations You’ll Want to Visit with Your Partner (7 minute read)
It’s going to be an unusual Valentine’s Day for numerous couples around the world. Many are physically separated by lockdowns. Others are unable to get out and celebrate in a fancy restaurant or with an exciting date. In honour of February 14th, we thought we’d have a look at...
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Happy World Tourism Day: Here’s how we’re embracing sustainable travel (9 minute read)
It’s that time of year again. 27 September is World Tourism Day, where we celebrate everything to do with travel. Things are a little different this year, but that won’t stop us. We live in an everchanging world, where issues of sustainable travel and animal welfare are becoming important...
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Top 10 Bucket List Experiences
We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do. Sometimes life is just too short. Embark on unforgettable life-altering experiences, stand speechless among some of the Seven Wonders of the World and immerse yourself in other uniquely magical experiences. The time is now to start...
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Doing Morocco right: Visiting Morocco as a solo female traveller
Morocco often seems to just fall short of most “best destinations for solo female travellers” lists, and we think that’s a real shame. In fact, with endless Saharan dunes, soulful Mediterranean beaches, mouth-watering local cuisine, and colourful locals, there are few destinations able to grip travellers’ imaginations so powerfully....
