Morocco travel blog
Morocco Travel Questions, Answered by a Fez Family That Has Guided Since 2004
These are the questions travelers ask most about Morocco, from safety and visas to where to go, the Sahara, Fez, birdwatching, Jewish heritage and our home region around Sefrou and Bhalil. Each answer comes from more than twenty years of guiding, and links to the tours and experiences that fit.
The overview is on the Travel Guide, and these articles go deeper.
Before you book · Where to go and what to do · In Fez · Sahara from Fez · Day trips from Fez · Special interests · Money and manners
Before you book
Before you book
Safety, visas, timing and how long to stay.
Is Morocco Safe? Yes, and Here Is Why Travelers Feel at Home
Is Morocco safe? Yes. Why millions of visitors travel here with peace of mind, plus simple tips for the medinas, solo women and families, from a Fez guide since 2004.
Do You Need a Visa for Morocco? Entry Rules Explained
Do you need a visa for Morocco? Visa free stays, passport validity, cash limits and what to carry, what to carry, from a Fez guide who meets travelers at the airport every week.
Best Time to Visit Morocco: Month by Month, Region by Region
When is the best time to visit Morocco? Spring and autumn suit most trips. Temperatures for Fez, Marrakech and the Sahara, plus winter and summer advice.
Morocco in Ramadan 2027: What Is Open and Should You Go?
Ramadan 2027 in Morocco is expected to begin around 7 or 8 February. What is open, what changes, etiquette and whether to visit.
How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco? 7, 10 and 14 Day Plans
How many days do you need in Morocco? Practical 7, 10 and 14 day plans that start in Fez, with the Sahara, Chefchaouen and Marrakech.
Fez or Marrakech: Which City Fits Your Trip?
Fez or Marrakech: a clear comparison from a Fez based licensed guide. Choose Fez if, choose Marrakech if, and why many travelers do both.
What Is Included in a Private Morocco Tour? Your Questions Answered
What a private Morocco tour price includes: hotels, meals, entrance fees, the guide and driver, and how deposits and payments work. Answered by a Fez guide.
Morocco in August: How to Travel Well in the Summer Heat
Is Morocco too hot in August? How I plan summer trips: early starts, pools, the Atlas and the Atlantic coast, and one night in the Sahara. By a Fez guide.
From Casablanca Airport to Tangier or Fez: Train or Private Transfer?
How to get from Casablanca airport to Tangier or Fez: the airport train, the Al Boraq high speed train, or a private transfer. Advice from a Fez guide.
Where to go and what to do
Where to go and what to do
The best places in Morocco, the experiences worth your time, and how to choose a private tour.
Where to Go in Morocco: The Best Places for a First Trip
The best places to visit in Morocco, from Fez and Marrakech to the Sahara, Chefchaouen and the Atlantic coast, with how many nights each one needs.
Things to Do in Morocco: 20 Experiences Worth Your Time
The best things to do in Morocco, from a night in the Sahara and the Fez tanneries to cooking classes, hammams and Atlas village walks, chosen by a Fez guide.
Private Tours in Morocco: How to Choose the Right One
Private or group tour in Morocco? What a private tour includes, how to compare operators, licensed guides, typical routes and what to ask before you book.
Todra and Dades Gorges: How Much Walking, and What You See
What a visit to the Todra and Dades gorges involves: easy walks or longer hikes, the Monkey Fingers, kasbahs and the Tizi n Tichka pass. Advice from a Fez guide.
In Fez
In Fez
Guides, tanneries, workshops and cooking classes.
Do You Need a Guide in the Fez Medina? Licences, Prices and What to Agree
Is a guide worth it in the Fez medina? How to recognise an official guide, what they cost, and what to agree before you start.
Fez Tanneries and Medina Scams: Which Tannery, What to Pay, How to Say No
Visit the Chouara tannery in Fez: when to go, what it costs, how the leather shop terrace works, and the common medina scams to avoid.
How Many Days in Fez? What to Do Beyond the Medina
How many days to spend in Fez and what to see: the medina, madrasas, museums and day trips to Sefrou, Bhalil, Meknes and the Middle Atlas.
Artisan Workshops in Fez: Pottery, Leather, Wood and Brass
Where to try Fez crafts with the artisans themselves: pottery, leather, wood, brass and weaving, and what a private workshop costs.
Moroccan Cooking Class in Fez: Menu, Price and How to Choose
A Moroccan cooking class in Fez: what you cook, the market visit, dietary needs and how to choose a good class, from a Fez guide.
Sahara from Fez
Sahara from Fez
Routes, seasons and what to pack.
Fez to Merzouga: 2 or 3 Days, the Route, and Merzouga or Zagora
Planning a Sahara desert tour from Fez: the route via Ifrane, Azrou and Midelt, 2 or 3 days, camps, camel rides and Merzouga versus Zagora, from a Fez guide.
Best Time for the Sahara in Morocco, and What to Pack for Cold Desert Nights
When to visit Merzouga, how hot or cold the Sahara is by month, and what to pack for the dunes and the camp.
Camel Ride Near Fez: A Day Trip, or a Night in the Sahara?
Can you ride a camel on a day trip from Fez? Yes, in the olive groves near the city. Prices, how long it takes, and when the Sahara is worth two days.
Day trips from Fez
Day trips from Fez
Sefrou, Bhalil, the Middle Atlas, Meknes and Chefchaouen, the places I know best.
Sefrou and Bhalil from Fez: Cave Houses, Medina and How to Visit
A day trip from Fez to Sefrou and Bhalil: cave houses, the old medina, waterfalls and silk buttons, from a guide based in the area.
Sefrou Cherry Festival: Dates, What to Expect and How to Go from Fez
The Sefrou Cherry Festival is held each June and is listed by UNESCO. What to expect and how to visit from Fez.
Fez to Chefchaouen: Day Trip, Overnight, Bus or Private Driver
How to get from Fez to Chefchaouen, how long it takes and whether a day trip makes sense.
Middle Atlas Day Trip from Fez: Ifrane, Azrou and the Cedar Forest
A Middle Atlas day trip from Fez: Ifrane, Azrou, the cedar forest and Barbary macaques, planned by a local guide who drives this road every week.
Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss: A Day Trip from Fez
A day trip from Fez to Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss: what to see, entry fees and how to plan the day, from a Fez guide.
Special interests
Special interests
Birdwatching, gardens, Jewish heritage, luxury travel, the 2027 solar eclipse and the Fes Sacred Music Festival.
Birdwatching in Morocco: Best Sites, Species and Seasons
A birding guide to Morocco: Northern Bald Ibis at Souss Massa and Tamri, the Tagdilt track, Merja Zerga, Oukaimeden and Merzouga, with the best seasons.
The Jewish Heritage of Morocco: Mellahs, Synagogues and Saints
Morocco’s Jewish heritage spans more than 2,000 years. The mellahs, synagogues, cemeteries and pilgrimage sites to visit in Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira and Casablanca.
Luxury Travel in Morocco: Palace Riads, Desert Camps and Slow Days
How to travel in Morocco in comfort: palace riads, luxury desert camps, private guides and eco lodges, plus the routes and seasons that suit a luxury trip.
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: Dates, Venues and Tips
The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: 2026 dates, the theme, where concerts happen, how to get tickets and where to stay, from a guide who lives in Fez.
The Total Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Morocco: Where and How to See It
The total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 crosses northern Morocco. Tangier sees almost five minutes of totality around 9:45 in the morning. Where to watch and how to plan a trip.
The Gardens of Morocco: From Tangier to Marrakech and the Ourika Valley
The best gardens in Morocco, chosen by a guide who leads garden journeys: Majorelle, ANIMA, the Jardin Secret, Tangier villas, the Udayas garden in Rabat and Jnan Sbil in Fez.
Money and manners
Money and manners
Tipping, cash, SIM cards, alcohol, dress and hammams.
Money in Morocco: ATMs, Cards, Tipping and a Tourist SIM
ATMs, cards, tipping and SIM cards in Morocco: practical money advice from a Fez guide for your first trip.
Alcohol, Dress and Hammams in Morocco: The Etiquette Questions
Is alcohol legal in Morocco, what to wear, and hammam etiquette: simple answers from a Fez guide to the questions every visitor asks.
What to Wear in Morocco: Simple, Honest Advice for Women and Men
What to wear in Morocco, from a Fez guide: yes to bright colours and light fabrics, what to cover in the medinas, mosques, the desert and the hammam, and what to pack.
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