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Stories & Travel Tips from Morocco

Honest advice, favorite places and little secrets from 23 years of guiding travelers across my country.

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Is Morocco Safe? After 23 Years, Here's My Honest Answer

A local guide with 23 years of experience explains what visitors should really know about safety, scams, solo travel and common precautions in Morocco.

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Golden Sahara desert dunes near Merzouga in Morocco

How Much Does a Private Tour in Morocco Cost? An Honest Guide from a Local

What should you really pay for a private Morocco tour? A licensed guide with 23 years of experience explains the costs, what is included and how to compare quotes.

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Berber women sorting argan fruit and nuts at a women's cooperative in Morocco

12 Benefits and Uses of Argan Oil: Moroccan Argan Oil and the Women's Cooperatives

Golden, nutty and made almost entirely by women. Here are 12 ways to use argan oil, what is proven and what is only tradition, and how to buy it from the cooperatives that make it.

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A Moroccan woman weaving a traditional carpet on a loom

Moroccan Carpets: History, Styles, Women's Cooperatives and How to Buy One

Every Moroccan carpet tells a story, often the story of a woman supporting her family. Here is what I share with travelers: where carpets come from, how to read them and how to buy one well.

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Marrakech at sunset with the snowy Atlas Mountains

Best Time to Visit Morocco: A Local Guide's Season-by-Season Advice

Spring, summer, autumn or winter? After 23 years on Moroccan roads, here is my honest advice on when to come, and where to go in each season.

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Golden dunes of the Merzouga Sahara desert

How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco? Itinerary Ideas from 5 to 15 Days

Five days, ten days or two weeks? Here is how I would use your time in Morocco, with realistic routes and honest advice about distances.

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Synagogue interior with carved woodwork and blue textiles

Discovering Jewish Heritage in Morocco: Mellahs, Synagogues and Family Roots

Jewish communities have been part of Morocco's story for centuries. Here are the places I love to share, and my advice for travelers searching for their family roots.

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