Morocco Travel Stories

Oct 31, 2024 • 11 min read

From couscous and tajines to slow-cooked meat or flaky pastries, the traditional foods of Morocco are mouth-watering. Here's what you have to try.

Sep 6, 2024 • 5 min read

From bustling cities and busy ports to remote mountains and deserts, here's how to get around magnificent Morocco.

Sep 6, 2024 • 6 min read

Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity with mountains, deserts, beaches and ancient cities. Here are the best places to visit in Morocco.

Sep 5, 2024 • 7 min read

Ready to weave your way through the markets and medinas? Here are 18 tips for what you should know before you go to Morocco.

Jun 26, 2024 • 6 min read

A pair of writers go head to head comparing these two popular African destinations.

Mar 29, 2024 • 9 min read

Discover the best things to do in Morocco, from mountain to desert, city to coast.

Mar 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Morocco is a fantastic year-round vacation destination, but the best time of year to travel will depend on your interests and holiday needs.

Jan 17, 2024 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet's Director of Social Media, Deepa Lakshmin, visited Rabat, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fez and Marrakesh by bus. Here's how you can too.

Sep 14, 2023 • 3 min read

Find out the visa requirements for visiting Morocco, including whether you can visit the country visa-free and how long tourists are allowed to stay.

Sep 12, 2023 • 7 min read

From theme parks to safaris, there are plenty of fun things to do in Morocco with kids.

Aug 22, 2023 • 9 min read

Morocco offers excellent value for travelers of all budgets. Here are our top tips to make your money go further.

Aug 16, 2023 • 6 min read

Morocco's undulating roads and breathtaking scenery provide some incredible road trip opportunities. Here are five of our favorites.

Jan 27, 2023 • 4 min read

With thousands of miles of coastline, Morocco – a country known for sand dunes and the Sahara – has a slew of lovely beaches to enjoy.

Sep 11, 2020 • 5 min read

Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.

Aug 4, 2020 • 4 min read

Frontline nurse and photographer, Cohan Zarnoch, shares images she took of tribespeople on her travels in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia and Morocco.

Jan 20, 2020 • 5 min read

Cutting edge fashion is now flowing out of Marrakesh, so we interview one of the city's top designers and tell you where to find the hottest boutiques.

Jan 8, 2020 • 10 min read

Whether travelling in the desert, along the coast or high up in the Atlas Mountains, encounters with Berber people will enrich your Moroccan experience.

Jan 6, 2020 • 6 min read

Climbing Toubkal may be the most popular trek in Morocco’s High Atlas, but the best of region's hiking trails are actually found beyond its summit.

Dec 17, 2019 • 5 min read

From base camp to summit, we take you up Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak (and most popular climb), complete with details about new safety regulations.

Dec 10, 2019 • 7 min read

Travel to Morocco and you’ll encounter the thousands of years of history which dwell alongside the fast-paced lifestyles of the new millennium.

Dec 4, 2019 • 5 min read

Tangier deftly balances a mix of cultures not found elsewhere in the country, and makes a perfect place for a gentle immersion into the madness of Morocco.

Sep 25, 2019 • 6 min read

Shopping in Morocco can be daunting but with this haggling and price guide you'll get a fair deal in no time.