Mulling over Morocco? 6 questions to ask before you go
Just published today, 18 August 22: Mulling over Morocco? 6 questions to ask before visiting in 2022 Helen Ranger Aug 17, 2022 • 6 min read Headed to Morocco soon? Here are some top tips from a Morocco local to help you travel smart © Oscar Wong / Getty Images Mulling over Morocco? 6 questions to ask before
The Sacred Music Festival in Fez – which concerts will you be attending?
This year’s Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is a shorter-than-usual version over four days, 9-12 June, with the theme Architecture and the Sacred. Now that the programme is available in English and will soon be on the festival’s website (www.fesfestival.com), let’s take a look at what’s on offer this year. Note: These are MY
Morocco Dreaming – start planning your trip now: updated February 2022
If Morocco is one of your dream destinations, what should you be doing now? Here are some tips to start you planning for 2022 and 2023: *Read as much as you can about the country so that you can decide where you want to go and what you want to see and do. Lonely Planet’s
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music 2023
The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music will be held from 15-23 September 2023 with the theme In Search of the Spirit of El Andalus. We don’t have further details yet, but keep an eye on this page. The Festival website is www.fesfestival.com/2023/fr but it is not yet available in English. FESTIVAL FACTS Accommodation We
A Sunday morning wander in the Fez medina
We started in Lihoudi, in the northeastern corner of the medina. As you might guess from the name, this was once a Jewish area where jewellers and goldsmiths plied their trade. Out of respect for local residents, the mosque was built without a minaret so the call to prayer would not sound out over this
Morocco: read all about it!
Are you one of those people who loves to beef up on the history of the places you’re going to visit on your trip? Whether it’s the History section in a Lonely Planet guidebook or a deeper delve into the literature of the country, any insight you gain into your destination will pay off. You’ll
Shopping in the souks
Indulge your shopping habit in Morocco: it’s a feast for the senses Ceramics Fez is famous for its ceramics. Artfully painted in blue and green, plates, bowls, jugs, tagines and even bathroom basins can be found everywhere. Look out for the slightly greyer clay from Safi: the pure white is more fragile and will chip
Rabat – is it worth the trip?
A few years ago, CNN named Morocco’s capital, Rabat, as one of the top places to visit. Is the city worth a detour or more? Visitors to Morocco usually head for Marrakech, Essaouira or Fez and don’t even consider Rabat. It’s not a premier tourist destination, but perhaps that’s where it’s charm lies. There’s
Morocco in winter
December and January are good months to visit Morocco. It is a popular time of year, which means the souks and cities are filled with buzzing energy, but you can always seek out some quiet if you know where to look. Exploring the Sahara is perfect – while it’s cold at night, the days are
Visiting Morocco during Ramadan
Ramadan in 2023 starts around 22 March and ends around 20 April. We can’t be more precise because it depends on sighting the moon. So should you venture into Morocco during Ramadan? There’s no reason why not, and the insights you’ll gain into the people and culture will enhance your experience. What you need to
