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Trekking, desert, mountains and the roads between — written from Morocco, at the pace the country actually moves.

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Cones of ground spices and stacked soap outside an herbalist's shop in a vaulted souk arcade, shoppers passing beyond
Journeys
Morocco

Is Morocco Safe? A Guide's Straight Answer

Violent crime against visitors is rare. Persistent hassle, misdirection and overcharging are not. The honest distinction between danger and annoyance, and what actually goes wrong.

5 min read
Trekkers on a snow-covered slope in the High Atlas in winter, one carrying an ice axe, another wearing crampons
Journeys
Morocco

What to Pack for Morocco (And What to Leave)

A packing list built around the actual problem: one trip that may include a 45°C medina, a 4,000-metre summit and a desert night near freezing. What earns its place in the bag.

4 min read