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Safety Essaouira Is Essaouira Safe for Solo Female Travellers? An Honest Guide Yes — Essaouira is one of the easiest places in Morocco for a woman alone and calmer than Marrakech, as long as you keep the usual precautio... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Where to stay Marrakech Riad or hotel in Morocco: which one suits your trip? Pick a riad for character and the medina on your doorstep if you can manage stairs; pick a hotel for a lift, a real pool, parking and room f... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Planning Marrakech Best Time to Visit Morocco: Region by Region, Month by Month Spring and autumn suit almost all of Morocco; summer belongs to the coast and the Atlas, winter to the cities and the desert by day, while s... 7 min read · checked Oct 2026

Itineraries Chefchaouen Chefchaouen in two days: a practical itinerary Two days is enough: the blue medina, the kasbah, Ras el Maa and sunset from the Spanish Mosque on day one, then the Akchour waterfalls or a... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026 Nature & desert Merzouga Merzouga desert: what to know before you book Allow at least three days from Marrakech or Fes for one night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, and before paying check the camp type, camel or 4x4 t... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Getting around Marrakech Renting a car in Morocco: what to know before you drive Renting a car in Morocco works well if you know your excess, photograph the car, avoid night driving and medinas, and keep your papers and s... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Culture & customs Marrakech Visiting Morocco During Ramadan: How to Travel Respectfully and Well Yes, you can visit Morocco during Ramadan (expected from about 8 February 2027): hotels, riads and tourist restaurants serve visitors, but d... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Where to stay Marrakech Where to stay in Marrakech: the best areas, one by one First time? A medina riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa; Gueliz and Hivernage for modern comfort; the Palmeraie, Agafay or the Ourika road for space an... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Nature & desert Marrakech Agafay or Merzouga: which Moroccan desert should you choose? Agafay is a stony desert an hour from Marrakech, ideal for an evening; for real sand dunes you need Merzouga and at least three days. 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Safety Marrakech Marrakech medina scams: how to spot and avoid them Fake guides, henna, taxis without the meter, padded bills: Marrakech's medina is not dangerous for most visitors, but these small scams are... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026