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Travel in Morocco

Notes from Morocco, including Essaouira, Morocco, Fez and Marrakech.

A traveler standing on Sahara sand dunes at sunset in Morocco Field note

Fez, Marrakech, Sahara and Essaouira, Morocco

How I Planned My Morocco Trip: What I Would Do Differently

8 days, 3 cities, one desert tour, and a few lessons learned.

My practical Morocco itinerary and trip-planning guide: route, budget, Ramadan, desert tours, transport, safety, accommodation and what I would change.

June 18, 2026 Morocco
A narrow Fez medina street with a minaret rising above the rooftops Field note

Fez-Meknes and Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Fez vs Marrakech: Why Fez Won Our Hearts

Marrakech overwhelmed, but Fez felt real enough to win.

A personal Morocco itinerary comparing Fez and Marrakech, from medina streets and tanneries to palaces, rooftop cafes and practical tips.

June 10, 2026 Fez and Marrakech