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Culture & Traditions

48 articles — routes, cities, the desert and practical advice, written by the team that runs the tours.

All Atlas Mountains & Trekking 10 Chefchaouen & the North 10 Culture & Traditions 48 Essaouira & the Coast 8 Fes & Imperial Cities 13 Food & Drink 20 Itineraries & Tours 28 Marrakech 30 Sahara & Desert 35 Travel Tips & Planning 59
The Moroccan Flag: What the Red Field and Green Star Mean
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The Moroccan Flag: What the Red Field and Green Star Mean

The red and green color of the Moroccan flag are very bright. They are more than some colors on a fabric. Moro…
The Best Souks in Morocco: A Buyer’s Field Guide
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The Best Souks in Morocco: A Buyer’s Field Guide

A souk is not a shopping mall with atmosphere — it is a medieval logistics system still running at full speed,…
Moroccan Festivals Worth Planning a Trip Around
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Moroccan Festivals Worth Planning a Trip Around

Morocco is quite an interesting place, and the tourist has a rare opportunity to immerse themselves into an As…
Morocco’s Dynasties in One Sitting: The Timeline That Decodes Every Monument
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Morocco’s Dynasties in One Sitting: The Timeline That Decodes Every Monument

Beginning an unforgettable trip through time and kings’ dominions of this North African nation. Here you will …
Visiting a Berber Village: What to Expect, and How to Be a Good Guest
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Visiting a Berber Village: What to Expect, and How to Be a Good Guest

Assalamo Alaikum and Hello and welcome, your friends at Morocco Desert Trips! Do you wish to go to Morocco? Th…
The Amazigh of Morocco: A Traveller’s Introduction
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The Amazigh of Morocco: A Traveller’s Introduction

Imaging a journey to Morocco, taking a detour off the beaten track and discovering what the country is really …
Why Moroccans Touch Their Heart After a Handshake
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Why Moroccans Touch Their Heart After a Handshake

Moroccan Culture & Etiquette Why Do Moroccans Put Their Hand Over Their Heart After Shaking Hands? If you’…
What Language Is Spoken in Morocco? A Traveller’s Map of a Multilingual Country
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What Language Is Spoken in Morocco? A Traveller’s Map of a Multilingual Country

Morocco is a linguistically diverse country where Moroccan Arabic (Darija) is the most widely spoken language …
What Is the Largest City in Morocco? Casablanca, by Every Measure
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What Is the Largest City in Morocco? Casablanca, by Every Measure

Morocco Travel Guide The Largest City in Morocco: Casablanca Unveiled From its colonial boulevards to its thun…
Morocco’s Natural Wonders: 10 Places That Don’t Need a Filter
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Morocco’s Natural Wonders: 10 Places That Don’t Need a Filter

Travel Guide · Morocco Morocco Natural Wonders From the infinite dunes of the Sahara to the snow-capped peaks …
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