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Culture & Traditions

50 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 50 Essaouira & the Coast 9 Fes & Imperial Cities 13 Food & Drink 20 Itineraries & Tours 28 Marrakech 30 Sahara & Desert 36 Travel Tips & Planning 68
Morocco for Seniors: Comfort, Culture and the Right Pace
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Morocco for Seniors: Comfort, Culture and the Right Pace

Some of our most devoted travellers are in their seventies — and Morocco, done privately, suits them better th…
The Rhythms of Moroccan Daily Life: A Visitor’s Field Notes
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The Rhythms of Moroccan Daily Life: A Visitor’s Field Notes

Hey you fellow curious travelers and culture lovers! Have you ever imagined a trip, where you do not visit a d…
Morocco Flag: What the Red Field and Green Star Mean
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Morocco Flag: What the Red Field and Green Star Mean

Red field, five-pointed green star: what the Morocco flag means, when it was adopted (1915), the Amazigh flag …
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

Who are the Amazigh? A traveller's introduction: the history, the Tifinagh alphabet, the symbols on every rug …
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 speaks Darija (Moroccan Arabic), Amazigh and French — English is fine in tourist areas. The 15 phrases…
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