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Fes & Imperial Cities

13 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
Casablanca Sightseeing: A One-Day Route That Actually Works
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Casablanca Sightseeing: A One-Day Route That Actually Works

Explore Morocco’s magic with our Casablanca sightseeing tours. We provide a smooth blend of youth, modernizati…
The Cities of Morocco: How to String Them Into One Trip
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The Cities of Morocco: How to String Them Into One Trip

At 7 PM, as the sky burned with a blend of orange and deep indigo, I stepped onto a rooftop terrace overlookin…
Casablanca Beyond the Postcards: The City Locals Use
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Casablanca Beyond the Postcards: The City Locals Use

Casablanca's problem is expectation management: visitors arrive seeking the movie and find a metropolis. But s…
Casablanca Attractions: What Deserves Your Time
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Casablanca Attractions: What Deserves Your Time

Casablanca is Morocco's working metropolis — more Lagos-meets-Lyon than Arabian nights — and travellers who ar…
The Cities of Morocco: A Character Guide
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The Cities of Morocco: A Character Guide

Morocco's cities are not interchangeable stops on a circuit — each runs on its own century and temperament. Ma…
Morocco’s Imperial Cities — and the Hidden Gems Between Them
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Morocco’s Imperial Cities — and the Hidden Gems Between Them

Four cities have worn Morocco's crown: Fes, Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat. The classic circuit connects them — b…
Starting Your Morocco Tour in Casablanca: Why It Works
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Starting Your Morocco Tour in Casablanca: Why It Works

Most dream itineraries start in Marrakech; most long-haul flights land in Casablanca.…
Is Casablanca Safe? An Honest Guide for Travellers
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Is Casablanca Safe? An Honest Guide for Travellers

Short answer: yes — Casablanca is a big, busy, working metropolis, and it asks of you exactly what Lyon or Man…
Fes Attractions: What to See in the Medieval Capital
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Fes Attractions: What to See in the Medieval Capital

Fes does not perform for visitors — it simply continues.…
Casablanca Day Tours: What to See in One Day (and What to Skip)
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Casablanca Day Tours: What to See in One Day (and What to Skip)

As I stood in the vast marble courtyard of Hassan II Mosque at 8:30 AM, sipping coffee while the morning mist …
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