5 Days in Morocco from Marrakech: Two Routes Compared
Two ways to spend 5 days in Morocco from Marrakech: a Sahara and kasbahs loop, or the imperial cities with Volubilis and Fes. Driving times, costs and who each suits.
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One Day in Marrakech: A Realistic Hour-by-Hour Plan
A realistic hour-by-hour plan for one day in Marrakech: palaces in the cool morning, souks, a riad lunch, Majorelle and Jemaa el-Fna at dusk, with times and prices.
Half-Day Trips from Marrakech When You're Short on Time
Short on time? Six half-day trips from Marrakech that fit in four to five hours, with honest drive times and who each one suits.
Rissani Market and the Ksar Route: The Sahara's Old Trading Hub
Souk days, the famous donkey park, dates and madfouna, and the ksar route past Sijilmassa and the Moulay Ali Cherif mausoleum, on the road to Merzouga.
Horse Riding around Marrakech: Agafay, Palmeraie and the Atlas
Palmeraie, Agafay or the Atlas? Where to ride a horse around Marrakech, what level you need, prices, seasons and how to choose a good stable.
Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan: What Changes
What really changes when you visit Morocco during Ramadan: expected 2027 dates, what is open, eating and drinking, evenings after iftar and how to plan your days.
Marrakech with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
Family-friendly Marrakech: gardens, palaces, pools, camel rides and easy food for children, with honest tips on pushchairs, heat, crowds and where to stay.
Asni Saturday Souk: A Real Amazigh Market Near Marrakech
Every Saturday the Atlas comes down to Asni to trade. What you'll see at the Asni market, how to get there and how to visit respectfully.
Skoura Oasis and Kasbah Amridil: The Palm Grove Stop
Skoura's palm grove and Kasbah Amridil are the best short stop between Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley. Fees, hours, history and how to visit.
Terres d'Amanar: Ziplines and Adventure Park in the Atlas
A practical guide to Terres d'Amanar near Tahanaout: ziplines, treetop courses, prices, age rules, getting there from Marrakech and what to combine it with.
Tipping in Morocco: How Much for Guides, Drivers and Riads
How much to tip in Morocco in 2026: realistic dirham amounts for guides, drivers, riad staff, waiters, porters and hammam attendants, and how to give them.
What to Wear in Marrakech: Season-by-Season Advice
What to wear in Marrakech month by month: modest, comfortable outfits for the medina, layers for cold desert nights, the right shoes and what to bring to a hammam.