Episodes

Dec. 15, 2024

Live Street Food Tour of Marrakech

Come with us and discover some of Morocco's amazing local food, direct from the source in this dynamic live-recorded walking tour of the food stalls in Marrakech. Azdean is joined by local food guide Ahmed, who takes us thro…

Dec. 1, 2024

"The Amazigh Chronicles" - Understanding the Amazigh Language and Flag (Part 4)

We continue our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part four of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba. In this episode, we delve into the Amazigh language, its importan…

Nov. 15, 2024

All About Riads: Why staying in Morocco's unique accommodation is a must for your trip (replay)

Riads are a wonderful way to experience Morocco, and we highly recommend you include them in your itinerary as much as possible. This episode is a replay of a popular episode devoted to riads, and talks about what exactly ar…

Nov. 1, 2024

Travel Agents' Special! How to talk about Morocco to your clients

This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: " Travel Agents' Special! How to talk about Morocco to your clients " Or stay here for the audio version - your choice! --- We take a behind…

Oct. 15, 2024

From Capitals to Afterthoughts and Back Again: The Stories of Meknes & Volubilis (live walking tour)

Today we visit the imperial city of Meknes, which has a prominent place in Morocco's history and culture, particularly as it relates to the Alaouite Dynasty, who continue to reign as the ruling family of Morocco today. In th…

Oct. 1, 2024

"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Ancient Amazigh Civilization and Their Contribution to History (Part 3)

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? We return to our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part three of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba. Our firs…

Sept. 15, 2024

Exploring Unique Moroccan Cultural Experiences

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: " What Are Some of Morocco's Unique Cultural Experiences? " Or stay here for the audi…

Sept. 8, 2024

Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation. Live Q&A

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, September 6, "Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation." Watch the full episode on our YouTube …

Sept. 1, 2024

Introduction to Rabat & Tangier

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Support the podcast with our new Subscriber link! Destination Morocco + -- Today we have a two-part episode with some excerpts of audio recordings on location from Azdea…

Aug. 15, 2024

A Visit to Chefchaouen, the Blue City

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Support the podcast with our new Subscriber link! Destination Morocco + -- Azdean sits down on location with local guide Hamid to learn about the history of Chefchaouen,…

Aug. 1, 2024

Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco?

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco? or stay here for the audio ver…

July 15, 2024

How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse)

This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse) , or stay here for the audio version - your choice! -- Support the podca…

July 6, 2024

Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How to Visit the Locations). Live Q&A

This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, July 5, "Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How to Visit the Locations)." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particular…

July 1, 2024

Top Misconceptions about Morocco

In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam discuss common misconceptions about traveling to Morocco. They debunk myths related to the dress code, safety, LGBTQ+ community, and whether there's more to s…

June 12, 2024

Shopping in Morocco: Knowing What to Buy and How to Buy it! Live Q&A

This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, June 7, "Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How to Buy It." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly fo…

June 1, 2024

"The Best Way to Experience Morocco" - Seeing Morocco Your Way, with Dan & Cierra

Dan & Cierra McPherson travelled to Morocco with Destination Morocco and discovered far more than a generic tour experience. From secret stops to amazing cubbyhole restaurants, they received an authentic, unique exposure to …

May 15, 2024

How to Recognize a Dangerous, Life-Altering Scam

We've talked about scams in Morocco a few times on the podcast, from one of our early episodes ( Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them ) to one of our recent Live Q&A sessions, ( Latest Scams: Staying Safe While Traveling …

May 8, 2024

Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price

This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, May 8, "Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the …

May 1, 2024

Avoid These Cultural Gaffes When Traveling in Morocco

Hop down after the episode description for an update on our podcast schedule and our new donor link! --- You've heard that Morocco is a modern, plural, largely Westernized country and, well, that is largely true. Dress or be…

April 21, 2024

Visiting Morocco's Secret Lake Resort

In our recent Live Q&A session on secret places in Morocco off the tourist path , one such location is a stunning lake located east of Marrakech, a roughly three hour drive from the city. Perhaps because of this distance, an…

April 12, 2024

Getting Off the Tourist Path in Morocco. Live Q&A

This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, April 10, "Getting off the tourist path in Morocco." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the …

April 11, 2024

Navigating Travel Fails in Morocco: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Journey!

"Travel Fails:" a popular theme in this era of do's, don't's and travel research, comes to the Destination Morocco podcast with today's episode, featuring Azdean, Hiba and Sam. They share their knowledge of travel in Morocco…

April 1, 2024

Fes Walking Tour Part 2: Visiting the Famous Fes Pottery Studio

Azdean and his local Fes guide extraordinaire, Moulay Hafid Alami, conclude their tour of the old city with a visit to the pottery and ceramic studio, " Mosaique et Poterie de Fes ." Located just to the east of the medina, t…

March 21, 2024

Fes Walking Tour Part 1: The Royal Palace, Jewish Quarter and the Tannery

Experience the sounds and ambience of Fes in this live walking tour of the medina, during Azdean's tour in 2023. Accompanied by expert guide Moulay Hafid Alami, we start in Fes el Jdid, the 14th century quarter, learning abo…