Episodes

Exploring the Magical City of Fez. Live Q&A
March 14, 2024

Exploring the Magical City of Fez. Live Q&A

This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, March 13, exploring the vibrant city of Fez. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals …
Top Things to Do and See in Fez!
March 11, 2024

Top Things to Do and See in Fez!

We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guest…
Understanding Ramadan in Moroccan Culture
March 1, 2024

Understanding Ramadan in Moroccan Culture

You can also watch this video episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FhPkzzzYjns Ramadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-F…
Live Gnaoua Music: Discover Morocco's Powerful Musical Heritage
Feb. 21, 2024

Live Gnaoua Music: Discover Morocco's Powerful Musical Heritage

We conclude our cultural tour of Morocco with a performance of Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music, recorded live on location at a Merzouga desert camp and at a Marrakech restaurant. In between performances, Azdean sits down w…
Language Phrases for Travellers in Morocco. Live Q&A
Feb. 15, 2024

Language Phrases for Travellers in Morocco. Live Q&A

This episode is the audio replay of part our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. You can find the full video version here on our YouTube channel. Our live Q&A session this month focused on iden…
Multilingual Insights: Conversations with Mr Mustapha in Aït Ben Haddou
Feb. 11, 2024

Multilingual Insights: Conversations with Mr Mustapha in Aït Ben Haddou

Continuing on a bit further south from our last episode in Telouet, we follow Azdean on his summer tour down to Aït Ben Haddou, southern gateway to the High Atlas mountains and their stunning scenery and hiking. Aït Ben Hadd…
Exploring Telouet's Berber Legacy with Local Historian Ali Ahdadi
Feb. 1, 2024

Exploring Telouet's Berber Legacy with Local Historian Ali Ahdadi

We continue our exploration of Berber/Amazigh culture with a visit to Telouet, a small village deep in the High Atlas Mountains, known for its kasbah, trekking and beautiful scenery. Azdean met with local guide and historian…
Jan. 21, 2024

"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Rich Tapestry of Amazigh Tribes: History, Language, and Customs (Part 2)

In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast , Azdean, Hiba and Sam expand on the historical canvas and cultural fabric formed by the Amazigh, or Berber, tribes across North Africa. Our focus is an overview of some of t…
Understanding Scams in Morocco: How to Travel with Confidence. Live Q&A
Jan. 11, 2024

Understanding Scams in Morocco: How to Travel with Confidence. Live Q&A

This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel. In this month's session, Azdean, Sam and podcast producer…
Jan. 11, 2024

"The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Berber History of Morocco (Part 1)

Who are the Moroccans? To a large extent, the native population of Morocco are the Amazigh people, whose presence and influence date back thousands of years. Commonly known as “Berbers,” in fact their preferred term, “Amazig…
Getting Value for your Money in Morocco
Jan. 1, 2024

Getting Value for your Money in Morocco

You’ve spent a lot of money to get to Morocco, especially to see it thoroughly and comprehensively. And even more importantly, your trip is the culmination of months or years of dreaming, planning, research and preparation. …
Rachel's Impromptu Adventure: Morocco on a Whim
Dec. 21, 2023

Rachel's Impromptu Adventure: Morocco on a Whim

One of the great travel stories we’ve heard from a guest on the podcast was just over a year ago now. It was with Rachel Metcalfe, for whom Morocco went from being a remote, distant idea to, a month later, sitting on the air…
Food & Cuisine: What do people eat in Morocco? What is tagine? Is there alcohol in Morocco? Live Q&A
Dec. 14, 2023

Food & Cuisine: What do people eat in Morocco? What is tagine? Is there alcohol in Morocco? Live Q&A

This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Dec. 13. You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel, with lots of visuals that go with the conversation. In this mon…
How a Blind Tour Guide Shows Tourists the Best of Casablanca
Dec. 11, 2023

How a Blind Tour Guide Shows Tourists the Best of Casablanca

Over the course of many episodes of the podcast, we’ve often mentioned a certain guide based in Casablanca. He has had a lasting and indelible impact on those who have had the pleasure of meeting him. Our guests on the podca…
What Makes Morocco Appealing?
Dec. 1, 2023

What Makes Morocco Appealing?

Today's episode of Destination Morocco ponders the question of "What makes Morocco appealing?" What attracts people to Morocco, and what are their perceptions of the country before going there? Naturally there are always ste…
Where to Find a Genuine Moroccan Rug and a Positive, Ethical Shopping Experience
Nov. 21, 2023

Where to Find a Genuine Moroccan Rug and a Positive, Ethical Shopping Experience

Continuing our recent theme of shopping, tipping and travelling safely in Morocco, today's episode features the Akhnif Glaoui Carpet Co-Operative, located just south of Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, about 150 miles south of …
Bonus episode: Live Q&A, Nov. 15: Staying Safe While Traveling in Morocco
Nov. 16, 2023

Bonus episode: Live Q&A, Nov. 15: Staying Safe While Traveling in Morocco

This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Nov. 15. You can find the video version here. We get a lot of questions about safety and security in Morocco, once you are there and…
Insider's Guide to Navigating Tipping and Shopping in Morocco
Nov. 11, 2023

Insider's Guide to Navigating Tipping and Shopping in Morocco

The culture of tipping in Morocco is something we get a lot of questions about, and indeed many people aren't sure if they should tip at all, or when, and how much. It can quickly get overwhelming and a little awkward, if yo…
The Story Behind Destination Morocco
Nov. 1, 2023

The Story Behind Destination Morocco

You've heard his baritone podcast voice for the past year and a half, and picked up bits and pieces of his story. But as we approach our 50th episode of Destination Morocco podcast , have you wondered, "How did Azdean come t…
Podcast Trailer: The Destination Morocco Podcast
Oct. 26, 2023

Podcast Trailer: The Destination Morocco Podcast

Take yourself on a tour and gain new understanding for the beautiful country of Morocco on the Destination Morocco Podcast , available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. Our goal is to introduce you to the real Morocco, sh…
Exploring Morocco: An Enthralling Journey with Pablo Juarez
Oct. 21, 2023

Exploring Morocco: An Enthralling Journey with Pablo Juarez

One year ago exactly, Pablo Juarez and his partner Harmony were touring Morocco with Destination Morocco , experiencing incredible variety from Fès, Merzouga Desert, over the Atlas Mountains, through Ouarzazate and Aït Benha…
Bonus episode - Live Q&A, Oct. 11: Learning About Destination Morocco Tours
Oct. 12, 2023

Bonus episode - Live Q&A, Oct. 11: Learning About Destination Morocco Tours

This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Oct. 11. You can find the video version here. In today's conversation with Azdean, Sam and podcast producer Ted, we'll focus on what…
Listen to This Before You Go to Morocco
Oct. 11, 2023

Listen to This Before You Go to Morocco

Here at Destination Morocco, we receive questions all the time about how to prepare for a trip to Morocco and what to expect. We love being able to help out our fellow travellers and help you avoid the sense of shock, while …
Travelling to Morocco, Post-Earthquake
Oct. 1, 2023

Travelling to Morocco, Post-Earthquake

Ceasha Micallef had her dream tour to Morocco booked months in advance, with a departure date of Friday, September 8, 2023. As she was in-flight over the Atlantic, heading for a stopover in Paris before going on to Casablanc…