Episodes

Nov. 1, 2022

"Never in My Life Have I Experienced So Much Genuine Hospitality"

Moroccans are known for their generous, welcoming hospitality, and their instinct for making visitors feel at home. Traveler and podcast listener Pablo Juarez is here today to confirm this, having just returned from Morocco …

Oct. 15, 2022

Travelling to Morocco in Winter

Travel to Morocco these days is increasingly a year round activity. Although temperatures in winter can be cool, you can still find plentiful accommodation and activities that are open, at a better price, and with fewer crow…

Oct. 1, 2022

Dig Into Genuine Moroccan Dishes in Fès

It’s time to talk about food! Azdean invites Fès restauranteur Aziz Zgani to explain native Moroccan dishes (and their ingredients!) such as pastilla, special filo pastry, tagine and a beef jerky that is unique to Fès and it…

Sept. 15, 2022

Women Travelling in Morocco

Joanie Conwell fulfilled a dream in May of 2022, visiting Morocco for two weeks, inspired by the works of Paul Bowles, and with help from the Destination Morocco podcast, especially Episode 4! Joanie joins Azdean today to tr…

Sept. 1, 2022

Top Tips for Traveling to Morocco on a Budget

If you're looking for an affordable place to travel, but don't want to sacrifice quality, Morocco is a great option. One of the challenges, however, is to figure out just how much things cost, and what you can expect for the…

Aug. 15, 2022

Fan Mail, Info for Travel Agents and a Special Guest!

It's been a fun and exciting 7 months since we launched our Destination Morocco podcast, and in that time we've enjoyed interacting with listeners, getting your questions and hearing your feedback about the show, and about M…

Aug. 1, 2022

"You'll Never Feel as Small as You Do When You're in the Sahara Desert."

On today's episode, Azdean chats with a colleague from the travel industry, Laura Ericson, who organizes small guided tours to exotic destinations like Colombia and Peru. Laura was recently on her first trip to Morocco, and …

July 15, 2022

Culture Shock in Morocco vs. Reality

In today's episode, podcast listener, professional photographer and seasoned traveller Maxx Walske fulfills a dream by visiting Morocco. Maxx is a planner who loves to research and learn about her upcoming destinations. Typi…

July 1, 2022

How a Destination Morocco Shows You the Best of Morocco

Podcast listener Angel Nair and her husband travelled to Morocco in May of 2022, their first time in the country. She joins Azdean today to talk about her trip and what she learned. Angel shares her perceptions of Morocco, d…

Guest: Angel Nair

June 1, 2022

Things to Pack and Prepare for Your Trip to Morocco

In today's episode, Azdean is joined by Destination Morocco Podcast producer Ted Cragg for an important conversation that tackles some of the first questions any traveller has about going to Morocco: What should I bring, and…

May 16, 2022

Balloon Rides over Marrakech and Mountains

There are few activities more evocative and memorable than a hot air balloon ride, no matter where in the world. Drifting up from the earth in the calm of early morning, the sound of birds and breeze interspersed with puffs …

May 1, 2022

Planning Your Destination Wedding in Morocco

Siham Nkonda joins us today to share her insight as a wedding and events planner, based out of Marrakech with her company, La Perle Bespoke Events. Morocco is consistently named one of the world's top wedding destinations (H…

April 1, 2022

Discover Essaouira, Morocco's Coastal Gem

Welcome to the stunning oceanside city of Essaouira, located southwest of Casablanca, due west of Marrakesh, and midway down the Atlantic coast of Morocco. In this episode, Azdean welcomes Xavier Panadés, owner of the riad "…

Guest: Xavier Panades Benoliel

March 15, 2022

Travel to Morocco during Ramadan

Come with us on a history and cultural journey, and learn the story and meaning of Ramadan, which in 2022 begins on April 3. If you find yourself travelling in Morocco during Ramadan, what might you expect to see and experie…

March 1, 2022

A Guided Tour Around Morocco

It may be your first time to Morocco, or you simply may want to cover as much as you can on your trip, in an organized, hassle-free way. Many travellers to Morocco choose a guided tour as the best way to see the country and …

Feb. 15, 2022

Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them

Travellers love Morocco for its exotic appeal, culture, stunning landscapes, distinct cuisine, and for its charms. Yes, these charms can include scams, a regular feature of life as a tourist in Morocco, as elsewhere. And as …

Feb. 1, 2022

The Highlights of Marrakesh

Marrakesh is one of the most famous destinations in Morocco, one of the "imperial cities" (one-time capital cities), and a place immortalized in popular culture and romantic images. When you think of a Moroccan city, and anc…

Guest: Youssef Kharroubi