Ramadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputation, Ramadan is a joyful time for Muslims around the world, Morocco being no exception. As Azdean,…
Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use while in the country. As a very multilingual country, this means doing so in more than one language, which as we explore today essentially means Darija (Moroccan Arabic), Berber (or Tamazight, the…
This simple trick will help you avoid getting charged unfairly for your meal, especially at cafes and food stalls in the souk and medina.
What is a situation that seems innocent but could lead to more trouble in Morocco? How do you avoid getting into dangerous situations? How do you know if someone is trustworthy or if they will take advantage of you? Are these problems unique to Morocco? No, but they can happen,…
Not so long ago, like scarcely more than two or three years, if you needed a taxi into the city upon exiting the airport in Casablanca, Marrakech, Fès etc., you were in for a frustrating, tedious and uncomfortable experience of simply finding a cab. Getting someone you could trust to…
You're newly arrived in the square, looking around, trying to get your bearings, figuring out where to go. A friendly local passes by and asks casually if you need any help. You say you're just thinking of going to the tanneries today. Turns out they're closed, good thing he was…
